Add to the list of expensive toys with lasers that I want.
Figure 1: Micro Temp Digital Infrared Thermometer, Pro Model. $59.99 at Cabelas.com
Imagine never having to clean a cooking thermometer, ever again!
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These are lots of fun. Everyone should treat themselves. However, when cooking it's often necessary (or at least helpful) to measure the interior temperatures. I'm thinking things like turkeys, roasts and other large hunks of meat. Still need the stainless steel insert style thermometer with a remote readout and alarm...but then it's just another fun toy to have.
Also useful around the lab....
@1: If you can't judge a steak's done-ness by feeling it with your finger, you're doing it wrong.
As for larger hunks of meat, or whole birds and whatnot, yes, I agree. So let's settle on "cleaning a cooking thermometer significantly less often."
They're also quite fun to bring out into the field. Great for taking temps of basking reptiles, shady vs. sunny patches, etc. I haven't had a chance yet, but I imagine they would make worthwhile additions to nature outings with children, too.
The tiny non-pro MT-100 model is only $22.99, but it seems much more limited: 90 degree sensing cone, 4 degree accuracy, etc..
I have one that I use in the kitchen all of the time. It is not a substitute for a regular kitchen thermometer, but a valuable supplement. The main use is finding the temperature of a cooking surface (not a shiny one though); so, for example, your pancakes are beautifully browned, not white and spongey, or scorched.
The laser, BTW, is useless. I turned it off. The field-of-view of the IR sensor is far bigger than the laser spot, and you just hold the "pistol" near the surface anyway.