It seems Whirlpool has stopped making the belt driven front load washers entirely (apart from the European made portable model) and has launched three new lower end direct drive front load washers!!! How exciting! I only wish that they came with drum lights... On the plus side, the lower end models don't have the tinted windows!!!
http://www.whirlpool.com/Laundry-1/Laundry_Laundry_Washers-3/102110047+4294965784/
http://www.whirlpool.com/Laundry-1/Laundry_Laundry_Washers-3/102110047+4294965784/