I purchased this new from Amazon in November 2005 for $56.99, and am amused to see that the price has actually increased by 75%.This little beauty is still working just fine to spite the many, many times I've dropped it and whacked it against things. It has easily outlasted several headsets and ear-buds. I would estimate that this unit has given me over 500 hours of service.My only complaint is that I could do with somewhat better reception. (I am in San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles County.)