I have both a Black and Decker (bought from a garage sale) and a Rowenta (won as a door prize). Both are fabulous. I never had the leaking issue that others have had.
I primarily use the Black and Decker for most everything. The Rowenta, with it's ever so smooth surface, I use only for ironing yardage. This is to prevent other family members from using it and dropping it on the floor (past experience).