The smoke pot is what I went to quite some time back. It's simply a superior solution to the problem of making certain you get smoke on a cook. Also, I use only chunks in the pot and I fill in the interstitial spaces with pellets. That gives a really nice long smoke.
As for chips, that's what I use in Las Vegas to place bets.
And absolutely yes, a kamado is every bit as good as a dedicated smoker and much more versatile. My KKs roast, braise, bake, smoke, grill, and cook pizzas and desserts. No dedicated smoker can do that.