Product review (5 stars): I'll join the chorus to sing the praises of the Panda washer.
After losing my job in 2010, I had to downsize my home to something more affordable.  My current apartment leaves a lot to be desired, including laundry facilities.  No available onsite facilities or in-apt hook-ups.  Price was a concern for me and the Panda washer fit the bill. The many positive reviews and videos were very helpful.  I knew how to use the machine right of the box.  Very simple and straightforward.

I am able to set my washer on my kitchen counter near the sink to fill the washer with water manually.  It probably takes the same time as using the hose, but it feels faster just by being busy instead of waiting.  I got the washer 6 days ago and have washed 4 loads, all with great results.  The mistake I had on the first load was using the proper amount of laundry soap. I used 1/4 scoop to wash 4 pair of men's underwear, which was way too much.  I've found that 1 or 2 tablespoons of soap get the job done. I've also only done relatively small loads:  One pair of jeans, one work shirt and a pair of underwear; or one skirt, one pair of ladies pants and two pair of panties; or two bath towels one hand towel and two washcloths.  I set the wash cycle for 6 minutes and the rinse cycle for the same.  Clothes have been very clean each time.

I didn't buy a dryer or a centrifugal spinner, so I was worried about drying times and the condition of the clothes.  After a lifetime of having my own laundry room, I wasn't sure how well it would work.  Would clothes be too wrinkled? Would they stretch out? For the first load, I placed everything across the shower rod in the bathroom.  It took quite a while to dry.  With all subsequent loads, I've placed clothes on the shower rod and set my space heater in the bathroom doorway.  My bathroom is quite small and the heat from the space heater does a terrific job.  The heater is probably 4 feet from the clothes. Last night, the work shirt (heavy poly/cotton chef's jacket) and underwear dried in 4 hours.  Jeans were dry in 6.  No stretching or wrinkles.

While it's not as convenient as having a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, this seems to be a welcome solution to our laundry problem.  No more wasted time at the self service laundry or dragging laundry to family's houses.  We're able to handle everything here on our own, which is a very good feeling.

Many thanks to all the detailed reviews and videos.  They were instrumental in my decision to purchase the Panda and I appreciate all the time and effort expended.