Those numbers are from a Maxim 6655 evaluation system. It came with monitoring software (the reason I purchaed it), a pcb with a 6655 on it and a second one that performs smbus-> parallel. The software won't work without a parallel interface unfortunately.
As for temp monitoring equipment; go with the best accuracy that you can afford. The Fluke 2190 seems to be a good bargain, but I have no experience about the cost of type T tcs or other costs of ownership.
I use YSI 700 series linear thermistors (0.01C res and 0.1-0.2C accuracy) on D5180 readers (have 6 probes and two thermometers). No software monitoring/serial out on these; they are ancient. I have one spare and another I am bidding on just for parts.
If you want better than 0.1C accuracy then things get really expensive...