I had a T3 dryer in the states--currently in storage due to the voltage difference. Man, I love that baby. But I have the type of hair requiring industrial strength power. I found the video posted by Heather really interesting, actually. I find that a more powerful dryer and ion function dries my hair faster. I suspect a lot of people don't notice this because their hair dries quickly anyway, but with your average Joe dryer mine takes a good 20 minutes. I need power. seriously. Having said all that, Anna, you can probably get away with a cheaper dryer, no? Your hair is not heavy and a little wavy? I have had good luck with my Braun dryer that I bought in Germany. It is no T3, but at a fourth of the price it is not too bad. Man I wish I had that T3 though. But maybe their quality is going down hill? I bought mine around 2006.