I have a number of multimeters and I think this is the first one that provided decent instructions. I'm a knowledgeable hobbyist, but there are a lot of times i find myself guessing how to use a feature on a multimeter. As for the meter itself, it offers quite a lot for the price. I was able to test the following features: a temperature feature including a wire based thermocouple (which seems accurate enough, but you need to be careful that the heat of your hands doesn't affect the reading), a non-contact voltage detection feature (it is referred to as NCV measurement, but its functionality appears limited to determining if a circuit is live), continuity detection with an audible alert and voltage measurement. I have not tried the other functions yet, but so far this is a sturdy multimeter with a number of features not generally found on multimeters. I am pleased with this product.