I hear ya Pat and i will say iwas the same way, my wife wanted one and so to keep her happy ''we'' got new phones, family plan thing so i got one no matter what but i will say now that ive learned how to use most of it, its realy cool, i just wanted to make calls but now i can go on the net anywhere with or without WiFi and skype(video chat) GPS that works better then the Garman i perchased just for that,, its not so bad man!!! I feel your pain thow ive been there..plus when im working in the yard i can play live radio or stuff ive loaded all day long and thats alsume to me!!!