I just bought this iron at Joann's based on brand recognition among sewing circles. The Rowenta Power Duo 6650 is fairly sturdy, feels nice when pressing and the buttons are smooth. However, since the iron doesn't have an auto-off feature, I find it very curious that there isn't even a basic on/off switch. Instead, you have to plug and unplug the cord whenever you want a break. Furthermore, the thing doesn't seem to stay on continuously nor steam on command - horizontally or vertically. After one rotation, the iron clicks a couple of times and the light near the cord goes off. Finally, the twisting fabric dial is beneath the handle so it's annoying to adjust.What I should have gotten is the Black and Decker iron Canada Community College uses for sewing classes. All the same features plus, the controls are on top, along with the digital fabric window, so adjustments are easy to monitor. Although the iron has the auto-off feature, at least you can always tell if it is sleeping or ready to use. The caveats; the trap door is chintzy and the cord doesn't swivel. The pros; the auto-off feature seems to have a longer shut down period then other irons.
