And I get to pick it out! It is my graduation present. I don't need to be frugal on this; mom is able and willing to splurge a bit. :thumb

So what is your dream washer and dryer?

I want a front-loading washer and my favorite color for appliances is dark metallic grey (like a deep pewter color, or slate grey I think it may be called), but color would not override awesome features.

I'm looking for recommendations or warnings about what to stay away from.

Also, if by any chance anyone has one of these: http://www.geappliances.com/products/introductions/frontload_profile/

They don't have it in my fav. color, but the self-dispensing detergent thing seems awesome. I saw an ad for it last night and I thought to myself, how great would it be to only mess with detergent once or twice a year... don't have to worry about the kids spilling it, using too much, the clutter of the bottles sitting around... seems great. WDYT?

I would be limited to HE liquid detergent with that one, though. The dispenser won't work otherwise. So IF I get the all-natural laundry bug (haven't contracted that one yet, I'm still a Tide with Bleach Alternative girl) the dispenser would be useless, unless there is all-natural liquid HE detergent.