I have one like this...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/21777982?...71581992&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78362911592&veh=sem
The thing is dummy proof. Even has a remote that you can use to adjust temp, check internal meat temp, etc. The only thing you can possibly do to screw it up is undercook. Results are fantastic.
Heh...I was at the mechanic waiting for my car and on the TV they were demoing the newer version on the Steve Harvey show. They pulled an Oprah and gave one to the whole audience. Then the next day it was an Amazon gold box deal for $200. Now this thread. The universe was telling me to buy one and I didnt listen.