If you ever cook in low light conditions and the budget allows the backlit Thermapen is worth the additional cost. The light does not come on as early as I would like and does not have a manual switch, but it sure is handy when cooking at night, and fun to play with too. The backlit version is only available in red, white or blue. I have the red with the silicone boot. If the backlit is ever available in purple my red will probably be for sale. It is in perfect condition. I wanted purple but wanted backlit more.
Direct order only. You will have it in a few days.
Enjoy your new toy, er .... um, cooking tool.