When asked by my kids what I wanted as a gift, this is what I sent them with videos, specs, and features. They got it for my birthday in July 2020, and I have been in love with it! I am familiar with, use, and own a barrel smoker, 2 30" MB electric smokers, and a 4-rack, 48" rotary smoker, but this 1050 is my new passion. I actually feel blessed and fortunate to have kids that love me and the things that I love; thus...IT'S A SMOKIN' GOOD TIME!