Hi. I was also looking for an iron awhile back and went on line and read all the comments. I ended up with a T-Fal. I spent under $50 on it at Target and I have to say I love it. I had been buying all the cheap ones and just couldn't see buying another nor did I have the money for a Roweta. My favorite thing on the T-Fal is the base. It is wider than normal and I need that . My other ones bit the dust because of kittys jumping on my ironing board or me bumping against it. Room is really tight in my room and I am a little wider than I should be. lol
It does have an automatic shut off, but I need that. Also I like the coating on the plate. fusible comes right off.
I had never heard of the brand but I figured I would try it and I am glad I did.