I have a Shark...have had it for about 6 months. I agree with the previous poster who mentioned that fact that not only do you have to 'move' the iron to wake it up, but you also have to reset the heat setting. I do find that a little bit annoying. I also do not find that mine steams like I think it should. Other than that, I guess I have not had any complaints. In the past I have had Black and Decker and also Rowenta irons so this time I tried a Shark. I try not to ever spend too much on an iron...simply because I know that it won't last. Not sure what kind I will try next.