- cutlery tray in the top of the machine - making more space below and
cleaning the cutlery better?

Is that optional? We always fill the top before the bottom and have the
cutlery below.

What I would pay extra for is a top basket with no flappy bits, slopes,
spikes etc. Just a flat, closely wired surface so we can get as many
cups/glasses jammed in as possible.

Christian.