I've had mine for several years and like using it while I'm piecing, then afterwards I use a regular iron for pressing the finished block. You have to be careful not to burn yourself but it's handy to have it plugged in next to your sewing machine for quick seam pressing. I use the wooden holder and a small (6 inch) ironing/cutting pad and it doesn't take up much space, especially for classes. Don't know about the one with all the attachments because mine is the older one that only came with the one pointed (spade shaped) tip. Never had a problem with it not being hot enough.