There are many good things about this model, but also some things I wish could be improved.
The black stainless color was the first factor we used. It's great, love the finish and haven't had any issues with smudges.
The controls are super easy to figure out, but as with any appliance make sure to read up on what the different cycles and settings do.
3 things I would like improved: 1) top rack is too shallow for tall glasses. You have to lean them over which is nerve wracking for nice glassware. 2) the grid for the top section has bigger spacing in many parts. I constantly have to worry about stuff falling through. 3) the silverware basket doesn't have any sort of "catch" to keep it toward the front so that it stays in place when loading. It invariably slides back inside and then I have to lean over more to put a stupid fork in it.
But all in all a good reliable unit (as of 2 weeks use).