Originally Posted by Just Jan

Time to post an update!!! I absolutely HATE my iron. I purchased the Panasonic NI-WL600. It doesn't get hot enough, it shuts off too soon for quilting, its heavy to lift in and out of the base, and I do not like that both ends are pointed. That means one is constantly lifting it in and out of the base which is a real pain. Also, if you don't get it exactly in the right spot on the base it doesn't slide down in far enough to reheat. It hangs up unless you watch as you return it to the base each time! Between the short shut off time, not getting or staying hot enough and the constant lifting it in and out of the base, it was a very bad choice on my part. I figured I'd give it a chance and maybe I'd get used to it... never happened. Today (Three months later) I went to WalMart and purchased a regular steam iron (Hamilton Beach 19800) and it works much better. The only thing I would change is I'd prefer a regular stainless steel bottom and this one has Teflon or Durathon or whatever the coating is. It also has the swivel cord which keeps the cord from getting in the way and has 3 way shutoff. I think the shutoff time if not in use is 30 minutes and its instant if knocked over. It cost $23.48 and time will tell how it holds up. If it only lasts a year I'm ok at that price. I just want something that does a good job with quilt blocks and is easy on my arm and shoulder. Just saying I would not recommend the Panasonic cordless to anyone. Thought I'd update this post to share my thoughts for anyone else looking to purchase an iron.