I got a Rowenta for Christmas.. I haven't gotten to use it yet but ds has.. worked great.. we will see on the life (the price was 39.00 on sale at Jo Annes) that was 1/2 price.
--Black & Decker is one of the greatest companies ever!!! on all their products!! but.....the last iron I got was a B&D & it didn't last the 20 yrs like most of their stuff.. the cord gets a short in it & it shuts off (continuously!).. I'm hoping to keep it as a backup & maybe ds will 'play' with it & make it work again. Now that I can do without it, he can work on it while I use the new Rowenta... he loves to 'tear things apart' lol
good luck with your new toy!