Laurastar Magic I-S5

I'm not a huge fan of ironing, especially as my old Tefal iron would sometimes struggle to iron some of my cotton shirts well, even on maximum steam. So when I accidentally dropped it while ironing, I knew it was time to get a much better replacement. I was all set to get a steam generator iron for about £200, but in Selfridges someone was demonstrating the LauraStar Magi i-S5 and seeing it perform, I knew it was the machine for me. The LauraStar i-S5 is a very powerful steam generator iron built in to its own ironing board. Probably the easiest way to explain it is to describe setting it up ... more

I bought this machine last January and have recently moved, so temporarily it's in storage...I'mlost without it. I'm back on my standard Tefal Iron with a rickety ironing board whch is shorter than my trousers! I was in Harrods with my wife who does not do the ironing, I was amazed when we saw the demonstration of the product. As a designer, I need a system that will iron all of the fabrics that I use plus is suitable for everyday home ironing. The lady demonstrating the product started by showing just how simple the iron is to use. You simply open the board which is on sprung legs and your ... more

Absolutely brilliant my clothes have never looked so good,so easy to use .System quite expensive but i bought one which was a demonstrator so nearly half price and looked brand new i must say.I bought it from Solarzone who are very helpful and answer all questions,item comes fully serviced and boxed as if new with all extras.My hubby has even had a go with it and he can now manage it,so no more excuses from him now. You just open ,set the height,fill reservoir with water switch on and 3 minutes your off,really easy,then when finished put hot iron in end close up and store,dead easy ... more

I have had a Laura Star Magic S5 for 3 year. In that time, Laura star has had to replace it 2 times (luckily, it was under warranty). It has broken again and the warranty is only good from when you purchase the 1st one and is not based on the replacement iron. It has broken again (in less than 2 years) so realistically should be under warranty, but it's not. Repair cost are £250, so I have told LauraStar they can keep it - I'm done with their machines. I strongly recomend anyone thinking about this Iron to think again. They are great when they work, but I've had 3 and they have all broken down ... more

Yes having read some of the other reviews i wish i had read them before buying ours .Yes they work really well,but we have constantly had leaks from the main cylinder and now we have been told it will cost £200 for a new cylinder plus the fitting costs, not worth it . cost a lot of money and they constantly break down and the repair costs are stupid. had ours for 3 years and is now going in the bin.Would strongly advise not to entertain buying one they are not worth the money. this of coarse is my opinion but having read some of the other reveiws it seems to be pretty typical of this appliance ... more