Product review (4 stars): As stand alone spinners go , well it is fine
I really wanted the heavier duty spinner which is almost the same price . BUT after waiting almost 3 years ( they sell out very fast) to get one i gave up.
The Nina is adequate. It spins out fine and is very handy for fiber arts and hand washables  . I have  a latter model top load washer which spins out more water than the nina but for small loads and hand dyed cloth and fibers i prefer not to use my washing machine.
I am glad i have it . It is very plastic and it will be i interesting  to see how long it lasts  . I did settle for this lighter weight one ( read no multiple pairs of jeans are going in this model for sure)  but i am very happy i least have an option to my washing machine and i  use it several times a week.