I have a cordless and it works great. It is an Oreck, not a Panasonic. I've had it probably 15 years. I don't use it often, but love it when I do. I think having it on a Big Board would make it more useable. It works great for ironing squares, but it cools off too quickly when pressing the backing or yardage. I'm sure they have improved them since I got mine.