Thanks everyone for the great feedback, suggestions, and info.
I simply couldn't pass up the GMG Jim Bowie for $699 (so I didn't). Got the Bowie, the cover, a 48# bag of GMG pellets, and the extra rack for a little over $800 out the door.
Got it home last night and put together. Other than pinching the SH^&*!&&T out of my finger with the drip pan, was a breeze to setup. Got it fired up for the burn in then got to tinkering.
Got the grill on my WiFi network at home (pretty straight forward with the instructions). Couldn't help but sit on my couch watching the game messing with the temp and settings from my phone.
Then, I put my IT skills to work (for you geeks like me):
I used DDNS.net to create a dynamic IP address for my home, turned on VPN (virtual private network) port forwarding to my PC, setup an incoming VPN network connection on the PC, and went to the store.
Now, from my Android phone, I can connect to the VPN at the house from anywhere and interact with my GMG! The GMG isn't designed to do this. You are supposed to only connect to it from the same local WiFi network (so that you don't accidentally turn it on while you are on vacation and burn down the house or worse, ruin the smoker).
THIS is the true meaning of set it and forget it. I don't just want to be able to go take a nap. I want to be able to go to the beach...and keep in control of my smoking. I want to be able to go to watch the fights...and keep in control of my smoking. I want to be able to go to work (well, not as much as the other two things)...and keep in control of my smoking.
now, if I can just figure out how to have it do the dishes....