Product review (5 stars): LG Washer/Dryer combo
I've been wanting one of these for some time, and it was well worth the wait.  This machine is perfect for me since I have limited space for it, and no outside vent for a conventional dryer.  It is relatively straightforward to operate, turn it on, set the appropriate settings, and let it go.  As the owner's manual suggests, I ran an empty load first to be sure all the operations worked as they should, and wash out the inside. (I suggest doing so, I could smell lubricants and such inside from the manufacturing process)  Because the machine uses a direct drive system to turn the drum, it is surprisingly quiet.  As most reviews state, the machine is not designed for a large family or extra heavy use.  The first real load I ran consisted of a few towels.  The second of a larger load of regular clothes.  The towels took a total of about 3 hours from start to finish, which isn't that much longer than it would take with a conventional setup.

In all, I love this machine so far, it suits my space constraints well.  The low noise means I can run it at night and it shouldn't wake me up in the middle of the night.  The drum does spin very fast when it is washing and in the spin cycle, so there is a little vibration noise you can hear, but this shouldn't be a problem if it is on a level and sturdy surface.  I will say that the vibration is less noticable than with my old regular washer.  When drying, the top sides of the machine become hot, but not enough to burn, but be careful what you might put near it.  Also because of the high spin speeds, I wouldn't recommend leaving anything on top of the unit.  In all, I think it is a great value for the money.  The higher price is justified by the convenience.  I can't seem to find a matching pedistal which would raise it up a bit.  Being a taller guy it is a bit of a stretch to get the clothing in and out.