BBQ Guru vs. Stroker vs. Anything else

jbenny

Due to my wife's constant urging, I'm finally going to spend some money. Of course it has to be on the egg. I'm having a hard time deciding between BBQ Guru or the Stroker or anything else out there. What is yalls opinions on which one is best?

2Fategghead

This topic has been dicussed over and over and I'm sure it will be again today. Until you get some input you can read over this post.

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=808601&catid=1

and this old post

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=825424&catid=1

or this one

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=903987&catid=1

GreenLeafBBQ

The Stoker is for someone who wants computer assisted control and the ability to control many different cookers with one unit.

The Guru is a simple plug & play device that offers similar control, but does not offer remote operation, and the ability to run several cookers simultaneously.

Both are great units - depends on your desired level of involvement and needs.

My .02 anyway.

Disclaimer...I own a Stoker system.

MusicMan78

After reading a bunch of threads on the subject I bought a stoker and love it. The computer interface is pretty cool and very user friendly on my laptop.

Primeggister1

I have a Cyber Q II and it has been awesome and reliable. I have used it in really cold and hot weather aswell, when raining I designed a cheap shelter for it out of a plastic ziploc container. I believe the Digi Q is a waste of money since the Cyber Q can run 2 pits and it can be live over the internet and can be controlled aswell. I really like dealing with Bob and Kenny from BBQ Guru, some always gets back to you or help you along the way. I have sold many BBQ Guru with next to no problems.

Marc

thegrillster

Love my stoker and the service I get.

Stony

Love My Stoker!!!!

Stony

thailandjohn

I have had my Stoker for over 2 years and every time I use it, I love it a little more

Byron

I've got a Stoker and couldn't be happier. The reason I went with the Stoker over the CyberQ is the built in web server. They can both be viewed/controlled remotely but with the CyberQ what you are essentially doing is plugging a computer into it via USB and then remotely controlling the computer with RDP or VNC or whatever. The Stoker just needs a network connection and you can mess with it from your laptop or if you have (or know someone with) mad network skills, from anywhere on your iPhone or other smart phone
The only thing I would change if I could would be making a wireless Stoker. Since it doesn't exist (yet), I just slapped a wireless bridge on top with some double sided tape.
Both are excellent units, easily expandable with additional fans/probes and I'm sure you will be happy with either one. I just couldn't pass up the chance to have a "Web-enabled Egg".
Hope this helps,
Byron

RU Eggsperienced

I'm Stoked:

tjl5709

I'm a geek, and the stoker fits my geekyness. It's fun controlling the egg while in the house on your PC. If you go and download Stoker log, you can graph your cooks and monitor them over time to judge when it will be done. If you have a target time for pulling your cook, you can adjust the temp accordingly.

RU Eggsperienced

Stoker log is running on the Brisket now (just took it out and foiled it a minute ago!!

Jumping Joe

I too am STOKED! Here is a recent log of a butt cook. I kept the egg going for 22 hours before I shut it down. nice alarm features so you can sleep on overnight cooks....