Tom Chilton
TVWBB Fan
Tom, just a reminder the lowest temp on both models is 200 degrees, so if you need like 185 these may not be for you.
I got really excited about a Weber quality pellet grill, but the more I look into it the more it seems to be designed as a grill and not a bbq. I don't even see how you could do indirect cooking on it, except maybe rigging up something like a pizza stone and elevated grill section or something. It seems like it's designed as a replacement for a gas grill, but even with a gas grill you can turn off one set of burners and cook indirect. They really emphasize how great it sears steak, but I haven't seen anything about how it cooks a brisket. Seems like even at 200° , the meat would be over direct heat and get burned on the bottom. The main thing I would use a pellet grill for would be long cooks, and this doesn't seem like it would fit the bill for doing that.
So, I guess I won't be ordering one on CyberMonday. Maybe if the early adopters report that it is good for long cooks, I'll jump in.