I had a Rowenta overseas, and had to leave it-used it and used it and used it-loved it! Then my old iron, which I allowed my house girl to use to iron bit the dust, so I was forced to let her use mine. Needless to say, she ruined the teflon plate ironing over zips and buttons. I am glad to read these posts because I am looking for a new iron now! I have a cheap Walmart GE with auto shut off which I bought my sons when they moved into their apartment together 6 years ago (and I doubt EVER used!), so for the time being, it is filling the gap.