I grudgingly admit that a shut off iron is a good idea for me. Yep, I am easily distracted etc. Oh, well, I do find if the first thing I do when I go back to the ironing board is to pick up the iron and shake it a bit, that the heat is usually back on by the time I have arranged my fabric on the board. So, it really isn't a big deal. I do have to get up from my sewing machine or cutting board to get to the ironing station....this is a pain also....but it really is good for me to have to get up. I usually stitch up as much as I can before moving to the ironing board, and then press as much as I can before moving back to the sewing machine or cutting board. Works for me. Oh, and I am using my little black and decker quite a bit these days although it does not get as hot as the Rowenta because it is lighter and I am getting creaky.