Gary, very good points you bring to the table, I do not need a bluetooth or the MSN enhanced receiver. I guess I always base my research on the latest models, when, as you have mentioned, may not be of any benefit to me at all.Is the Bluetooth option and the MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 3 months free) important to you? If so then it looks like a winner. I have the 255W which is very similar except for no Bluetooth and the MSN receiver is an optional add-on (and it's cheaper at Amazon).
I am very satisfied with my 255W.