I received this a few months ago and have used it numerous times over that time.  This was honestly my first time using a garment steamer and I'm convinced that I've been spoiled by this being my first one.  After filling and turning it on, it heated up in joke, less than a minute.  The handle is designed so that it is comfortable to hold and use, which is especially great for those bigger projects.  The most genius part is the trigger lock for a constant stream of steam! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]