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While expert reviewers such as ConsumerReports.org, and Good Housekeeping and Real Simple magazines favor more expensive steam irons in their latest ratings, user reviews tell a completely different story. In fact, some Reviewers and users agree: The Black & Decker Digital Advantage D2030 (*Est. $50) proves the point that you don't have to spend more than $100 on a steam iron to get great results. Even though it costs a bit more than a very basic steam iron -- and retails for less than many Rowentas -- this 1,500-watt model has plenty of features, including a digital readout, stainless-steel soleplate, soft-grip handle, automatic cleaner, variable steam control, burst-of-steam and vertical steam functions, and a motion-sensitive automatic shutoff with audible alerts. It also has a beeping light indicator that lets you know when your preferred temperature has been reached when you lower the setting.