[RickJWagner]

I went for the longest time without a cell phone. Then I had a job change and had to get one. (Fortunately, my employer paid for it.)

I started out with a flip phone. That was adequate until somebody showed me the many advantages of a smart phone-- primarily the web browser, which brings weather, news, etc. etc.

I don't need a $1k phone, but I do feel I benefit a lot from a smartphone.