It appears this review section is mainly for whining. I've had this for a year and my experience has been great. I've had no problems with electronics at all. Using the grill is wonderful, after the fire is up and running, you just set the temp like an oven and let the fan do the work. It takes a little bit to get used to it, but after that it's much easier than a traditional grill or smoker. Pro tip: set the vent 1/2 to 1 number lower than it suggests. Also, if grilling at higher temp, set to about 50 degrees less than you want, let it stabilize, then set it to desired temp.

And FYI, if the electronics flake, the ash tray at the bottom is replaceable with the one from the regular Akorn that has the slider vent on it. So just buy that and a temperature probe, and you can use it like a standard Akorn. Except you still have the improved top vent, better shelves, and included heat deflector. You can never "brick" this grill.