This is one of the best to learn to smoke meat with. I have had it now for over a year now. I have done all types of meat Brisket. I love the feature of the remote that comes with it to turn it on set the temp and time. I love the way you add your wood chips with the little trey. I have several times now actually gotten a smoke ring on my briskets. Very easy to set up and to use. I also love the meat prob that comes with it and is very accurate. If your wanting to get into smoking BBQ this is the one to get. My grandson knew I wanted to start smoking meat and one day he came home with and caught me off guard and presented it to me. I have really enjoyed it so much that my gas grill has not been fired up since I got my smoker.