We've owned many grills but this is our first Napoleon.  The sear station on the side is what caught our attention and we weren't exactly sure how to use it.  After several months of use, the sear station is far more practical than a side burner.  You won't need it all the time, but it's a great accessory.  Heats up very fast and uniformly.

The grilling chamber also heats up uniformly.  Having at least four burners, leaves plenty of room to heat on only one side, when you want to smoke fish, shrimp or meat.  Yes, a smoker is better for meats, but this grill is prefectly adequate for smoking fish.

The components are of excellent quality, so we expect it to last a long time.  Highly recommend this grill.