just bought this for 149 at amazon a few weeks ago, it gets HOT!
Read the reviews on Amazon. Don't cook on High, just low. heat it up on high for 5 minutes, then sear your meat and cook on low. I bought an extension hose to use a normal propane tank. And I guess there is a way to refill the small plastic disposable tanks, too. I needed a small grill and went with this over the Weber Q, which is smaller and only one burner. There are some really helpful reviews on Amazon. Oh, and you can cook with the lid down. I love this grill.