You don't need to wait until retirement smoochie. If there is a need for it then why wait? Your right, it isnt much different from having a phone, only it's a phone you can wear on your wrist, round your neck, on a clip to your belt, or just popped in your pocket. You don't need to main unit to be on display on a wall or anything, as it is rather loud when it is activated, so it isnt sat there as a topic of conversation unless you would want it to be. I'll sell you one if you like :P Good price my friend good price *wink wink*