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UNACCEPTABLE!!!! In 5 months it presented a problem and started making the noise you will see in the video. I called LG and they sent an external technician who couldn't wait to leave, he changed the pump (I doubt he used an original spare part) and he got up and left without even waiting for us to do a test (you see, he was in a hurry). And of course, he made sure to leave me his card so that next time I could call him directly. Of course, if I had to pay him and not LG, maybe he would have stayed a little longer. Of course, the problem was NOT solved, the noise intensity just decreased.
Also, during the spin cycle, everything vibrates and it makes a crazy noise even though the legs are tightened and it is leveled.
LG is UNACCEPTABLE!!!

I also join in the process of writing a review, reading what other friends have written.

I should emphasize that I am very picky with everything I buy and always pay attention to the smallest detail. It would be good to keep this in mind while reading the rest.
First of all, I have to say that it is not possible to get a machine with which you could open a furniture shop with 300-400 euros. If that were true, professionals who spend 5000+ euros on a ribbon would probably be doing something wrong. The truth is that with the various reviews and videos I had seen about this product, I thought it was perfect. Of course, when I got it in my hands, I landed in reality.

First of all, I bought it for 285 + 40 euros for shipping and I believe that this should be its price and not the 400 euros they were asking for a long time.

Now, as for the technical aspects:
I consider the machine to be decent (definitely not perfect) and for this price, it is the best choice. Cheaper Chinese ribbons, etc. are useless without any adjustment capability and with an aluminum table and a cutting guide that cannot stay stable.

Now, moving on...
I'll start with the adjustment of the wheels: No matter how much I experimented with tightening more or less and with the tilt of the upper wheel, the ribbon at one point, as it turns to the right, moves 1mm backwards and then returns. However, during the tests I did, it doesn't seem to affect the cutting.

Vertical bearing guide:
There, I consider it to be the biggest problem. Although it is of good quality, the whole system of the rail is supported by 2 plastic guides. This results in the whole system being slightly inclined, so when you adjust the bearings to the low position, they do not hold their adjustments when you lift the guide all the way up. In the end, I solved the whole system and did the following: I wrapped the guides with a little tape so that there is no play in the rail. Now the whole system is very stable. As for the tilt (in my case, it was slightly to the right), I placed a 1mm thick wheel between the screw and the upper guide, so that it pushes it outwards and thus brings it as close to straight as possible. It's not perfect, but the problem was fixed by 95%. If, for example, the side bearings in position 0 are perfectly adjusted with the Snodgrass method (see video below), in position 10, there is a slight suspicion of "licking" on the right.

Now, from there onwards, and based on the tests I did, adjust the bearings to 3 points. Below that, it will be useless because it will never go lower. And if you cut 16mm melamine, the guide should be at 3 points in height so that you can see what you are doing.
Cutting quality: In the tests I did with melamine without adjusting the cutting guide (fence), the tool loses 0.2mm at 30 points. That is, when I cut a thickness of 1cm (30cm length melamine), one edge measured with a caliper showed 10.16 and the other 10.35. I believe it can be much better if you take the time to adjust the guide.

Finally, to help anyone who struggles with the adjustment of the machine:
1) After loosening all the bearings, lift the vertical guide all the way up and remove the table, start with the adjustment of the ribbon.
2) Adjust the lower bearings first (start with the back one and measure the sides).
3) We adjust the upper bearings in the same order as the lower ones at the height of the guide, 3 points.

This is the best video and it will help you a lot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxVyKsbuwZQ

As for the cuts, this is the whole essence, the ribbon seems to respond adequately whether it is a free cut or not. Even in free cuts, I had no problem following the line and achieving very good results. With the proper adjustment of the bearings, the ribbon does not "drift" at all. Beyond that, the rest is a matter of practice and technique.

In closing, let me say the following. Do not think that if you spend a thousand euros on a more expensive machine, you will not encounter such problems. In all machines, more or less, you need to get your hands dirty and come up with some tricks. And this is because they are either machines aimed at hobbyists (like this one) or they are construction site machines that do not require precision, but speed and power. They are not, in other words, furniture maker's machines. You will only find perfection in professional workshop machines.

Positives:
Good construction quality, except for the vertical guide system.
Very stable parallel cutting guide.
Solid cast iron table that adjusts correctly.
Cuts are very good if adjusted properly.

Negatives:
Difficult and time-consuming to adjust.
Needs some "handiwork"

Very high quality and sturdy construction. I have purchased other models from Brateck and never had any issues. It includes screws of three different sizes to fit all televisions. It also includes wall plugs along with 10mm screws for wall mounting. If you have your own wall plugs, it is better to use them because the ones included in the package are not as high quality. Nevertheless, I used them and had no problems, it is securely screwed to the wall.

Stay away!!!!
I explain so as not to be misunderstood....... when it plays - emphasis on "when", it's okay. This......

Now let's see the negatives. Imagine that with this money, what you're essentially buying is a 50 euro tablet (meaning the worst you can get), just in 43 inches.

The processor is simply tragic and can't do the simplest things without freezing. You can't even change channels. Unbelievable lag every time you switch channels - it takes about 5 seconds for the sound to sync with the image.
The built-in receiver is terrible. It couldn't pick up the national channels. I took it back to the store and they couldn't tune it there either (all the other ones they had on the shelf were working fine).

The first video I tried to play on YouTube, as soon as I tried to fast forward it a bit, it froze and wouldn't unfreeze no matter what - I had to unplug it.

Yes, Android has many things inside.... Netflix, YouTube, ERTflix, etc..... but what's the use? You don't buy a tablet.... for a TV, you pay for it and it can't do the basics. In general, it freezes a lot within Android.

The media player? Better leave it......

Luckily they accepted it back at the store, I paid 20 euros more (370 instead of 350 that I had bought it for) and got a Panasonic and I was saved. Perfect picture and sound, flawless functionality without any freezes. It may not have Google Assistant and voice searches, etc.... but do the ones that have them work?

With 350 euros or even 500, don't expect to get an Android TV that works properly, when there are models of 1000 and above that still freeze.

Very good and honest value for money solution for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money. The microphone is very good and clear - the voice sounds flawless. Also, the arm is very flexible and you can bring it exactly to the position that suits you.

When you lift the microphone up, it mutes. Also, the microphone can be lowered from both sides, so you can wear it on both the right and left ear.

The speaker is very good, with clear sound without distortion. I deduct one star because personally, the side without the earpiece didn't fit well on my head (it's a bit hard), so I added a sponge pad myself.

Completely satisfied with the purchase. I would recommend it.