Since it looks like our smoker but with the Auber permanently mounted, I think I like the plug in idea better.
That's what makes it a horse race, Dave. Personally, I have enjoyed the plug-in version because I've had no other choice (until now). I find the clean design of the integrated
weather-resistant controller kinda sexy!
Plus, there's no bypass to perform, permanent probe mount, no dealing with extra cords, no trying to keep the weather out of my
not-so-weatherproof Auber unit, etc... "Off-the-shelf goodness".....
for the same price as them separate!