I've had my Panasonic for almost a year. It's a keeper. I have never felt like putting it back in the base was a problem. Some one told me to look for the model with a flat back (not the 360) since it allows you to set it down for a second without putting it back in the base. I purchased it on Amazon for $60. I see they are going for more now - not sure why.
I also put a wooden TV tray at the end of my ironing board to keep the base on while I'm ironing.
Here's a picture of it.
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-NI-...+cordless+iron