This phone is just ok it has a full keyboard so its good for texting but its a little big if you just want it as a ordinary phone. There are some bad stuff to it they are that if you dont have a sidekick plan it doesnt let you go on the internet or go on the catilog to buy songs and ringtones. Also, it doesnt have a calculator or a alarm clock so if you want it for those i wouldnt get it. Next, its easy to break the sceen is big so it can get a crack in it.. i wouldnt recomend this to a friend because it is way to big. If you are going to give this phone as a gift to your son or daughter dont they...