I know what you mean Yael... I agree, don't pay for a name. Wouldn't it be good to have a go first? it is hard... sometimes you get what you pay for some times you don't. With electrical items it seems to me that you don't always benefit by paying more. One example from my experience is that I won't necessarily trust the Miele brand... learnt the hard way (paid nearly $3000 for a Miele dishwasher that wasn't as good as our current $500 Dishlex!).

I really hope you are able to get a few endorsements or otherwise regarding the LS station. I'm curious as well!!!

One day we hope to upgrade to a Maytag washing machine... and this also is going to seem like a huge upgrade "jump". But having used a Maytag at my old workplace (for over 2 years) I feel confident that it's what i want.

Maybe Google for some reviews? (For Laura Star). it would be interesting to find out what people are saying. Does any other brand make a comparable product?