"Is it BGE or bust, or are some of the other kamado style cookers worth considering?"
I've been real happy with the my Primo ceramic. I like the oval shape as opposed to round, particularly for things like racks of ribs. A little more space efficient, I think. The Primo is also still USA made, which I prefer. Can't imagine that either BGE or Primo would be a bad choice. As 'flave pointed out, the efficiency, and consistency are awesome.
