What's a good flat iron?

I had a Helen of Troy flat iron when I still lived in the states. It was great! Relatively cheap ($30 at Sally Beaty Supply) and it was very good on my fine hair.

Now I have a Braun and it is also very good.

Both were ceramic flat irons
 
If you want great quality and something that will last a long time..save up a little. I have a chi turbo flat iron...cost me about 170 dollars...but well worth it I promise!!!
 
My vote goes to the Chi as well. I find that the slimmer one works better for me (there's 2 sizes). I've also heard great things about the GHD ones and I'm dying to try mine but mum won't give it to me til I lose more weight lol. They're both in the 120-200 USD range.
 
If you find they damage, just buy some of Matrix sleek flat iron spray or some similar spray-they make the iron glide over the hair as opposed to sticking and burning.