Extech IR201 Pocket 58 Degree to 518 Degree Farenheit and -50 Degree to 270 Degreee Celsius Infrared Thermometer

Probably most would laugh at the use of this type of device in the kitchen, but I use it on a daily basis - many times a day.I get instant readings of food, liquid and surface temperatures.Using it I can instantly read the temperatures of hot drinks to see if they are too hot for me or comfortable to drink at the moment (coffee, tea). I can test temperatures of cooking items in the slow cooker or when I am heating items with other devices. I can determine the temperature of a pan or pot's interior surface before adding oil, butter or other items. Great for use with Induction Hobs and magnetic cooking surfaces. Also for food surfaces in the oven.This unit is small, easy to use, reliable. I would highly recommend it. It is available at a fair price for the type of unit it is.I really didn't know how to use the laser, but after a call to the company found that pressing the 'turn on' button, then the laser button, then the 'turn on' again caused the laser pointer to work the way it should.Gary Hayman

Opened the box, read the instructions. Simple enough. Device would not power up even after replacing batteries with new ones purchased today. Batteries delivered were loaded with negative poles of both batteries loaded against the springs however the devise clearly shows opposing negative and positive pole placement. It is fried...no display no nothing. I hope the seller will process my return quickly because my deadline for this weekend is blown now. I sorely needed it to measure the temperatures for sublimation of mugs for sale for Valentine day and I'll have to buy it locally. I am so disappointed in this device because it hit on the temperature ranges needed for my process. =(

This is a nice little IR temperature device that works OK. Myself, I was wanting something a little more accurate so I could make HVAC temperature measurements. I got it during the cold part of the year so temperatures can easily vary 40F. On the same sample point it would match a normal thermometer sometimes and be as far off as 10F other times. I then read the specs and they only guarantee an accuracy of +-10F over most ranges. I figure this is probably typical of this type of meter???? I kept it because it is a nice form factor and I can use it for reading temperatures on motors and electrical boxes but I found it not accurate enough for real precision work.

With a natural engineers curiosity for things, I love this small thing to snoop around for temperatures of things. From our hot water heater output, to summer car interior and AC temperatures, to water temperatures at the lake, there are lots of things to "look at"This is my second one, the first one just died after a few years of occasional use, so I don't know about their overall durability.Sorry, I don't use it for anything practical, except sometimes checking the oven temperature. :-)

Bought this thermometer to check the insulation quality in my house (insulation was good to our builders credit). Thermometer has since become a frequent "loaner" for neighbors who who have similar needs. Don't use it much but it is handy to have when I need it. Amazing one can buy this technology for this price.

There's only one way to say this.This product does exactly what it's supposed to do!In this day and age it almost comes as a great surprise.The readings are accurate and fast.

I dropped it on the vinyl floor on my kitchen.Now it is dead.Too fragile.Buy something else

My new toyota lacks an indoor/outdoor thermometer so I thought I might use this to check temperature. I am obviously not too knowledgeable as I needed an ambient thermometer not an infrared. I sent it back.

After 2 month of use, the laser is weak sometime, I have to push the button many time for the laser become normal. It's like there is a false contact.