I need your advice!!

We have decided to get a new washer and a dryer (yay thanks K Rudd!) - we definately want a front loader.
So far we have found 3 that we like - a Bosch, a Maytag and an LG. We cant afford top of the line stuff, something mid-range I think.

So here's my questions...
What do you think of these brands? What do you have at home? Is 6.5kg big enough? Any other recommendations?

Thanks guys!