[Solmu]

I don't know that much about heat presses (don't own one myself), but from everything I've read on here that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen (i.e. something you'll outgrow rapidly and regret having bought when you chuck it in favour of a bigger model that you could have bought in the first place by saving for that tiny little bit longer).

 

[Solmu]

An 11x15 is certainly not as bad as a 9x12 (where some start), and you are going with a name brand, so that plan might work out for you.

The mantra on these forums is "nothing smaller than a 15x15, you will regret it", but each person is different and you may find that's not actually true for you.

I can't imagine a 15x15 costs that much more than an 11x15 though?

(the other thing to consider is, as you mentioned, the 1000w vs. 1400w - is your power source appropriate for both? it would suck it you got the 1400w model only to find you can't run it)

 

[Solmu]

What do you use since you do not own a heat press?

Laser eyes would be cool, but sadly I just screenprint. I've only used a heatpress a couple of times.