I just got an Oliso at a quilt show yesterday and posted to ask about it before seeing your post. I love the 12 foot long cord and speed of heating up. Of course the little lift feet are the big feature and I'm happy not to have a standing iron to tip over any more. But it does make a weird little whiny noise each time you pick it up and put it down which I don't like. Guess I'll get used to it. Probably would not have spent the money but I got a really good deal and hubby wanted me to have it. I have a nasty burn on my inner forearm the other day reaching for a piece of fabric near the standing iron. Guess that won't happen again. It remains to be seen how happy I'll be with it as time goes on. Good luck in your quest.