Product review (5 stars): I think it's a great machine
I've now owned this machine for a little over a month and have only positive feedback.  We are a 2 person family, no children, but my husband is a forester and goes through Carharts and wool socks at a rapid rate and we have 2 dogs who shed a lot.  That being said, my clothes come out very clean, I've never lost anything in the rubber door ring (again, no baby socks and I'm of the age to wear regular underwear--sorry, TMI, but it does give some perspective), the machine is located in our basement and I don't find it loud nor does it "walk".  It does take longer (the little "approximate time remaining" display fibs:), it helps to leave the door open overnight to dry out, and sometimes a spin cycle gets a bit noisy but only lasts about 15 seconds.  There are various settings and I typically use the short wash and have been very pleased with the outcome.