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Thermoworks ThermoPop

PirateBill
PirateBill Posts: 259
edited January 2017 in Off Topic
What do you guys think of the new ThermoPop? I am thinking of ordering one and am wondering if it could possibly be a cheaper ThermoPen alternative.

Fight like a man so you don't die like a dog

- Calico Jack Rackham

1,000 watt Sharp - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave and one sweet steakager (retail 229$) 

Scruffy City a.k.a. Knoxville, TN.

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  • bigbadben
    bigbadben Posts: 397
    I know many people do exactly that.  If I was doing it again I might go that route.  Some reports are that both units are equally responsive. 
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  • PirateBill
    PirateBill Posts: 259
    Thanks I think ill try it out and get back with y'all, all the reviews seemed positive.

    Fight like a man so you don't die like a dog

    - Calico Jack Rackham

    1,000 watt Sharp - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave and one sweet steakager (retail 229$) 

    Scruffy City a.k.a. Knoxville, TN.

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  • SirSquatch
    SirSquatch Posts: 109
    I have a MK4 Thermapen and a Thermopop (and a Chef Alarm). Both are great.
    Northern VA - LBGE
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,132
    PirateBill said:
    wondering if it could possibly be a cheaper ThermoPen alternative.
    That's exactly what it is.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • PirateBill
    PirateBill Posts: 259
    Thanks for the input guys I like to check my chicken when it gets done cooking in the trusty ol Sharp Microwave.

    Fight like a man so you don't die like a dog

    - Calico Jack Rackham

    1,000 watt Sharp - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave and one sweet steakager (retail 229$) 

    Scruffy City a.k.a. Knoxville, TN.

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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    The ThermoPop and the Thermapen have technical differences. Those differences all cost more resulting in the Thermapen costing more.  If the differences are not important to you, then the ThermoPop is a good economical choice.  You need to decide if the accuracy, speed, backlighting, auto on/off, and battery differences are important to you. 
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    The thermopop is IMO a great #2 device. It is not as fast and lacks some features. That said it is quite inexpensive. I would not personally own this in lieu of the thermopen, but rather as an augment to it.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,876
    I gifted a couple of thermopops this past christmas.  Get great reviews-but these were people who had never previously bought into "cook to temp" , regardless of cooking device.  Now converts.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,706
    I gave five of them to the nieces and nephews. I've only heard from the youngest nephews bride, she was thrilled. She also makes great pie as the nephews pants are finding out.
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,605
    Thermapen is worth the investment... you will get it now or later... 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
    If you want to be part of the upper class, get a thermapen. 
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,706
    Join the one percent, get a Thermapen. Btw they are having an open box sale on there website this weekend.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,876
    As I mentioned in a prior thermo thread-had the thermopop been available several years ago I would have purchased one.  No such luck so ended up with a thermapen (and I'm good with that purchase and its performance over several years).  But sometimes, " better is the enemy of good enough."
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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