Rowenta DW6080 Eco-Intelligence 1700-Watt Energy Saving Steam Iron Stainless Steel Soleplate with Auto-Off, 400-Hole, Black

The Product Description Below...says it all(Rowenta is Brand Name I Trust, and I bought two of the DW6080):Product DescriptionRowenta, the leading manufacturer of high-performance steam irons and garment steamers, introduces North America's first energy saving iron, the Eco Intelligence iron. This new addition to Rowenta's premiere garment care line operates at 100% efficiency and provides users with 25% energy savings. The Eco Intelligence iron was created with technology and design in mind and is available in a sleek black color with green detailing, accentuating its modern shape. The iron's new and patented Microsteam400 3De soleplate is at the crux of the energy-efficient design - helping to concentrate steam on the fabric, reducing loss of steam and therefore saving on water usage. Additionally, the unique new Eco Steam system is designed to help ensure optimal steam output to save energy and still provide the performance Rowenta users demand of their products. In addition to the ergonomic rotary trigger for both left and right-handed users, the exclusive steam optimization system offers three different settings, including: Dry position for perfect finish; Eco position for delivering optimal steam output while saving energy; Boost position for additional variable steam for ultra thick fabrics and stubborn creases. The various design features of the new Eco Intelligence iron lead to optimum ironing results. 1700 watts of power ensure fast, powerful heat-up and superior bursts of steam for thick fabrics or vertical steaming. The round shape at the back of the product reduces the frequency of creases when ironing and in line with other Rowenta products, the Eco Intelligence iron features a high-precision tip for reaching narrow areas and a stainless steel soleplate for premium scratch resistance.

I was a bit leary of buying this iron, as it is quite expensive, but I decided to go for it. My old iron was decent, but cheap. This is a HUGE upgrade. Loads of steam, it heats up quickly, and it is very pretty with the floral pattern on it.This is a very hefty iron - which is good - the weight means I don't have to bear down on it like with my old iron. There is a huge amount of steam coming out of this iron - even more if you switch it to turbo. I was able to iron 3 dress shirts in under 20 minutes, which is a huge improvement over my old iron. I was able to iron the sleeves from one side, without flipping and ironing the other side, and the crease in the sleeve is razor sharp. After ironing the three shirts I still have half a tank of water left.One thing I have noticed is that while this iron heats up much faster than my old iron, it takes WAY longer to cool down. This really is a good thing, it means that it retains its heat better, and is ready for another shot of steam very quickly.I do wish the cord was black, but that is a minor quibble that has no impact on the performance of the iron.The cord isn't super long, but I have one of those whip cord holder things from Polder that clamps onto the ironing board, and I had no issues with reach, even though that elevates the cord 2 feet above the ironing board. I do generally iron quite close to a socket though. Worst case scenario, you buy an extension cord (buy one that is rated to carry enough power for the iron - you don't want to burn your house down.

I bought this iron to replace my 30 year old Rowenta and I really love all the upgrades. I bought this model despite the negative reviews as I loved the lovely appearance, I admit it, and I'm so glad that I did! I'm a quilter and I find that the steam works fabulously to quickly iron whatever piece I'm working on. Whoever wrote about a chintzy burst of steam button was using the wrong button, the burst button is solid and works great. I appreciate the cup that comes with the iron to refill it as it is designed well and holds exactly the amount you need to fill the chamber, which by the way is easy to see into. I like the weight even tho it is a tad heavy as it presses things in a jiffy. Very comfortable to my hand. When it auto turns off, the iron turns back on by placing horizontally and heats up within seconds so that is not an issue. I love the tapered nose and the coverage of all the steam holes. This is just a well designed and wonderful iron; Totally worth the money. Mine says Made in Germany.

I have owned many irons that came from big box stores in the $20-$30 range. They always do a decent job for a while and then they break. When my old iron was on its last legs, I started looking for something that wasn't quite so disposable. I decided I wanted to go with Rowenta because of the company's reputation and especially because most of the irons are still made in Germany instead of China like everything else. When comparing Rowenta models, I'll be honest, the design of this iron won me over. It didn't look like any other iron and is actually kind of pretty. I mean, it is still an iron and I'm not going to put it on my mantle or anything, but it is a pretty iron!I am blown away by the performance of this iron. After years of using those crappy irons and struggling to get wrinkles out, it has been incredible to smooth fabric with one pass. This iron has LOTS of steam. The first big ironing project I had was a quilt I was making. Every step was a breeze, from ironing uncut fabric, to pressing seams, to smoothing multiple layers of fabric. I have since had similar results ironing clothes and even delicate curtains. It is just incredibly quick and easy. I have never used an iron that works so well and would recommend this model to anyone.