I am a major LG fan and am glad to see that they finaly got up the nerve to introduce these new models to the American market. The Harmony from GE is the only top loader I would have been interested in having if I had to have a top loading washer.now that LG has these available,I'll have to keep my eyes open and check out Smith's Appliance where the damaged ones from Lowes wind up going. They either repair or strip them for parts.The owner,Charlie,knows my interests and what I'm looking for and gives me great deals,sometimes free,on many different products.My Affinties rock and are beautiful in the office restroom area.There is a small 8X8 room you go through to get to the bathroom where the are set up and are used every day.everyone makes comments on them and asks where they came from.One girl said she needs to bring her husband over because his truck and motorcycle are both the same shade of red as these units and she wants a new washer and dryer.