Thanks for all the feedback/criticism. First of all, I'm not rich or
anything, this question is just for personal interest. My family did
restore the kitchen lately and did get the aforementioned range in the
OP. However, I am not the "Head of Household" and I certainly don't
make key spending decisions. I like it a lot but I was just wondering
if the Viking competition is any different. I have to agree with Rod
about ventilation. With the IR grill on and 6 burgers, there is way
more smoke then the massive hood can pull away. I have a feeling that
this could be solved with real commercial style venting. Currently the
fans vent into 12" ducting and come out a slotted vent where the hole
is roughly 12" by 3". If we had one of those mushroom style vents it
would probably be better but not very good looking.

I also enjoy cooking and am considering culinary arts school. I don't
know much about the technicals though, which is why I turned to good
old newsgroups.

Thanks again.