The Samsung model is absolutely what I was looking for. No fuss, easy to use, washes well, and the clothes don’t get damaged either. The dryer could be a little more effective though. A great machine and one I would heartily recommend. Larger families might want a larger tub though -- my 5.5 fills up very quickly.
Even the dealer recommended Samsung over other models and it is definitely the right choice. Check one out for yourself.