Euro-Pro GI490 Iron with Auto Shut-off

Pros: long pivot cord, even dependable heat with all fabrics, burst-of-steam feature

Cons: none so far

The Bottom Line: I have only used this product for the past six months but so far have been totally satisfied with its performance and would recommend it to others.

Review: I bought the Euro-Pro Shark G1490 Professional Electronic Iron about six months ago after my son borrowed my old dollar store iron and never returned it. I had only paid ten dollars for the old iron but it had lasted me over five years...

Pros: Looks good. Long cord. Heavy weight seems to indicate high-quality.

Cons: Stops working. Takes forever to heat up. Ridiculously expensive for what you get.

The Bottom Line: Only a "steam iron" in the loosest sense. Barely satisfies the warranty of "fitness for a particular purpose". Do not buy this iron.

Review: I'm afraid this review won't add anything to the debate. This iron is a piece of junk. I see that mine lasted longer than most -- three years -- before giving up the ghost. But it's been a painful three years.

From Day One, it's been very...

Pros: Cool video on the box that will entertain your kids for 10 or 15 minutes.

Cons: Poor Quality, Short Life Span, Possible Fire Hazard

The Bottom Line: Keep away, Sharks Bite!

Review: My last iron was a $100 Rowenta Pro. Loved it while it worked but for a hundred bucks, I wanted something to last more than a year.

Several months ago we saw the Shark Euro-Pro at BJ's Wholesale Club. It was on a featured display with a...

Pros: NONE WARRANTED FOR THIS IRON

Cons: CHEAPLY MADE CHROME FINISH IS PEELING OFF. DRIPS WATER CONSISTENTLY STAINING CLOTHES.

The Bottom Line: Based on the packaging, product characteristics and price this product does not live up to name. I will probably never buy any other Shark product.

Review: It was with great pleasure that I watched the Shark being compressed by our Garbage Truck today. This piece of garbage has stained its last piece of clothing at our house. I have had to wash more clothing since I purchased this iron due to staining...

Pros: Pretty stainless steel, fancy looking lights

Cons: Tips over easily, hard to fill, quits working, doesn't steam well, cheaply made

The Bottom Line: Made with inferior materials and breaks easily. Poor design quality and not user friendly. Don't waste your money.

Review: Quite literally the only thing this iron has going for it is the 'fancy' stainless look and it's long cord. Even that doesn't last. It's sole plate scratches easily and gets a grungy dingy coating on it after a short time using it.

Iron...

Pros: Great for a few months!

Cons: Without warning, completely dies after 5 months. Nothing customer service would do to fix it.

The Bottom Line: THIS PRODUCT STINKS - DON'T BUY IT.

Review: Hi, all -

I seriously wish I would have read your comments before putting the Shark on my registry. My husband and I have now been married 5 months, and received this as a gift for the wedding.

At first, I was so excited to have...

Pros: Adjustable Steam, Worked Great While It Worked

Cons: Quit working after 6 months of light service

Review: My story is similar to others I've read, but I feel like I need to add my two cents worth. I purchased this iron at Target 6 months ago. I used the iron on average 4 times per week for touch up ironing & steaming.
Initially it worked great. I...

Pros: Looks Great

Cons: Doesn't work

Review: I wish I had looked at epinions before I bought this iron.

I liked the styling and I have a Shark floor steamer that works great. The auto shut off on the iron kicks in after the documented 7 minutes and no amount of "gently rocking back...

Pros: This lousy iron made me realize the importance of buying a good iron.

Cons: Probably the worst appliance I've ever bought.

Review: Worst iron ever. Keeps tipping over when it's standing upright. constantly leaks water because temperature isn't constant, doesn't seem to get wrinkles out easily, and the outside sweats and drips on items while I'm ironing. Made ironing a shirt for...

Pros: Great steam, takes out wrinkles like a charm. Feels weighty and solid in your hand.

Cons: Very poor durability/reliability. Seems to have significant bugs or defects in internal electrical components.

Review: This irons works great... when it works.

A friend of mine had one of these. I'd used it a few times and was very impressed with the performance so I decided to purchase. Mistake.

I've had two of these irons now. On the first the...