I saw a Brinkmann combo on Cabela's website just earlier today http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home...=SBC;MMcat104798880;cat104754780;cat104201280 ....sorry about the super long link. This one looks to be a newer product from them too. I dont know anything about it but would be curious to see what any owners have to say. I think it's even on sale right now.Brinkman has a combo that looks like it would be good. Contact some of the members with that unit and see thier comments. Versitile without a doubt , and the price saves getting two different units. Not a high standard ,Thick metal unit, but Mods, will fix that and increase you prouctivity.
Not a bad choice for an unseasoned Smoker as you are.
Good luck , good cooking and as always . . .