Can't tell you what to get, but I CAN tell you what NOT to get: no Rowentas....I've gone through three of them in less than two years...and no Sharks...bought one 10/6/10 and that @#$% quit on me tonight! I am currently using a very (too) small Rival I got on sale at WalMart for $5.00 and it's probably the best bargain I've seen! Good luck!