This is a great smoker.  I am a novice when it comes to smoking or using a BBQ, It was very easy to assemble for a single person, me, and easy to follow instructions for prepping the smoker for the first time use.  The temperature controls are very easy to use and easy to read and I have turned my cooking around using the grill.  My experiences with this grill has been wonderful.  Before getting this smoker, most of the BBQ style meals that I would try to prepare would not be all that great, but since getting this unit, my BBQ has been a hit.