Chaney Instruments 3168 wireless digital BBQ/oven thermometer $19.99 shipped Buy.com

Description:
Monitor cooking temperatures safely and instantly without opening the grill lid or oven door. Using the Cooking and BBQ Thermometer will help ensure foods will be cooked to the desired taste and doneness. Simply insert the metal probe into the food and set the desired cooking tempature. The alarm will sound on the main unit and the wireless pager when the desired tempature is reached.

Features:
Works with Barbecue grills, Ovens, Deep Fryers, or Smokers
Monitor cooking temperatures safely and instantly without opening the grill lid or oven door
Simply insert the metal probe into the food and set the desired cooking temperature
Ensures foods will be cooked to the desired taste and doneness
The alarm will automatically sound on the main unit and wireless pager when the desired temperature is reached
Heat resistant 3 foot stainless steel wire and cooking probe
Reads temperatures from 32F to 392F (0C to 200C)
Integrated timer, counts up or down
Wireless pager alerts you when the desired temperature is reached
Cooking thermometer displays current cook temperature and desired cook temperature
Cooking thermometer function buttons include Start/Stop, Minutes, Seconds, Temperature Up, Temperature Down and Alarm
Wireless pager lights indicate Power (Red) and Status (Green)
Wireless pager has power On/Off button

Cooking Thermometer Specifications:
Battery requirements: 2 AA (Not included)
Temperature Range: 32F to 392F (Probe withstands <600F)
F and C capable
Kitchen Timer: 99 minutes 59 seconds counts up or down
Auto Shut Off

Wireless Pager Specifications:
Battery Requirements: 2 AAA (Not included)
Wireless Range: 100 Feet
Out of Range Notify: LED and Audio
Auto Shut Off

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I've not used this model, but it looks like a nice feature set. A lot of these wireless thermometers have meat "presets" which make it very difficult or impossible to set the temperature manually. This one is fully manual, which is ideal.

If you are thinking "what is this for?" then you must not barbecue often. This is for "low & slow" cooking. You insert the probe into your meat (brisket, pork butt, turkey, etc.) for real-time constant temperature monitoring and as soon as your meat hits the desired temperature, it beeps. I smoke meat for 14+ hours, I use one probe to measure the smoker temp and another probe to monitor the meat. It's wonderful to be able to watch football and keep an eye on the smoker temps, and to know exactly when the internal temp hits my target.

Why give a negative without any comment whatsoever? I know the price is good. If it's crap unit, at least let people know.