Really really nice. I decided to go high end on the toaster and it was worth it. It looks really cool, that is nice when you are making toast and you can see the toaster from the living room in a small place. Secondly, The degrees of toastedness is helpful and precise. I like how the toast pops and then goes back down..I thought what? Why? Then I realized.. oh.. very fancy feature... it is keeping the toast warm for me till I get there! Nice.