We are remodeling our kitchen and purchased this microwave as part of replacing all of the appliances as part of the remodel. This is a great looking microwave and it matches beautifully with the GE slide in range we purchased. 
It vents into the kitchen and has a charcoal filter to clean up the air. 3 settings on the vent- low, medium, and high(turbo:) Love that you can soften- not melt butter, it has a steam clean option, and is just an all around great microwave. I am really partial to the GE brand. Have a 6 year old counter top GE microwave that still works great- and our son is happy to have it.