Quote Originally Posted by SatanicIntention
Look on www.mgreptiles.com and look at his t-stats. Cheap really isn't the way to go when you are looking at t-stats. You're talking about the life of an animal. I know from personal experience... I got one of those Big Apple Herp t-stats(look like ALife) and the temps fluctuated so much I just decided to use a dimmer. It was ridiculous. The temp was set to 94 and it fluctuated between 82+- to around 90+-. Stupid thing. Now I have a Herpstat 2 and couldn't be happier.

If you want cheapER, go with that ZooMed ReptiTemp 500R. It should be able to keep your temps where you want them without the risk of a blow-out like the Alife's are prone to. I don't have any personal experience with the Zoomeds but I know a few people around here do.
Well these would be only for a short time until I can afford some of the more expensive ones.
By wya, I emailed Matt. I'll be awaiting his reply.