Product review (4 stars): Great for a Countertop Dishwasher (and for the Price)
Sure, this is not the best dishwasher out there, and certainly not comparable with high-end full-size units, but for a countertop and the price, it does the job very well. I've owned it for 3 years now and over time learned I can minimize the number of "surprises and angry moments" by some tricks:
1) The wash quality mainly depends on the detergent used. I myself use Cascade automatic platinum packets/pods, which might be an overkill, but gives the best results.
2) Don't overload the machine. Remember that this is a miniaturized dishwasher for a 1-2 person household. Always try to imagine how water has to reach to all dishes, when loading the machine.
3) Despite some complaints, the dishwasher indeed DOES have a drying cycle (this is the "silent cycle" at the end of the "heavy wash" program). To make the most of it, make sure to fill the "rinse agent compartment" before use.
4) Depending on your usage, once every 1-3 months you must clean up the filter: this can simply be done by lifting the mesh at the bottom of the wash chamber and rinsing it thoroughly  this improves the results dramatically.
5) Finally, some have complained about "leaks"  while I have never seen one and cannot comment on faulty units, I guess the leak is caused by poor installation: make sure you use the teflon tape provided with the machine and use proper wrench to tighten the tubing. If you're not sure how to do that, watch a video or ask someone for help.
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Again, this is not meant to be compared to a full-size dishwasher, but can save you a lot of time and energy if your landlord, like mine, hasn't equipped your place with a dishwasher.