We've come a long way since the days of using a washboard and tub to clean clothes - although some aunties swear that today's machines don't hold a candle to the old ways. Judging by how many washers are on the market, the idea of throwing dirty clothes into the magic box and having them come out clean appeals to many. There's still no solution to lost socks, unfortunately.
Gorenje
Model WA 65205
The puff 'The world's first washing machine with touch-screen display'.
Wow factor This machine can be set to spin its extra-large, 54-litre drum up to 2,000 revolutions per minute - almost double the speed of older models, and it has an LCD touch screen. Tell the Wash Wizard the type of clothes and how dirty, then press start. UseLogic technology checks sensors to obtain best results while saving water and energy. There's a matching dryer.
The damage About $16,880.