gpb11
Meat Mopper
A couple other things to note... the most recent discussion started on the basis of Lavatools offering a new higher-end / faster version of the Thermowand/Javelin for $58 shipped. It is a brand new unit with no track record of its own. As you point out though, its "little brother" does have a solid track record. So there's a reasonable basis to think that this new offering ought to perform as advertised. Interesting that it has an audible chime to notify when the temp reading has stabilized. Neat feature.
I still like the $25 ... Thermowand
Still, the $25 Thermowand is a good option if you can stand to wait an extra 2-3 seconds and are willing to put up with an extra +/- 0.2F accuracy range (+/-0.7F Thermapen vs +/-0.9F Thermowand).
Especially if you catch one of the Lavatools 20% off sales and get it for $18.75 on Amazon.
Edit: yes, the ThermaPop is a nice little unit, I have one as well, got it as an openbox. A hair slower than my Thermowand but not much; maybe a second behind. Mostly I just find it a little more cumbersome to turn on. Personal preference really, pressing its button vs flipping open the other.
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