I have been enjoying my istick quite a bit, it's great for the car and tossing in your pocked while out and about. As far as the longevity of it, I figure if it lasts a year or more for the price it's well worth it, as by that point i'm sure something better for the price will be out at the rate things are evolving right now in this industry. Like agri said, it's less than a carton of analogs, well worth trying.