Black & Decker Light N Easy Compact Steam Iron

This B%26D Light 'n Easy model was purchased to replace a 35-year old B%26D Light 'n Easy that suddenly konked out last month. Part of the pleasure of using this one is obvious: how nice to have a heel rest that isn't Gorilla Glued on (which is how the other one limped through the last 10 years or so--)! The color is fun, the features such steam automatically matched to the heat setting, the swivel cord and automatic shut off are useful (swivel cord makes it easy to switch hands and work from the other side of a garment). Plus I notice some features that aren't mentioned, but matter: for example, the position of the heat plate below the extensive plastic "cabinet." Many times you'll reach for the iron without really looking at it after moving a garment, and this design ensures that you don't wrongly reach for the hot part. This iron is heavier than the old model, but that helps to press the clothes at a lower heat setting. From reading the reviews, I guess it's not reasonable to expect this one to last 35 years but - hey, why not?