Product review (3 stars): OUTSTANDING MACHINE... but read what happened next.
UPDATED: From a 5 Star to a 3 Star!  After my first two times of use and my rave review below, I noticed that I could not hook up the drain hose on the side of the machine as the seller or manufacturer displays in the pic. I noticed the tiny plastic hook the drain hose attaches to BROKE OFF! I believe it was from the shipping as I found the broken bit in the box later and snapped pics. Most importantly, after washing, the residual water left in the drain hose would leak onto my floor.  I had to buy a bucket to make sure to catch any spillage so I'd not have water damage in my apartment.  As this is unacceptable, I notified the seller who told me they would replace it which the dialog felt satisfying and after they would send it, I would return mine back.  However, I was notified by the seller I'd have to go through Amazon first. When I called Amazon, they told me it was an item not stocked in the Amazon warehouse; but they would refund me my money for repurchase.  Thank Goodness for Amazon customer service reps. They were the BEST.  The problem came when the price I paid of $110 was refunded back to me to repurchase another, BUT THE SELLER RAISED THE PRICE ANOTHER $10 BUCKS TO $120!  So basically, I'D HAVE TO PAY MORE FOR THE SELLER'S MISTAKE AND IT INCONVENIENCED ME. I was so upset as limited income demands financial discipline and I felt 'ripped off' afterward.  I won't buy again from this seller.

I will note, the machine despite its broken hook flaw, works well and I do stand by my first review regarding ONLY THE MACHINE. The Seller? Not so much!  What a shame.

I bought this machine for my apt.  I have limited space without W/D hookup.  Prior to this purchase, I'd drag the laundry to my sister's home which is basically the same as taking to the laundromat, with the exception of not having to pay the machine. The point is, is it isn't always convenient to do it that way.  I bought this particular washer based on several reviews, some YouTube vids and the specs.  BEHOLD! With my Amazon Prime, I got it for a great price which if I had to pay at the laundromat, this machine will have paid for itself within the first 2-3 mos. ( Each load at the laundry is $2 and then another $1.75 for dryer).  My order came within a few days boxed nicely, without damages.  The unit only weighs approx. 25 lbs so it is really easy to move around if you need to.  It has side handles for this as well.  I was so excited to have this I did a few loads of laundry both small and medium sized.  This machine is really fantastic as it performs quietly and powerfully.  I even washed the bathroom rug in it (just the rug, nothing else).  THE WATER HOSES:  Now the hoses for the machine are short and the fill hose is small in diameter making it take longer to fill the tub. No problem, I just used my handy plastic dishpan bucket (or any bucket will do) to fill it in a jiff.  I can reach the sink with the fill hose to the spin tub inlet which lets the spin also rinse my clothes. Also, the fill hose really is difficult to attach to the faucet.  So when I do use it, I just hold it to the faucet and it works when I need to rinse in the spin cycle; I'm sure there must be a better way and still researching this. The drain hose is shorter to me than what appears in the pic.  I'm thinking to get an extension hose drain kit to make this easier to drain into the sink.  Oh, one other thing about this machine is the PUMP for draining water is awesome!  The pump is powerful and quick; it drains the wash tub side easily.  The spin side also drains via this hose during the spin cycle. When I'm draining the wash tub, I do not leave the machine because you need to turn off the pump as soon as it's finished, or you'll burn out the motor (that came from several other reviews re: compact washers).  The SPIN dryer will get your clothing fairly dry, yet damp; you'll still need to either hang dry or put in your compact dryer.  FILTERING LINT & HAIR: In my kitchen sink I use a fine metal mesh drain basket.  After washing the bathroom rug and seeing how much lint comes out of the drain hose, it is a good thing I had that drain catcher because too much of that lint or hair may clog a drain.  This made it very easy for me to shake all the lint out into the trash.  I've also ordered the floating lint catcher for during the wash cycle but it's not here yet. I will be using both simultaneously in the future.  Either way, be very aware to avoid clogged drains.  I hope this helps with your decision to purchase this machine --- it's a valuable cleaning tool to have and I LOVE IT!