Panasonic NI-S300TR 1200-Watt Steam Iron with Curved Titanium-Coated Soleplate, White/Green

Excellent iron (2010-03-08) : 5/5
I bought this iron to replace an old Westinghouse iron that I inherited from my Mother before 1980, so I calculate that it was more than 30 years old. I don't iron very often. I had washed a houseful of cafe curtains, and I wanted a good steam iron so that I wouldn't need to sprinkle them before ironing, something that would smooth out the wrinkles with as little effort as possible. I read quite a few reviews on Amazon before deciding which iron to buy. This one was highly acclaimed by many, so I bought it. What a good choice! I love this iron. Knowing that our tap water is hard, I bought a jug of distilled water and filled the iron's reservoir to the appropriate line, followed the directions for steaming, and in no time at all, my curtains were beautifully ironed. It was just perfect for the job. The price was very reasonable for such a good iron, too, and it arrived in only a few days after I ordered it. I like everything about this iron. It's very smooth, not heavy at all, and it's also colorful, which brightens the mood when you're ironing... not a chore I ever enjoyed until now. I like the retractable cord, too. It's especially handy when the iron is stored. I highly recommend this product.
Ironing made easier! (2010-03-06) : 5/5
I am very pleased with my new iron. I previously had a Rowenta, which I purchased about 10 yrs earlier for $85.00 when it started making strange noises and spitting and sputtering I knew it was time for a new one. I really didn't want to spend so much money this time, but I still wanted an excellent product. I searched consumer reports and this one ranked best buy. It pretty much was impossible to find it in the stores except by catalog order. Amazon had the best price, hence it was the logical choice. Now I have a great product for a chore I really, really hate!
Better than Rowenda (2010-03-05) : 5/5
A short time after the warranty expired on my Rowenda steam iron (their best model), it broke. To get it fixed was going to cost as much as a new iron. I was steaming hot, because these irons were supposed to be the "best". They aren't. They're just expensive!!!

I decided to purchase your iron based on the reviews I read. I use it often and absolutely love it. It has tremendous steam, allows me to do my ironing in record time, and beats the Rowenda in ALL categories. I'd highly recommend this little baby to everyone.
Just what was needed (2010-03-03) : 5/5
The iron was the perfect fit for the needs we had. Didn't need any fancy bulky steamer. This works perfectly! Good steamer and heats up quickly.
Not bad for the price (2010-02-28) : 4/5
I hadn't seen this model at any store, so was going by other people's comments. For the most part, it lives upto the good ratings. Its fairly light weight even with the water. Retractable cord is certainly helpful although its operation is not the smoothest. One doesn't need to press hard like my earlier steam iron to get good results. The only glitch I observed is some water leakage when it is laid flat after switching off. I'd call that relatively minor as that doesn't happen if you leave it standing. I haven't had problems with the lid on the water intake as some of the reviews pointed that out. It helps to be careful about that. It looks like a value for money buy so far.