Product review (5 stars): one is that panda according to reviews didn't have very good customer service
I bought this one over the panda for two reasons, one is that panda according to reviews didn't have very good customer service, and two It was at the time less expensive, I am super glad that I did. Mine came with a crushed hose, that was easily popped back and is working fine, but the hook was broken off, and even though I waited a long time to report it to the company, and asked if there was a way I could get that part. They sent it right out to me. I love this one with the pump,  it is not the strongest pump and seems to work some with the motor and the rest counts on syphon, I would be lost with out the pump. As far as those complaining about lint, yes these do not collect much lint in the "lint trap" that usually only catches larger objects ... there might be a way to modify it with some sort of filter but I haven't tried it yet.

If you get one of those lint traps with the suction cup, you won't have any problem. Also I put all nicer clothes in laundry bags including a bag for unmentionables, also keeping those cycles shorter, I have no problem with it being too ruff on the clothes. but with my husbands greasy work clothes it out does our regular washing machine, and those I don't put in laundry bags.

 I have difficulty getting down the stairs sometimes, so having this twin tub upstairs allows me to still do the laundry, and than have someone take the wet clothes down to the dryer for me. I am enjoying washing more than ever as it is a hands on chore now and I pay better attention to the clothes, they are cleaner and we have saved on water and detergent. It does have a learning curve and I think I made every mistake possible with this twin tub, but once mastered it is almost enjoyable to do laundry (which I never "enjoyed"). I recommend to always have rag towels close by for those "just in case" you make a mistake. :)