I took the plunge to try a pellet smoker/grill.  I had always used charcoal and gas grills but wanted something different.  I have been very pleased overall with my Z Grill.  Assembly was not difficult and the instructions were well written and clear to follow.  Using the grill is very simple and once you read the instructions and understand how the pellet system works, the learning curve is not steep at all.This grill must be plugged into an electrical outlet to operate.  Pellets can be costly compared to charcoal or propane gas.  Flavors emitted from the smoker are phenomenal.  Cooking occurs lower and slower than other grilling methods so plan accordingly.  The outcome is well worth it in my opinion.