At first, I was hesitant to try and outdoor electric grill because I've never seen or used one before but now I'll never go back! It is is SO nice to not have to worry about a propane tank or charcoals. This grill heats up so quickly, faster than my oven! And the best part is that it automatically maintains the temperature so you don't have to keep a constant eye on it and manually change the temperature if it gets too hot or cold. My husband and I hated having to constantly stand next to a hot grill in the summer, and while you should be checking your food periodically while cooking, you are more free to multi-task. I am really excited to add some flavored wood chips to add some smokey flavor. All of our friends that were over for a BBQ were so jealous of this grill and all said that this is the next one that they're getting!