I've been using the Hakko FX-888D for two years now, I love this thing. It has been reliable, the tips and wands are cheap, and it retains its heat very well. In my opinion, this is the best $100 soldering iron. I kind of have my doubts about the one Voultar recommended, there aparently is a crappy version of it and there is no real easy way to tell without dissassembly, where as with the Hakko, you are garunteed quality. Personally, I've had no issues with this iron, it's great with ground planes and has a wide variety of tips available. The only irons that I have used that have been better, are $800 metcals thst we have at work. Boy are those a dream to use, they are perfect in every way, but they are way too expensive for the average person.