Tah-dah!

So... I had to get a new phone. My old phone kept turning itself off randomly when it was slid open or closed, and the battery only lasted 10-12 hours when fully charged. I took it in, and was told I would need a new battery at $50 or I could call insurance and spend $50 on the deductible for a new battery and maybe a new phone. Or I can upgrade my plan, extend my contract 2 more years and get a new phone.

I chose the new phone.

(Look! It's got a Qwerty keypad! Like the big kids have!)

A new battery in the old phone would not have fixed the problems. My old phone was discontinued, so the insurance possibility was a refurbished phone... um, no.

So, I stopped by the store, had a nice chat with the Drake Poli-Sci Senior, and picked out a new phone. In red. Which apparently, red is not a preferred color; most people want blue. eew. I originally was looking at a phone with a touch screen... it was pretty cool. And apparently if I got a bundle pack (Bluetooth earpiece, case, and car charger - all needed) then I got the phone for free (without any mail-in rebates, etc.) Phew. Well... here's why I didn't get the touch phone. Other than the touch screen, it was pretty much the same as this Pantech Reveal. So here are the major differences according to the Drake Senior:

1. Samsung Touch Screen Bundle cost: $120. Pantech Reveal Bundle cost: $70.

That's a huge difference. $50... That's dinner at Ohana Steakhouse for Scott and I with tax before tip. No drinks.

2. Drake Senior had met Weston. He heard about my text-fiend 17-month old. He said that a touch screen may not be the best idea for Weston. It probably wouldn't last long.

Hmmmm... $50 more and $50 every time I'd have to file an insurance claim because Weston broke the touch screen?

Choice made.

Hello Pantech Reveal in Red. I'm your new Mommy.