I recommend them without hesitation! They are wonderful! They cook REALLY hot to sear a steak (90 seconds one side, 90 seconds another--close the damper and the lid to put the fire out, and let the steak "bake" until the doneness you like, which is usually another 90 seconds up to a couple of minutes or so) and it is THE best steak you'll ever eat!
They are great for chicken, burgers, pizza and such but are excellent also for real, slow smoked bbq! They use little fuel and burn for a long time. You use lump charcoal in them.
You'll love being an "egger!" We got one for just the 2 of us most of the time, it is a medium, but we can cook for four to 6 too. People that want steaks "well done" have to make do with stuff from the gas grill! 