Very good looking matte stainless finish that doesn't show fingerprints and drips as bad as my old one.  Runs fairly quietly, purchased the 300 series because of pricing constraints and I am as happy with it as I probably would have been with the more expensive model.  The dishes come out clean, clean, clean!  Love the pull out tray in the top to put utensils in.  Use it exclusively and removed the basket from the bottom rack to create more room for larger items.