Oh girl, that really sucks!

Well, you already KNOW I have a Blackberry (I have the Curve) but I have to tell you, out of I don't know HOW many phones I've had over the years, this has been my #1 FAVORITE hands down. I absolutely 100% LOVE this phone. I have ZERO complaints about it what so ever

It is great for e-mailing, which you know I do alot with my phone lol, and texting too

But I understand you not wanting to pay the extra monthly fee. Isn't that just for the data plan though? Which is the internet? Can't you just get her a texting package without having to pay the monthly data plan fee, or not? It's pretty sad that I have a Blackberry and I don't even know

Heck, I just pay it, LOL. Mine has internet with email of course as well as GPS and then I pay extra (a separate charge) for unlimited texts.
My hubby however has the new Palm and LOVES it! He has a dang
T.V. on that phone!