Is the thermostat in the ReptiPro exactly the same as the one in the mini-fridge? (IE, same temperature ranging). If they actually improved it, that might make the price difference justifiable. If not...my ripoff alert is clanging. <lol>

Anyone try setting the thermostat on the incubator to max, and then using a proportional thermostat to control it? I know some devices shut down under those circumstances--it could solve the problem with it, though.