Product review (4 stars): Works good - drain hose lasted 22 months
I have done about ten small loads in this machine and am happy with it so far.  I previously owned and reviewed the Wonder Wash manual washer and although I was very happy with it for a year, the hand cranking was getting a little difficult for me as was awkwardly having to drain into a bucket due to the side it drained on.

In fact, the Wonder Wash is faster - you only have to crank for a few minutes to get an effective level of cleaning of a much longer cycle on this machine. Wonder Wash uses less water and would appear to be gentler on clothes.  It is similar to comparing a front loading machine's action (Wonder Wash) to a top loading machine (Panda Washer).

But again.  Panda does the work so you don't have to.

It arrived with no damage.  Having to remove the plastic protective film from the top required having to unclip the top handle to get it all out rather than leave pieces of film.  Then I saw the drain hose set up that many have written about.  Remembering the review where they said the fastening loop was too close to the end of the drain tube I noticed that and moved the fastening loop lower on the tube to keep slack out of it and raise its end higher so water would not slosh out during the wash.  And there is the rub - this tube is a rather rigid plastic, a type of plastic I have often had crack on me on other appliances (vacuum, carpet cleaner) at the bend.  I would not want to put such stress on the bend tightly all the time so during storage I used a twist tie to have the tube more relaxed but still hanging up. This is really something their design people should take into account and use a more flexible type of plastic or even rubber.  Something that can be easily replaced too.  I would think if I disassembled I would find it attached to some fitting in a manner that it can be removed, hopefully it is not cemented.  I would not want to junk a machine of this cost for a 25 cent plastic hose cracking.

The other issue would be the odd smell. One reviewer had mentioned something smoking with heavy/frequent loads and I don't think mine is anything like that.  There is a rather pronounced plasticy smell when it is working, even with cold water so it is not coming from the tub.  I initially thought maybe just excess oil around the motor burning off (but it really isn't smoky).  Could be motor sits on something that stinks when it gets warm.  I don't know, I think it is getting a little better with time.  The odor starts almost as soon as the machine does so I really doubt it has anything at all to do with overworking it.  If it persists I might try contacting customer service.

So far I have washed almost everything I did in my Wonder Wash except for sheets.  I could do one queen fitted or flat in that - summer weight.  I would think I could do the same in this.  That is really the limit for my countertop spinner too so is fine with me.  I have done a pair of jeans without issue with a t-shirt or two in there too.  I do 6-9 minute washes because I don't really want to beat up my clothes and they are generally not heavily soiled. I do 2-3 min rinses (two of them) and spray water in as well as it drains with my shower massager.  I also fill it with the shower massage, I have not tried the little fill hose so cannot comment on it though I am eying it as an extension for my countertop spinner's drain hose.

I give the Panda Washer a thumbs-up but I have not relegated my Wonder Wash to the garage.  And may very well use that for washing my long lace window panels as I think it has a superior gentler washer action. I may use it for some sweaters as well that I don't want agitated. Otherwise I will be using the Panda washer for everything but heavy blankets and flannel sheets so will be seeing very little of the dreaded laundromat!

UPDATE - my original review was rather prophetic and after 22 months of pretty heavy use I encountered leaking at bottom.  Upon draining and close inspection and some testing, it appears to be a small slit at the drain hose bend at bottom. Unlike some others may I have not kept the hose pulled up tightly to get a better water level but rather started to use the useless fill hose as an extension.  I don't see any way to make a sturdy repair without replacing the hose owing to where the split is located and being subjected to flexing, hot water, detergents, etc.  In order to get to the connection of the hose it appears I need to tear apart the machine almost completely, the tub needs to be removed from the base and that involves pulling out/off the shaft for agitator.  I decided to use some waterproof tape temporarily and have ordered a different miniwasher.

I got my money's worth out of this I believe. I just don't think the current price and shipping is worth purchasing again.  If they replaced that awful hose with a rubber one or maybe even used a nylon or pvc elbow to make repair easier would be a great improvement.