After two top of the line Rowenta's , I had a hard time forking over another $100.00 for an iron. So I usedmy cheapy iron from walmart till I decided which iron .... and two years later the cheapy is still being used. In addition to not investing big $$ for another iron, my carpel tunnel has been much less severe. The weight of the top of the line irons and my pressing obession = really severe pain.
I doubt I will make any big $$$ investing in an iron again. If I need more steam , I just lightly mist the fabric... same results.

Rowentas aren't bad you just need to make sure your are buying a germany made one, also some of their irons don't use distilled as it causes them to leak , right iron + right type of water= a good rowenta

I have had 2 Rowentas that didnt last long, maybe a year apiece. I got an Osilo in July. LOVE IT!!! worth the money. best Iron I have had.

I've never had a problem with my Rowenta, even after it fell off the ironing board...twice.

I've had 2 Rowenta irons. They're good irons, but I now have a Oreck iron and really love it. My last Rowenta did leak and would overheat. I got my Oreck new in the box at a yard sale for $5. It is corded and cordless. I really do like it more than the Rowenta.

I've had my Rowenta Pro Master for over a year with no problems. I love the amount of steam it gives off. If I press the steam button with the iron turned off or before the iron is hot (light goes off), I get some spitting but I should not do that and when I don't I don't have a problem. The only think I don't like about the iron is that the dark blue makes it difficult to see the water level. After using it so much and for over a year I can actually feel when it is light on water and you can see the level just not as easily as I would like.
I have read a lot of negative comments too but I love this iron and am glad I purchased it.

The dry iron from Vermont Country Store is a winner in my book. Its inexpensive and it works GREAT. I never use a steam iron anymore.

I have a Black and Decker that I really like. It has a crack in it from dropping off the board but it still works. I like steam and it does a fine job. BrendaK

I use a steamfast for piecing love it .

One that works! LOL!!!!!! No really my Rowenta