We bought this after being without a grill for more than 2 years.  We didn't want a charcoal grill because of the mess.  A gas grill is invonvenient when you run out of gas.  We settled on an electric grill and just love the simplicity of it.  Plug it in, turn it on, let it preheat, and grill!  Then just turn it off when you're done.  We bought a stand to use with it, but it could be used on a tabletop, too.