Re: free texting for blackberry 9000?
For many reasons... if someone needs info and I look it up for them, I can text/email it to them, and they will still have that info later when they need it, such as a spark plug range or part number, phone number, address, etc.
Many times, I don't want to have a conversation, or the other person may not have time for a convo becaus ethey're at work, and sending a short blip is great; call me when you can, I'll be off work at 5, or don't forget we have plans tonite.
It's also great for a short msg to the s/o- wife or girlfriend, just to say hello, i love you, i miss you, etc. It'll make them smile in the middle of an otherwise busy day.
BTW, I use Google Voice. I love it for voice and free SMS texting. The second phone number is SO cool because if you chan ge carriers, your phone breaks, or is shut off, you can switch your Google Voice number online to ANY other phone number, so your calls will still get through. And that's GREAT when you're job hunting, because you can easily control WHERE those calls will go, and change it as often as you like.