Oliso TG1050 1600 Watts Smart Iron

At last!
I just recently purchased this iron and so far am very impressed with the quick heat-up and ease of use. My last two irons were both Rowenta brand. They came so highly reccommended by clerks in fabric shops and by Martha Stewart, using one regularly on her show during craft segments. Well, my first one died in less than a year after purchase. It wasn't cheap! ($80-90.00 range) I sent it back to the company and asked if they could repair it and let me know what the charge would be since it was out of the warranty period. Two weeks later I got it back, not repaired with a short and somewhat rude note stating that since it was out of it's warranty they would not touch it, completely ignoring my offer to pay for the repair. Later I decided to try Rowenta again with a lower end model, (less expensive) that still delivered on the steam factor. Well that one lasted about 4 years total before it died but, the steam element went caput in only a few months after purchase. While I researched...

Finally, THE BEST iron!
Here is what my wife says about our new Oliso Iron:
Finally, someone updated the old iron! Do you remember when you first learned how to iron, and how inconvenient it was to learn to put the iron up on its end when you turned the fabric to iron more? With this Oliso, you no longer have to do that, as it has 3 feet that automatically come out of the bottom of the iron when you set it down on the faceplate and let go of the handle. Yes, the handle has sensors! This takes a little while to learn if you have been ironing the old-fashioned way with other irons, but once you do, it makes ironing such fun!
Other great features of this updated iron:
1) the controls are on top of the handle, not under, so the dial can clearly be read.
2) heats up very quickly.
3) has a large water reservoir, easy to fill.
4) an on/off switch on the base of the iron in case you decide you do want to iron the old-fashioned way.
5) very good steam feature.
6) comes in...

Every bit worth the price
After suffering through having to use a very sub-par Black & Decker iron for a few years, I researched many irons and decided to go with either an Oliso or a Rowenta (my goal being to put a real investment in an iron). As it happens, I received the Oliso TG-1050 for my birthday in March, so the decision was made for me! In any case, I've been using the iron for about two months now and have no complaints so far. I use mine for general sewing and hand quilting purposes.

The Main Points...

Heat - I've had a few irons that were hotter, but the Oliso gets hot enough for all my needs (include precise piecing for quilts). It has an adjustable heat dial accessible from the top handle, which is very convenient. Another great feature is the adjustable steam (four different levels of steam, not just on or off). This steam feature is quite helpful when working with different fabrics in a single project.

Leakage/Water Tank - I haven't noticed any extreme leakage...

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