IF it exceeds or matches in the areas you want it to then superb.  But even if it only comes v.close the money saved is a considerable sum indeed.

Dont get me wrong, I wouldnt buy without at least demoing, though I acknowledge sometimes a combination of other people's opnions, lack of time and a gut instinct can reap rewards.  However the difference in cost leaves me hoping Mike's opion proves fair.  The Brinkmann and indeed the SME 30 are completely out of my reach and exceed what I would consider spending anyway, but the SME 20 is at least in principle something I could aspire to.