New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

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Well, I just spoke to Masterbuilt again this morning to confirm that the Gen1 was all stainless inside and out and as you probably know, it is.

However, the person I spoke with today told me that some retailers WILL have stainless inside the new 2015 "Bluetooth" model. I'm hoping this is the case, and we'll just have to wait until they start showing up in stores and web sites to see!
 
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Well, I just spoke to Madterbuilt again this morning to confirm that the Gen1 was all stainless inside and out and as you probably know, it is.

However, the person I spoke with today told me that some retailers WILL have stainless inside the new 2015 "Bluetooth" model. I'm hoping this is the case, and we'll just have to wait until they start showing up in stores and web sites to see!
This would be my guess---Depends on the Retailer.

4 years ago when I got my All SS MES 40 Gen #1 from Cabela's, all our Sams Club ever had was the black models.

Bear
 
Well I made a order today over the phone with Bass Pro, they are getting towards the end or beginning of the year.  They Rep. from Bass Pro said they have the SS MES 40" Bluetooth Sportsman for $429.99. Item nr. 2150263 and Model nr. 20070315.  I also called Master Built the Young Lady quoted me a Model nr. 20070115, she did not say which one it was, so I called Bass Pro back and they did indeed conform me that it's the Sportsman Masterbuilt 40" Bluetooth Stainless steel.  They with not charge my card until it's ships.
 
 
Now some Russian hacker punks will be able to take over control of your smoker.
LOL!!!...LOL!!!

Until Masterbuilt puts some legitimate effort into their engineering and listens to their consumers' feedback I wouldn't get within ten miles of this Bluetooth venture.

IMHO...John
 
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Definitely interested to see how this turns out, as I've been thinking of upgrading to a MES40 anyways since the MES30 space wise is just not cutting it. On top of that, I love the idea of tinkering with the BT connection and hooking it up to my smart home. O the possibilities.
 
Well, well..... the Gen 3 is here.  Looks like they have taken out some of the lousy features that were in the gen 2 and put some back that worked perfectly fine in the gen 1.  Water bowl, drip tray, vent, etc.  If the controller is fairly accurate and reliable, I think they may have a winner here although that drip tray cover guiding the heat up the right wall is a concern.   Personally I don't give a hoot about blue tooth but for some it may be a useful plus.  Looks like tons of rack space in there.  If I didn't already have a couple of Auber controlled gen 2 cabinets from them sending me constant replacements for failed units I'd consider one.... after you guys test the waters first.  Kinda like what I see, but its all in the electronics.  BTW, whats the heater wattage?
 
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Well, well..... the Gen 3 is here.  Looks like they have taken out some of the lousy features that were in the gen 2 and put some back that worked perfectly fine in the gen 1.  Water bowl, drip tray, vent, etc.  If the controller is fairly accurate and reliable, I think they may have a winner here although that drip tray cover guiding the heat up the right wall is a concern.   Personally I don't give a hoot about blue tooth but for some it may be a useful plus.  Looks like tons of rack space in there.  If I didn't already have a couple of Auber controlled gen 2 cabinets from them sending me constant replacements for failed units I'd consider one.... after you guys test the waters first.  Kinda like what I see, but its all in the electronics.  BTW, whats the heater wattage?
I believe they're actually calling it the Gen #2.5.  Don't know why not go to #3. LOL

Wattage is 1200.

What I've seen or found out so far, I like it !!

AS long as the electronics holds up like the Gen #1.

Bear
 
2.5 huh? Maybe cause its only a half step better than the gen 2. : )
Anyway thanks for the info, Bear. Alk the best to you.
 
 
So far I like what I see.

I haven't seen much yet, but they turned some of the suggestions I gave them into reality.

It's easy to see they're trying to make up for the Gen #2 & it's problems.

I told them to get rid of the left "side" vent & move it to the top left, opposite where the Gen #1 vent is.  They did.

I told them to turn the interior into something close to the interior of the Gen #1, and get rid of that stupid long slanted drip plate that traps heat on the right side. They Did.

