I ordered the MES 0910 Digital 30" smoker from
Amazon for $159 w/ free shipping about a week ago. I was so pumped about getting it so quick that I seasoned it the first night I got it. Everything seemed to work without a hitch.
Yesterday, I gave it it's maiden voyage and it worked great. I also purchased the
AMNPS so I wouldn't have to reload the chip tray as often and it also worked nicely. The MES chip tray puts out a LOT of smoke when loaded and the
AMNPS is less so, but still puts out a consistent thin smoke, does fine. I also use the Polder meat thermometer to check the progress of cooking, and it worked nicely also.
Overall, I am pleased with my purchase. Yeah, a window would be nice, but I can live without it. No problems producing smoke like others seem to have. The digital readout kept temperature swings to +/- 4*F (hard to read in bright sun tho). And it seemed to maintain a temperature that was accurate, according to the oven thermometer inside the smoker.
Glad I bought it (and so is the wife) and would recommend MES to others.