I have a Rowenta that I got for a gift two years ago. I really do love it, but it's HEAVY. I like a very hot iron, but one that's also light weight. So I'm going back to my good old Black & Decker when this one bites the dust. And I agree with the poster regarding steam irons. I use a water bottle, never put water IN my iron. Every time I have in the past, it seemed to hasten the irons demise.