Product review (5 stars): I would give this product ten stars if I could.
I just got it today and have used it to spin dry some heavy cotten sweats and a shower mat (not at the same time). All the other reviews convinced me to go ahead and purchase it as I live in an apartment with a community washer dryer.  If you have a lot of handwashables like me, it is a great choice.  I expected the spin to be a lot louder.  I find it to spin very smoothly.  The handle is great, too.  Easy to fit in a closet or corner for storage, but still a good size to get the job done.