1500 Watts, Corded Iron, with Vertical Steaming, with Auto Shut-off
The D1700 Digital Advantage Iron features spray mist, a multi-position auto-off for peace of mind. The smart steam, surge of steam and vertical steam features handle a variety of steaming need while the ceramic soleplate glides across fabrics. The iron features anti-drip which eliminates water spots by preventing water from entering the steam chamber before the iron reaches the optimal temperature and auto-clean along with a soft grip handle for comfort. The multi-lingual LCD display (English, French and Spanish) is easy to read and the iron features an extra long 10-foot cord.
Price Range: $40 - $50
MPN: D1700
Cord Type: Corded
Vertical Steaming: With Vertical Steaming
Pros: audible beep , clear read-out, reasonably long cord, easy to access fill spout, heel rest
Cons: Smaller sole plate, so-so glide, a bit heavy, hard to see into reservoir
The Bottom Line: Not a bad choice, but not perfect
Review: Couldn't decide between this iron and the T-Fal Ultraglide Diffusion, so I took them both home and tested them out. This one heats up quickly, with an audible beep when it reaches the correct temperature, and did a nice job with the ironing, but I... Read Full Review by fiownah, Sep 30, 2008
Pros: Solid feeling, easy to use and stable when sitting up vertically on your ironing board.
Cons: Could have a bit greater surface area.
The Bottom Line: Definitely worth it, particularly at this price.
Review: COST: Purchased at BJ's in Dedham, MA in Nov 07 for $35. CONTENTS: Iron. Plastic cup for filling iron with water. User manual. EASE OF SET UP: You need to fill the iron with water (obviously). It's difficult to fill straight... Read Full Review by plaurino, Dec 6, 2007