Deal Alert! Thermoworks MK4 Deal $69 - All Colors

Buy them now, they are clearing all colors until they are all gone. This is a apparently a 'close-out sale'. MK4 is being discontinued and a new model introduced in June
 
$69 is a really good price. The new model will most likely be $100+. I got this e-mail from them this morning:

FAQ:

Q: Why are you closing out the Mk4? Isn’t it the world’s best?
A: The Mk4 is in fact widely rated #1 and is the world’s best and fastest cooking thermometer. But something big is coming!
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Q: Are there any problems in the Mk4?
A: No. The Mk4 is the world’s best.
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Q: Why would I pay for the Mk4 if it is going to be replaced?
A: Because $69 is an amazing price that won’t be repeated. It really is a great, great deal on a thermometer that is the very best value even at full price.
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Q: Saving money is great but why would I want the Mk4 if it is going to be obsolete?
A: The Mk4 will NOT be “obsolete”. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Mk4. If you buy one on closeout, you’ll get an excellent tool that will last for many years. On January 1 it will not go dead. Its internal software will not expire. It’s AAA battery will be available for decades to come. If you get one, you will be happy with it!
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Q: Will there be a Mk5 Thermapen?
A: There will be something new and amazing.
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Q: When will you say what is coming?
A: We promise that the announcement is coming soon — before the end of June!
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Q: What could you possibly do to improve on the Mk4?
A: The full story is coming very soon. It will be worth it!
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Q: Should I take advantage of this price before they’re gone or wait to know what the new product is like?
A: That’s always the dilemma when a new product is approaching. If you want to wait for the announcement before taking advantage of the Mk4 closeout pricing, we believe we will still have stock of the Mk4 when the new product begins shipping. However, we can’t guarantee the availability of any specific closeout colors. The $69 price is anticipated to continue until they are gone. Don’t expect further decreases.
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Q: Will the Classic Thermapen continue?
A: It will.
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Q: If I want the new product, shouldn’t I wait until it’s been on the market for awhile so all the bugs are worked out?
A: What’s coming is indeed a big advance but we’ve been working on it for nearly six years. The production line is running. Everything has been tested like crazy. This will be our most solid product launch ever. We’ve been making Thermapens for decades. We know a lot about this. I wouldn’t wait.
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Q: Can’t you tell me anything about the new product?
A: Yes we absolutely can on the day the announcement is made. It is coming fast.
 
I just checked earlier this week to get one for my FIL for fathers day. The MK4 was 100.00 and the classic was down to 69.99. I ended up getting him the classic. I guess thats what I get for ordering early......
 
Murphy's Law said:
I just read the email. That's a great price. Curious what the new toy will be, though!
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My guess will be Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connectivity.
Really, it's an accurate thermometer as it is, what else can they add to it?
 
RustyJake said:
My guess will be Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connectivity.
Really, it's an accurate thermometer as it is, what else can they add to it?
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Since it’s not a leave in thermometer, how would WiFi or BT even work?
 
JamesB said:
Since it’s not a leave in thermometer, how would WiFi or BT even work?
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No idea, it wouldn't make any real sense either. On what is only an instant read, how do you improve on it, plus this is considered an industry standard.
But seeing everything is connected in this day and age, I thought they may try to integrate it somehow.
Just seems odd to abandon what really got their name out in the food industry
 
No orange available. Bummer.
 
About the only thing I can come up with is a remote-type thermometer with limited functionality. A small "leave in" probe with Bluetooth and the new MK4 replacement is both an instant read and the "screen" for the probe. But that's stupid.

So for the life of me I can't think of how they can improve the MK4 w/o adding some new toy, and they already added IR. Maybe they've made the Thermapen IR IP66/67 and are just going to consolidate the line.

I have already given this too much thought! :)
 
My guess is it'll read in half the time or something. That Q&A is hilarous. I was holding out, but I just now bought one. Red.
 
Murphy's Law said:
About the only thing I can come up with is a remote-type thermometer with limited functionality. A small "leave in" probe with Bluetooth and the new MK4 replacement is both an instant read and the "screen" for the probe. But that's stupid.

So for the life of me I can't think of how they can improve the MK4 w/o adding some new toy, and they already added IR. Maybe they've made the Thermapen IR IP66/67 and are just going to consolidate the line.
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I have been using an MK4 for years now, long before I purchased my Traeger. It is such a useful device, I hope they don't ruin it. Since I already have one, I wasn't planning to get another but I am wondering if I should before they all get sold out.
 
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