I think the strength of the BGE is it's loyal following. Like Weber, or even Char-Broil when you have a LOT of users that are willing to share their experiences, tips, tricks, modifications, and recipes - you will get a very "regard" for the product being used. Then - you have a strong fan base, so can be self -reinforcing...as long as the product is perceived as better than any potential flaws or weaknesses.
Ceramic cookers have been around a long time - and folks still like using them - so there is something to say about that! 
I agree with Tim about the loyal following. I have been a Weber person for years and I like my Webers. But I guess I "outgrew" the obsession that there aren't any better cookers than the Weber. You can see by my signature what I am cooking on. Yes I still have 4 Webers and love them, but I will cook on other grills that are IMHO just as good or better. I rarely go to the Weber forum anymore as I found that my home is HERE and any type of cooker is welcome. Though, I must add, that the more I see of the other cookers, especially the Kamado's I am itching to try out one of them. I want the Primo, my wallet says NO..
So I may just have to follow Jaxon and buy an Akorn.
But in reality it is not the cooker, it's the cook!
