The flexibility to use this iron in areas where an outlet is not available is great.  I like that I can take it from the base and go to an area to iron and not be tethered by a cord.  It works well on ironing wrinkles from curtains as well as the daily shirt's and pants.  That said if you are doing a lot of clothing it takes a little longer than the corded irons due to heat/ charge time in the base versus constant heat on the corded unit. Overall this is a great iron and certainly serves a purpose with our family's needs.