Do you realize how much deodorant is left to use if you take it apart and look under the elevator platform? You can get almost a week or two more if you use carefully.
Despite the flaws of the deodorant stick, I still prefer it to spray. However, In the past I have been ambivalent about the solid vs. gel issue. I have used solid happily for a couple of years now, but for a while I couldn't make up my mind and I am considering reverting to the gel just to change things up.