The black and chrome appearance of the juicer goes well with all the other small and large appliances in my kitchen. The juicer operates very quietly and is simple to use. I run the solid fruit and vegetable pulp through again, after the initial extraction, to really get all the juice. I have not made pasta but all the other features work fantastically. I use this product daily and feel it will be around for quite a long time. Amazon's free shipping, as always, is very fast compared to other online companys. Cheers!Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear Commercial Masticating Juicer, Chrome and Black