yep, its been posted several places. several folks say they have gotten theirs already. so yes, its true. it no longer has the side vents, has a bottom vent like the sj.
Sorry to hear about the vents. The whole idea, to me, is to have an 18-inch Weber kettle that travels.
I guess the lid hold-down loop is gone, too? If they keep that feature, it could still travel.
CD
Now if they would just start making a 26.75 platinum or performer... :shock: