I prefer steam to dry irons. I have a shark...for a couple years now. I have been happy with it except for the fact that it shuts off too darn fast! So frustrating that in the time it takes me to stitch something, it shut off. And, just recently, it has started spitting water...occasionally leaving a water mark on the fabric. I have a birthday coming up so I may treat myself to a new iron at the LQS.