I have a Rowenta that is from Germany and love it but after the last time that the cat knocked it off hte iron board, she is a magnet for an iron, it didnt want to steam quite as well. I was in Joanns one day and they had the Oliso on markdown, why I dont know for they are still on line, for $29.97. With my extra 10% I could not pass it up and I love it. I love the auto lift feature and it really gets hot and does a great job.