Better Than Chi!

I bought a Sedu straightening iron 5 years ago, and only had to replace it a month ago when my boyfriend dropped it and it broke at the hinge. I decided to try the Chi just for kicks, and after owning it for 1 week it has completely stopped working. There was no temperature setting on the model I bought, and although results were similar, I would have to say the Sedu performed better. I have read that many customers have had trouble getting their straighteners replaced by Farouk (makers of Chi) so why not go with a product that I can testify has worked perfectly for 5 years?