Well, I took the largest consensus vote and bought a B&D at Walmart this pm. I opted for the $20 model that has the stainless steel plate. I like the weight, and it has a larger surface. I don't like cut off feature, but it is 8 min. when left on the rest, and that seems do-able to me. I also didn't much love the green color, but figured I could live with it. ( : The blue one was just too small for general ironing for me. Would have been great for small pieces, but I need to iron DH shirts, too.
I also bought a small table top board that was wide, and a great size, but it was all made in China, I hate, hate to say.
Thanks to everyone for all the help. Unless I post back with tears, it will all be happy!