I voted gas but agree on all of the good things that charcoal brings to the table. I grill year round so gas is just easier. If its a weekend cook out and I'm cooking a large piece of meat (ribs, pork shoulder or butt, brisket etc.) I will go with charcoal. Slow cooking on a gas grill isn't ideal in my book. I use a Genesis Silver B like Greg, but also have a classic Weber Kettle. Those kettle grills are one of the simplest, but most efficient grills on the market. Not to mention that they are really cheap compared to most gas grills.