Physical Appearance: 3 Stars

Its has a neat appearance. Appliances in home are typically three colors, white, black, or stainless steel. This appliance has the slate vs black. Black would polish it more and allow it to compliment more kitchens.

Operations:
Buttons barely need touching to activate. This should be included in instructions. Steps for timer and general operations could be improved.

Nose level:
This baby is nosy for an appliance. Its not a loud disturbing noise, but a buzz as it preheats and the same as it cools off once operation ends.

The disadvantage to having the old school elements is it takes longer to preheat and cool off.