It is AS good looking in person as it is on Amazon.The green light looks cool in the dark but not too bright that it would keep you awake (although why are you sleeping right next to it?) If ANYONE cares, out of the top and bottom green bars, the bottom is brighter than the top. It's not just about the looks. It does well everywhere else too.Well, almost does well everywhere. Each outlet has a cover you can slide over it to protect against dust or any little ones with toys. I will say that when you slide the cover over it has a pretty weak "click" that a toddler could easily flip back open so if that's a concern I'd say get some plastic plug covers.The USB works well but won't do quick charge so don't count on that, but we knew that goin' in.It has install holes in the four corners in the bottom. I like this because I did install it on the back of the desk and once I got the length of the screw sticking out of the back of the desk to fit perfectly and kinda "snap" in place in the install holes on the surge protector it feels really solid. Plugging and unplugging of many things is no problem and feels very stable.It was tricky getting this thing level with all four screws so be patient if you care about that. I made a template by photocopying the bottom of the surge protector and then taped the copy to the wall, then used a level and retaped until it was perfectly level. I then drilled little pilot holes in the middle of the "picture of the screw holes". Should've been PERFECT but somehow it's not!! Now, granted, it's between the lines on the level so we're gonna call that close enough for government work, but MAN it's tough to get dead on level!Also, the holes in the bottom are kinda small, you'll need to use size #6 screws (which unfortunately this doesn't come with).All in all I'd buy it again. I couldn't find enough to take a star away.Oh, and it's glossy!UPDATE:It's been 10 months and this baby is still performing really well. Last week I bought another one and I'm just as happy! Still highly recommended.