The Samsung SGH-T819 is a great sliding screen phone for the budget minded consumer. I have been with T-Mobile for several years and when I can I take advantage of the phone upgrades that they offer (with the extension of the service contract). I do not like to pay for cell phones but I love to get them with a rebate offer or for free if possible. This phone is very simple and does not have all the bells and whistles that many touch screen phones have...and I like that! All I want is to take pictures of my daughter, make calls and text my friends...that is it. And that is what I am able to do well...