This unit, like all of the GE slate appliances, is beautiful to look at.  It is about as quiet, if not quieter, than any dishwasher we've ever had.  It does about as good a job at cleaning dishes as any unit we've had.  We love the top rack that slides out for silverware -- very convenient feature.  Main two racks, though, have odd spacing that makes it a little hard to fit things well.