My original press took a crap on me last minute as I was making shirts for someone. I needed one in a hurry so I found this one with the attachments. I really didn't NEED the attachments, but it was cheaper to get one coming WITH them rather than WITHOUT them, so I plan on making mugs, plates, and hats in the future. This press gets hot - fast! It took me a minute to figure out how to set the heat on it, I don't read instructions because most the time they make no sense...I tried to look at it after I figured everything out and I am glad I didn't waste my time trying to read them. Anyways, it works and takes LESS time than my other press took to press a shirt. Seems to also give a stronger adhesion press. I love the fact the top swings around, but the cord is in a bad spot in my opinion. If you don't pay attention, you can easily press the cord. I guess if its affixed to a table and the cord is tucked away, it won't be an issue. But I don't make a lot of shirts to worry with this right now. It is going to take me some time to get used to the smaller pressing platform and the swinging top plate, but I already like this better than my other press. Can't wait to put it to work!