I change irons every couple of years.  Why, you ask?  I find that inevitably, it gets scratched up, when I accidentally iron over the buttons, and such,  and the bottom does not glide as smoothly as I would like it.  I got the Rowenta steam iron this time and I am obsessed about this new iron!  Very efficient.  Heats up quickly, and has 300 steam holes, so the steaming process is easy and fast.  Lightweight, easy to operate, easy to fill, and best of all - I can use it for vertical steam on my curtains, or if I just need a quick refresh on my clothes and don't feel like getting the ironing board out.  I am trying to figure out how to pack it to take on my business trips as irons in hotels are the worst.  With this Rowenta lightweight iron, I just might!