Product review (5 stars): Smooth, quiet, efficient and my clothes look great.
I've been using my Bosch Vision 500 washer/dryer combo for about six months and am very favorably impressed. I have them stacked vertically with the pull-out laundry shelf in between the two units.  The Bosch Vision is different from other machines I've owned in the past in terms of cycle selection, temperatures and options so it does pay to familiarize yourself with the manual before use but it's not difficult to get up to speed in 15 or 20 minutes of reading.

I do agree with one reviewer who said the handwash cycle isn't great for removing stains or deep cleaning. It is a very short cycle designed to keep delicate clothes in top condition and at this it succeeds, just don't expect deep cleaning power. I've found I can safely wash all my handwash woolens on the cold/cottons cycle with excellent results - both in terms of effective cleaning and also being gentle in terms of not causing stretching or piling of delicate fabrics. I do generally run most cycles with an extra rinse but this machine cleans with incredibly small amounts of water, even with the additional rinse the total water consumption is very low.

I'm amazed at how little detergent is necessary to achieve a bright, fresh appearance and feel to all my clothes. The manual warns about using too much detergent and I think other users either do not read the manual or don't understand how little is needed for optimal cleaning. I use Method liquid detergent which says four pumps is for one load. I've experimented with different amounts of detergent and learned that most small to moderate sized loads of normal soiling get super clean with only one pump of detergent. For more heavily soiled loads with oils, greases, sweat and other contaminants that break down the detergent I've found two pumps provides better (excellent) results. I might use three or four pumps but only for large loads of clothes worn by a deep fry cook or mechanics overalls full of oil residues. And at 4.4 cubic ft. you can do some rally large loads. I washed a load of really absorbent thick white cotton bath towels that completely filled the drum using two pumps of Method detergent and one ounce or regular bleach and they came out smelling fresh, looking bright and super soft and fluffy. What really impressed me though was how solid the machine felt/sounded when agitating and spinning such a large and heavy load. Smooth and as close to silent as one could hope for - the sound barely changes from small to huge loads and I've the machines have never shaken or vibrated regardless of load size.

I don't understand the problem some have reported with mold. The only precaution I've taken is to leave the washer door slightly ajar for one day after I've done laundry (then I close it if I want) and there has been nothing but fresh, clean smells. I can't say that about my first front-load laundry pair (Maytag Neptune). They molded within the first month or so and the smell never went away even after I had the redesigned seal installed. And the Neptune never got my clothes completely clean. The Bosch manual says too much detergent can cause mold and I think this is the likely culprit for those who have reported a moldy smell from the Bosch. Only use a small amount of detergent, less than you think will work. You will save a lot on detergent costs and have clothes that are cleaner and fresher than ever. This is a difficult concept to come to terms with for people who are accustomed to water-guzzling top loaders.