Product review (5 stars): Fantastic washer!
I've had this little washer for a few months now and I couldn't be happier.  I've never had any problems with water coming out, suds coming out, or unbalanced loads.  It's simple to put together (if I can do it, believe me, anyone can!) and it's ready to go 15-20 minutes after you get it in the door.

It's pretty quiet; I can hear it in the next room but it's more of a hum than any kind of irritating noise.  I don't have a dishwasher but I imagine it's no louder than that.

I have used regular detergent and HE detergent; either way it doesn't take much but I haven't had any problems with either, nor do I see any difference in how clean my clothes get.

Probably some other people have had problems because they're overloading the washer - you can fill it up almost to the top with clothes (loosely) on the "high" water level and it won't spill or become unbalanced.

I don't have enough good things to say about this washer; I cannot believe I spent so many hours over so many years spending so much money at laundromats!  I'll never go back!

UPDATE (9/1/11): I have had this washer for a few years now and couldn't be happier! I have never had an unbalanced load, or water spilling out, or any other problem with this washer. I am also fairly certain I have saved more than the purchase price by not spending money at the laundromat. If you live in an apartment without a W/D hookup, this machine will save your sanity and your $$$. Highly recommended.

UPDATE (8/30/13): It's been 5 years now and this little machine is still going strong, even with almost daily use. It has never overloaded or had any problems whatsoever. I only wish I had room for the matching dryer.