While this sounds superior in most respects to the popcorn popper roasting I have done, I can’t say it sounds a compelling step up for the expense. I periodically wonder about getting a roaster but I think it’s going to take more benefits to finally tempt me.
The popcorn is crude but simple and trouble free. I’ve convinced myself to actually appreciate a few minutes outside gently shaking it while looking at the trees. Perhaps I can fit variable control and get a temp probe and get a bit more sophisticated but retain the cheap simplicity.