It was time that irons have no more wire ... It's great not to have a thread that runs through ever so before when we go back !!! Based anywhere within range can ask to recharge iron, it can also secure with a device provided on the ironing board but then I found that the base takes up space and can no longer board correctly. Personally, I put it on the iron stand beside. Load indications are located on the base of iron, it only takes a few minutes for it to be ready for use, and then a light indicates when the iron needs to be recharged. You must rest on the base all the 1m / 1m30, a beep will sound slightly when to put it down. This time is short when you're not used to ironing, thus my children have difficulty using it, but it largely corresponds to an ironing room and time to ask the garment to take another so no problem in practice ... on the contrary for those retaking often. I also find annoying base because it takes up space. This is not practical with a not too wide table. You either "do with" either put to one side support. I also found that like any steam iron, he was hungry water. The fact of not having wire is practical, I must admit, but I think we should review the autonomy because for me it is too low. Having to recharge it frequently and wait is painful enough. Verdict: nice, takes up little space BUT I keep my old iron that is faster and will not beep for nothing! In addition to my current iron the temperature control is automatic. Do not sorting my laundry I have trouble with other iron. My iron: care Philips perfect silence. Gros but unbeatable.