I was in college before I had texting capabilities on my cell phone. Although I was obviously lagging behind in the newest technological fad, I was not disturbed. I was still able to communicate with the people I needed to communicate with. It was not until my junior year in college that I really became highly involved in texting, but this was only due to the fact that I was president of my music fraternity. My fellow fraternity members informed me that it would be better to contact them via text messaging, so I gave in.
The one feature that I absolutely LOVE on my cell is the camera. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius. It is easy to use, convenient, and I am able to send pictures immediately to my sisters and friends. The picture quality has 
improved drastically from my first cell phone to my second, (yes, I know… not many updates for me). I often send pics from my phone to my email just so that the picture will be larger, and the quality is not too bad at all.
I’m not into much of the newer technological capabilities that are offered with cell phones nowadays. Call me old fashioned, but I enjoy the anticipation of sitting down at a computer to check if I got an email, post, message, etc. Having constant updates sent to my phone does not appeal to me; it takes away from the excitement of finding something in your inbox.
This may change for me in the near future, especially since I will be entering into the workforce. Perhaps the LG Chocolate Touch? We will have to wait and see. I can see internet access on cell phones being extremely helpful for instances in which I need to look up an address, number or other information that is only available to me through my email account. But for now, my plain blue ice though mine no longer looks this new) is enough for me!
Sherrie,
I completely understand what you’re talking about! When I first got a cell phone I was 16 years old, and I could only use it to call people in Alabama. I had this same phone up until my sophomore year in college. Texts costs 10 cents each to send and receive, so it was out of the question. I didn’t begin texting until my little sister got a phone as well, and we signed up for a family plan. This finally came with an unlimited texting plan, so this is when I caught up with technology. (And I as well, don’t have a smartphone as of yet.)
Hey Ildiko,
I’m glad to know that I wasn’t the only one. My peers tried to make me feel like I was, but you’re right about those texting charges adding up. Uh-uh… no way. Especially since I wasn’t paying the bill!