I like a hot iron, I want steam, and I hate ones that time out on me. I've had them beep off while I'm carefully pressing a long seam...
I drop my irons a lot and they don't last long, I buy the cheapest one with the extra long cord (if the cheapest one is $15, this is $18-20). They last about 5 years for me. I've tried more expensive -- they usually only last 2 years
If you like your iron, an extension cord is all you need!