I've purchased several, cheapy irons and Wally World and they've lasted, at best, 3-4 months. So, I came across an older Rowenta iron at Goodwill for $5 and snapped it up. It's still going strong after 2 years. It's heavier and does shut off, but heats right back up when I rock it. It has a wonderful, narrow point and it gets very hot. The only downfall for me is that it uses a lot of electricity.
If anyone is looking for a dry iron, I'd check for an older, used one...something from the 50s, or 60s, when they were more popular. Also, they were made so much better then and will probably last you a lifetime.
~ Cindy