I'll say that I only need to solder occasionally, but when I do it's either large gauge wires, or very fine work. I picked up one of the chinese clones with the digital display about 3 years ago. It came with 5 different tips and they are standard with other brands so replacements when needed will be easy to find.

I've had no issues with it other than trying to tackle a job that probably is too big for a 60w station.

I'd say the best thing to do is find one you're happy with that has interchangeable tips. I use the chisel for most general stuff, one fine tip for the small wires and another fine tip for my plastic hole repairs (put a bit of similar plastic in the hole and on a heat setting just above melting point, fuse the shaving to the hole).