Hi Nikki-
Looks like you had a fabulous vacation from your other thread
I know you said you're not interested in the iPhone, but I have one, and texting on it is AMAZING. I text A LOT. I would be embarrassed to say how many texts per month I send/receive. And it's so great because it's touch screen and if you get "close" to the letter you want but hit the wrong one, it is smart enough and will figure it out---ah, technology!
Anyway, sorry that's really no help because you aren't looking into an iPhone, but I do love mine
Hope you find something that will work perfectly!