I agree with Wilfred. Keep everything separate. I would tell you to wait and save and at least get the Hakko FX-888D. Anything less and you might find that you are disappointed in the performance, save more money and then buy the Hakko anyway. Now you are out the original amount spent for the cheap soldering station. Unless there is a dire need now, save for the better equipment and avoid the disappointment. Too many people just look at price. I tend to take the long view and look at total cost of ownership. For example, will it take longer to heat up and is the thermal recovery slower. Are the tips of lesser quality and you have to work harder to solder. Are parts going to wear out in a year or less and then you have to repair it, borrowing or buying a second iron. My Hakko 936 (real deal not a clone) is about 6 or 7 years old now and works just as it did when new. I still have my original tips, again real Hakko, not the $2 clones. Granted I don't solder every day but it is nice to know that when I turn it on, it just works. That alone is worth the extra money. Once the shiny newness wears off, you still should be able to enjoy using the tool, whatever it is.