Recommendations for new infrared thermometer?

[AHI in AR]

I've just been told that I get to pick a new IR thermometer as a Christmas gift. The budget is $150 or thereabouts. Normally I do a ton of research until I am sick of thinking about it and come up with what I think is the best unit. However, time does not allow me that luxury in this case. So I'm going to try to lean on you guys! I'm leery of the Chinese cheapo's. Any advice on good units or ones to avoid?

Thanks in advance.

[Bill Kibbel]

I've had quite a few. I didn't like anything less than a 50:1 distance to spot ratio, which was the Raytek ST80 XB (Now owned by Fluke, it's the Fluke 68). It costs over $400.00 though.

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