This PHILIPS "Perfect Care Elite" is because in any case a very different caliber:
The design is ultra-sleek, and especially the soleplate is a real lightweight. Very, very good, I like the grip, ergonomics and ease of the handpiece, the soleplate - is very comfortable to hold. I have rejected in the past, iron, because the hand position was screwed up while ironing, and that can not happen a while ironing with this ironing system mE.
The "OptimalTEMP" technology and the constant regulated steam output (steam pressure but regulated to Turbo mode) is frankly once getting used to for me, and I first had to make several trial runs, with not as "important" strap pieces to a trust to win in the automatic regulation. Once I relaxed to the extent I have to say that the automatic regulation is a real gain, because I do not need to pre-sort the strap pieces, and can iron all kinds of sensitive matters in between times, without breaking my head, whether the temperature is OK , Incidentally, it is also a great thing for not ironing or substance Experienced.
Downside, though, is that you have to give up for special areas, eg in the hobby tailoring which Highness about the temperature etc..
Very positive is the larger than average, removable water tank, the loose for at least 1-2 large enough laundry baskets with family laundry on the capacity for me.
The heating is by the way very quickly; the device is ready pretty fast.
From the water, the Philips-iron is designed for tap water; distilled water is recommended only for very kalkbelastete tap water regions. This is true, unfortunately, towards us; but I use a mix of filtered and distilled water. The "Descaling alarm", this machine but I find great because it takes place necessarily. About a cup of liquid descaling then drained back to the accumulated lime on the device.
Conclusion: a very good, modern ironing station that has its price.