I received this iron in exchange for my unbiased review of the product. My old iron had went kaput about a year ago, and I needed to replace my iron. This iron is better than your mother's iron. It has the traditional steam function, that gives sharp creases like any good iron. But it is so much lighter, has different heat program cycles, and is the perfect size to get things done without giving your arm a workout. I wanted a real iron, that produced the same results as the old fashioned heavier models, but this is so much better. It is functional, practical, and gets the job done.  I find myself using the iron frequently, as opposed to occasionally like I did before. This is a keeper, and one that I highly recommend.