HE top loading washer - Help needed ASAP!

[TheTimars]

My old-style washer died a couple of days before Christmas, and I need to get a replacement ASAP. There are tons of great Boxing Day sales on right now, but I am feeling overwhelmed by all the choices! I have narrowed it down to an HE top load (layout of our laundry room does not lend itself well to a front load). We have visited many big box and appliance stores today, and all are pushing the Samsung or LG models. Disappointed with Whirlpool right now as that was what I had and the washer died at not quite 9 years old.

My parents have a pretty new Samsung set that they are pleased with, but online reviews for Samsung are not as favourable as I would have hoped. I have also heard and read mixed reviews for LG. Looking for feedback from anybody who has recently purchased. Looking at a 5.2 cu ft plus unit, and have specifically been looking at the Samsung WA45H7200AP model. Performance is priority, followed by price.