I agree - a cheap B & D is great! No auto shutoff. I don't have a problem with turning it off - when I leave the sewing room, it is automatic for me: TV, iron, sewing machine in that order.
Now if someone would invent a gadget that would remind me to turn off the the oven when I am finished with it I would be forever grateful. I use it so seldom (ahem). Was on all night again last night.