January 10, 2012
Smartphone connectivity
New wash cycle rinse system
Straightforward and highly customizable interface
Not for Luddites
Introduction
Among the TVs, computers and cameras, this year’s Consumer Electronics Show features “smart” appliances. One of the more interesting we’ve seen is Samsung’s WF457 washing machine. In addition to a massive 4.5 cubic foot interior, it has the ability to be controlled by a smartphone app. It’s also got a new dual-spray wash that’s supposed to reduce wash cycle time by 25 percent. We’re really looking forward to getting one in our lab and seeing if any of those features help it get stains out of clothes.
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Page 1
Design
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Washing Features
Smartphone connectivity and improved wash cycles Read More... |
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Wash Controls & Use
As complex as you want it to be Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung WF457. Read More... |
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Specs
See all the scores for the Samsung WF457. Read More... |
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