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Is the Guru worth the money

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canman
canman Posts: 52
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Just got the Guru for Christmas. I am wondering if it is worth having. I enjoy watching it, while I smoke. It gives me a reason to have a cocktail to check on it. Not that I need a reason to have a cocktail.
Tullahoma, Tennessee.
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  • GoHorns
    GoHorns Posts: 22
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    Put me down as a "Yes" vote.  It makes overnight cooks a breeze... just set it, and forget it...


    Deep In The Heart of Texas...A State of Mine....

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,888
    edited December 2013
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    Granted some here will say no, but I'm in the camp that loves it! Sure it's wonderful for over night cooks but there's more! Just like yesterday when we had so much other stuff going on it was nice to let my Guru baby sit the 4 hour cook of our ham so I didn't have to worry. Can't say as I would ever spend more money to get a wifi type...I mean if you trust your equipment like I do then I don't keep checking on it!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • brianwdmn
    brianwdmn Posts: 371
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    I agree with RRP, it's nice to trust your equipment so you can focus on other things; especially sleep.
    Marietta, East Cobb, GA
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  • Nature Boy
    Nature Boy Posts: 8,687
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    How much is sleep worth?

    I know it varies depending on the situation, but I would pay a lot for the sleep I have gotten while the guru hums along. 

    Enjoy!
    Chris
    DizzyPigBBQ.com
    Twitter: @dizzypigbbq
    Facebook: Dizzy Pig Seasonings
    Instagram: @DizzyPigBBQ
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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
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    I'd say it depends on how many "low and slow" cooks you do.  I have a Stoker, and have had it for about 3 years.  I'm glad I have it, but if it broke and I had to buy a new one, I probably wouldn't.  That's because I only use it on briskets (20+ hour cooks) and I don't do that but about twice a year. It's hard to justify that kind of cost.  

    I could hire Mickey to stay up all night with the brisket for a lot cheaper.


    __________________________________________

    Dripping Springs, Texas.
    Just west of Austintatious


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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
    edited December 2013
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    I am the NO vote. I discovered Turbo and no need to cook over night anymore. Now I have seen people use them to cook a chicken, I just don't see a need. Now take VI, please....
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I have the digiq dx2. I love it. When over nighting 35 lbs of pork I sleep easier. I got by without it for a long time but have enjoyed it.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    i think I'll use it inside as much as out. it obviously won't control the oven but having visibility to long cooks would be cool. I also don't trust my egg to hold rock steady under 240-ish so I may play with lower temps as well. I can always sell it if i don't like it. I would have never bought one for myself buy Wifey surprised me with it this year. They are sold out so I got a gift card in a hard case:)
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    that's cool YZZI. very creative.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • SmokingInMO
    SmokingInMO Posts: 169
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    I'm in the no category,  I've had my egg for about 10 years and have never had issues with my fire going out overnight 
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  • Alphonse
    Alphonse Posts: 80
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    Yes
    Alan in LA (Lower Alabama that is)
    "If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before!" 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    The last group of butts I smoked at 215 just to try the digiq. .. worked great.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,888
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    RRP said:
    Granted some here will say no, but I'm in the camp that loves it! 
    See? I told you so! The over night watch so you can sleep is one thing and the 4 hour or so "baby sitting" thing is another, but no need to get in a p*ssin contest with friends I say...we all like our toys and what we want to spend for them is strictly our own decision...
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
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    I love mine.
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  • Crimsongator
    Crimsongator Posts: 5,797
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    It is definitely worth the money. What I will warn you is be careful if you use it enough that you lose your touch controlling the egg manually. I have one and use it about half the time for low and slow cooks. I mostly use it when I need sleep because there is something I need to tend to the next day and it requires being fresh
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  • Dreamerx4
    Dreamerx4 Posts: 11
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    When friends come over and see a "computer" hooked up to your Big Green Egg, YES it is so worth it.

    Most of my friends are pretty techy, so they thik it is awesome and over the top.

    In all seriousness, I like mine a lot.

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  • jfm0830
    jfm0830 Posts: 987
    edited December 2013
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    For me I am in the NO camp. If someone gave me one I'd use it, but I would rather use my own money for other Eggcesories. After coming from a CG Smoikin' Pro, the Egg is like a dream. I've gone 10 hours or more with rock steady temps, as long asI take the time to make sure it is stabilized before adding food. If it ever did have temperature issues, the alarms on my Maverick ET-732 would let me know. So for me (your mileage may vary) it would be nice to have, but do I need it? Not at all.

    Jim
    Website: www.grillinsmokin.net
    3 LBGE & More Eggcessories than I care to think about.
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    It is with out doubt worth every penny that you pay for it I have 2 one for each Egg and I use them every time  I cook weather I'm doing a low and slow or I'm roasting say a whole chicken I use it and love it I set it and forget it and it takes care of the cook 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    I'm not as concerned with egg temps as I am with food temps. even though the egg is fairly predictable, food is not. Every brisket and butt cooks in it's own time so I'm interested to be able to view and control that remotely. I do leave my egg unattended often when doing long cooks so I think it will be nice to not worry about how the food is cooking and to be able to bump up/ramp down based on how it's coming along.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • FearlessTheEggNoob
    FearlessTheEggNoob Posts: 888
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    my only regret is not paying more for the wifi version, or paying less for the partyQ. If that makes sense.
    Gittin' there...
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