Seeing how I work for a cell phone service provider, I get a reasonably fancy phone and service with bells and whistles. I've had it for over a year now. I like that it glows an awesome shade of blue when I use it, but I remain largely ignorant of nearly all the elaborate functions. I make calls, get calls, have voicemail, and store numbers, and that's all I really need. The first time someone text-messaged me, I couldn't figure out what that weird noise was. =) So if it's any comfort, you can probably look at the "quick reference" section of your instruction manual and then stick it in a drawer, never to be looked at again.

Personally I think cell phones have moved past the "cool" factor they used to have. Now they're just convenient. Mine was a godsend when my car broke down on a remote back road far from anything, and many's the time I've called home from the grocery store to check on something I only *think* we have. Plus, going on chick weekend outings and trying to meet up with folks in big groups is SO much easier when you can call or page each other while you're separated. And Random never has to worry about me if I'm not home on time-- if he starts to freak, all he has to do is call.

Best part is, if you don't want to feel shackled to it, you can just turn it off. =)