Comparing  Grills to the competition

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Product
Primo Oval
Weber Type Grill
Popular Gas Grill
Other Ceramic Grills
Material
Ceramic
Metal
Metal
Ceramic
Efficiencies
Excellent
Average
Poor
 Good
Adjustable Standard
Cooking Grates
Yes
No
Yes
No
Price vs. Quality
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
Good
Cooking Space
by category
Biggest in its class
Acceptable
Very good
Fair on 
certain models
Temperature Range
180ºF - 750ºF+
175ºF - 700ºF
200ºF - 500ºF +/-
220ºF - 750ºF+ 
Less on certain models
After Market Service
Dealers/Factory
Dealers Only
Dealers Only
Dealers/Distributors
Indirect Cooking
Yes-Firebox Divider
Yes-by Placing a Pan
Yes-on bigger models
By placing a Pan
Optional
Drip Pan Racks
Absolutely! (2) 
No
No
No
Optional 
Extended Racks
Of course! (2) 
No
On some models
No
Stainless Steel Shelves
Yes
No
Yes
No
Chef Approval
Great Review
Good Review
Fair/Good Review
Good Review
Dry Food Result
No
Yes
Yes
No
Made in USA?
Yes
Yes
No
No
  Updated 11/11/06     Bert Mathews