I read this thread and decided to try a titanium flat iron. I just bought a Babyliss Pro Titanium Nano and I can't wait for it to arrive!
I currently have the Hana Elite and agree that although it straightens well, it really crushes the strands and my ends always look flat or crispy, even on low temp settings. And I never get than hair flipping swang I see other naturals get when I know I don't have product weighing my hair down. Hopefully this will solve my problems so I can wear my hair straight more often.
In the past, tried a Sedu ceramic/tourmaline mix and a ceramic Chi. I liked the Hana more and gave these away.