i had a rowenta and i'll never buy another - it was a total piece of junk and 3 months past the warranty it died.
i have a sunbeam steam master now that i got at walmart for $25.
i purchased it 4 years ago and its still going strong. it never drips or drools or spits. i don't steam often but i like having a quality steam when i need it.
it has a non stick plate and gets very hot. it does have auto shut off when its not in use but you just move the iron and it reheats very quickly and beeps when its ready for use.