Thermometer Questions

I am the proud father of my first smoker (a Bandera). I'm working on my baffle and firebox mods right now, and I plan to crank it up to test my fire control soon. My question right now is about which thermometer to choose.

I'd like to start with something inexpensive that I can get locally. I can upgrade later. I was specifically looking at a Polder Dual Probe for about $30. Can one probe be used to measure meat temp and the other used to measure air temp in the smoking chamber?

Thanks for the help.
Mel

I have two of the Polder dual sensor units. When they work, I really like them. Problem is, they both wig out on a regular basis. I'd like to know if anyone else has this issue. Has Polder improved them at all in last year?

My Maverick Redicheck wireless is much more reliable, but don't expect much of a transmitter range. Length of the backyard for me. About $45.

The wife had a giftcard to LNT, so she picked up the dual sensor Polder (I wanted the dual probe, but they didn't have it). We'll start with that and upgrade when I reach the part of the learning curve where I can actually do something about the temp when the termometer tells me there's a problem.

Thanks for your help guys.