I'm so tired of carrying so many things - laptop, cell, pager, pda, pocketbook. I was looking to consolidate. Having a text messaging/PDA/Cell all in one neat little package is VERY convenient. True, Sprint needs to take up their service a notch. True, battery life is little less than desired (I just leave it plugged in when I'm in the car, which is alot and at my desk) PDA is great. For the convenience of carrying one item, instead of three, it's worth it's weight in gold.