I had a devil of a time trying to find an iron that would not shut off automatically! I found an older B&D at Goodwill for $3.99 and love it - I also got a Tefal for ($4.99) - gorgeous iron with steam spouts all over and really heats up! Problem was one or two passes on something using steam and you need to put more water in it!! :-) Have a Rowenta that leaks like a sieve (I don't use any more). My favorite is that little Black & Decker - but I realize you are looking for a "steamless". I also have plugged mine into a cord with a switch and (knock on wood) haven't had any problem so far, I like that I can just flip it when I am ready to leave the room. It is good to hear about all of these reasonably priced irons - it seems like they all go up about the time you are looking for one. :-)
Marysewfun