I have had the Shark, a Panasonic, a Black and Decker, and a Rowenta, all of which I eventually got rid of. I got the Oliso last year and love everything about it - it heats fast, has a 20 minute shut off, and hasn't spit at me once. Took me a while to get used to not setting it on end, but wouldn't trade it for anything. We are on well water, so I do use cheap bottled water in it.