The GE Profile UltraFresh Top Control Dishwasher is a serious upgrade from our 18 year old mid grade dishwasher. It's incredibly quiet and the performance is outstanding. Have had it running for three months and couldn't be happier. Did I need Connect+? No, but I love being able to customize wash and dry cycles, as well as receiving updates on cycle interruption and completion. The third rack is so useful, with a removable flatware section that becomes deep enough to load smaller items, such as lids for travel mugs and plastic covers. It's amazingly easy to load and unload compared to our previous dishwasher. Lastly, the stainless steel with top controls looks fabulous in our kitchen.