Strongly influenced by Glatts Consumer Reports ratings we bought this
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Whirlpool...SAEM/206135980
Wanted stainless inside cause they are quieter and I think stay cleaner, got stainless outside by default, which is nice as it seems to make our tiny kitchen seem a bit bigger.
Has a weird cutlery system where the basket attaches inside the door, this does seems to leave more space for dishes so I guess we'll get used to it.
The wash cycle takes a lot longer, 2 1/2 hours as opposed to 1 1/2 on the old machine, but it cleans much more effectively so I guess that's OK, especially as I put it on at night mostly.
It is very quiet, rated at 48 dB, you can only hear a gentle swishing standing right next to it.
We didn't want top controls particularly, but we like a proper handle