Washing Machine and Dryer ~ $1200

Hello Ozbarganites,

Am moving into a new place soon and will be needing a washer and dryer. Combine that with the new AMEX explorer I have and I need to spend $1500. Which I would like to do this week so waiting may not be an option. I would like to try and keep this purchase at around $1200? I do not have much knowledge at all in the area except from reading Bosch is great for some people while others are saying it is terrible now, some models are made in Germany and some aren't. Miele is also a top of the line brand but that looks way too far out of my price range. I would

Hoping to look at a large washing machine as less loads = better.

I have access to the entertainment book so can get 10% off DJ gift cards if I can price match there.

So Ozb can you help me out? What sort of setup do you recommend?