After two top of the line Rowenta's , I had a hard time forking over another $100.00 for an iron. So I usedmy cheapy iron from walmart till I decided which iron .... and two years later the cheapy is still being used. In addition to not investing big $$ for another iron, my carpel tunnel has been much less severe. The weight of the top of the line irons and my pressing obession = really severe pain.
I doubt I will make any big $$$ investing in an iron again. If I need more steam , I just lightly mist the fabric... same results.