I purchased this for its sleek design and space saving qualities.  It does not disappoint.  As we always keep our toaster on the counter, the look is great, and we appreciate having a few extra inches of space.  This gets 4 stars because it is hard to see where the dial is set for doneness.  Not a huge deal because you can feel the pointer.  I might give it a touch of red fingernail polish.  Also, it'd be nice if you could use just one side rather than having both heat up.   This is our 2nd Cuisinart toaster.  The old 4-slot one still worked perfectly after 10 years of daily service, so it was given to a local charity.