Product review (5 stars): Cleans extremely well, reliable, efficient.
We've had it for about 10 months now and are extremely happy with it.  We did a *lot* of research before choosing this one.  It's one of Consumer Report's highest rated, and Samsung is currently the top rated company for washers (although LG is also nearly as well rated).

If you do some research, it becomes clear very quickly that front-loading is a better choice than top loaders in every way (better cleaning performance, less wear and tear on your clothes, more load capacity, and of course far more efficient... using 1/3 as much water and detergent, and spinning at extremely high speeds to extract the water from your clothes before drying (which cuts down on the drying time and saves you energy and more wear-and-tear on your clothes).

This one isn't the top-of-the-line model from Samsung, but it has everything you really need for a low price.  The other ones also have features like steam, which are apparently more of a gimmick than anything you really need.

Note: As with any front-loader, you have to remember to leave the door cracked open so it has a chance to dry-out.  Otherwise it will get moldy inside (which some people complain about online and don't even know it's their own fault).

Update:  It's been about 2 years now and still works great so far.