I just took the plunge and ordered a new MXT275. Debated a 50W Wouxun and the 40W Midland options. Price wasn't a factor; it was having all functions and the display on the mic of the MXT275 that did it for me. Absolutely hooked on that feature of this model. I really don't wanna run wiring for a removable head-unit and hate when radios (and, naturally, their displays) are mounted down by the center console which takes ones eyes so far off the road. Plus, since this is going in the bride's car where I'm often a passenger, the display would be upside down to me unless it has the option of reversing the display. Having everything displayed on the mic, I can surely find room somewhere on the dash where it can be viewed easily. If a 40W version of this radio were available AND it had the display mic, it'd be a no-brainer. None the less, from all I've read, I don't think I'm gonna be disappointed and, paired with a good gain antenna, I think it's gonna work well. I was wondering whether display mics could be bought separately and paired with other rigs but didn't wanna do that much research.