I did have a Rowenta travel iron that I paid 39.00 for and it pooped out after not quite two years of infrequent use, so when it came time to buy another one I went to Wally world and found a Rival for under $7.00 and it works great. It doesn't turn off after sitting for a while and gets plenty hot. I don't use water in it because I don't care how much you pay for irons, they are going to spit out junk. I make my own starch and spritz when it is needed. When I leave the room for longer than a potty break, I unplug my iron, so that's why I didn't mind that it doesn't turn off. You have to look for this iron on the shelves because they don't make it too obvious that they have it.
Good luck with which ever iron you buy. Happy quilting!
Oh! and it's lightweight and powerful.
Last edited by quiltinglady-1; 09-12-2013 at 06:30 AM.