I told them to keep it hinged left like the Gen #2, instead of hinged right like the Gen #1. They Did.

I told them to go back to the digital controls being in an easy to replace box like the Gen #1. I can't really tell by the pics how easy it is to replace, but if it doesn't have problems like the Gen #2 had, it may not need replacing.

So I wouldn't be so quick to condemn it. It could be even better than the Gen #1.  We'll see!!

Just my 2 cents.

Bear
Why do you prefer the hinges on the left instead of the right? The right side hinges on my MES 30 Gen 1 never bothered me.

I like the idea of the shaded control panel. It's been a big hassle having to shade it with my hand before I read it or may changes.

I can't compare the interior design of this to the Gen 2 because I'm too lazy to access the photos of each. I do see this comes in both 4 and 6 rack models from the photos on the Bluetooth model photos; don't know if that's a 30-inch or a 40-inch. I figure the retail price of these new models will be about the same for the Gen 2 models, with the optional leg kit costing extra. In fact, that leg kit is what interests me the most because I'd buy one for my MES if it would fit.

Still with all these design changes, if the electronic guts and components remain the same beneath all the cosmetic changes, I'm still perfectly happy with mine, which didn't come with a window and in which I use the AMNPS instead of loading wood chips into the drawer.
 
 
Why do you prefer the hinges on the left instead of the right? The right side hinges on my MES 30 Gen 1 never bothered me.
I designed & manufactured kitchens, vanities, and entertainment centers for over 20 years.

Whenever it didn't matter which side of a cabinet got hinged, I always hinged the left side.

Reason being, like myself the majority of people are right handed, and I find it more comfortable to open a door with my left hand, and reach for & grab what I want from the cabinet with my right hand. Also less chance for dropping things when you hold it in your best hand.

Same with a smoker, I want to put things in, take them out, baste things, probe things, etc, with my right hand.

Shoot---I only take my right fireplace glove out to my smoker, because I put my AMNPS in & out with my right hand.

Bear
 
 
I designed & manufactured kitchens, vanities, and entertainment centers for over 20 years.

Whenever it didn't matter which side of a cabinet got hinged, I always hinged the left side.

Reason being, like myself the majority of people are right handed, and I find it more comfortable to open a door with my left hand, and reach for & grab what I want from the cabinet with my right hand. Also less chance for dropping things when you hold it in your best hand.

Same with a smoker, I want to put things in, take them out, baste things, probe things, etc, with my right hand.

Shoot---I only take my right fireplace glove out to my smoker, because I put my AMNPS in & out with my right hand.

Bear
AHA, Bear! You put your finger on the source of our difference of opinion: I'm left-handed.
 
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AHA, Bear! You put your finger on the source of our difference of opinion: I'm left-handed.
Not my fault !!!

When I used to design & build kitchens, I used to ask the customer if they were Left or Right handed, but if I didn't know, I figured Right handed.

There was usually only a couple cabinets that left or right wasn't dictated by the layout. Doors always swing away from appliances, corners, etc.

Bear
 
 
So you're smoking inside your screened porch while enjoying tea and scones on the settee out on the veranda? I don't even have a porch!
I'm a faithful follower of Brother John Birch
And I belong to the Antioch Baptist Church
And I ain't even got a garage, you can call home and ask my wife" ~ Charlie Daniels
 
 
 
Not my fault !!!

When I used to design & build kitchens, I used to ask the customer if they were Left or Right handed, but if I didn't know, I figured Right handed.

There was usually only a couple cabinets that left or right wasn't dictated by the layout. Doors always swing away from appliances, corners, etc.

Bear
The only time I'm ambidextrous is when working with hand tools. But if the MES had a left hinged door I'd adapt to that because it is what it is. Now that you mention it, all my single door kitchen cabinets are left hinged. The double-doored ones of course have hinges on opposite sides. I have no idea what any of that means. I'm just happy comfy toasty with my MES 30 Gen 1.
 
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