Product review (4 stars): 8 is the perfect size! It doesn't take up too much space ...
Read reviews and wasn't sure if I should get the smaller version or the larger because I wanted to make sure my clothes were dry as a desert.  This 8.8 is the perfect size!  It doesn't take up too much space real estate and really gets the job done very well.  I did purchase an aluminum extender hose because of the placement of the dryer is 4 feet away from the window.  I am in an apartment, a rental, and also got a window vent that is hands down the best investment.  I know love doing laundry anytime of the day while I do other things and don't have to go to laundromat.  I highly recommend this.  Only weakness are the filters and cleaning of them is not simple thus the 4 star rating.