I just bought a Matag HE top-loader with no agitator. I love it! The clothes come out cleaner,are well spun - so less drying time & with no agitator there is less problem with washing large items (quilts!). It is not loud. It takes little detergent and it is faster in it's cycles than my old machine. I love it!
I did lots of research before purchasing and got this one for $700, as opposssed to $1,000+ for some of the others.
I love it!