You sounds like my parents there!

I think it depends if you want a phone to be just a phone or you want it to do other things as well. I love my iphone - I don't have a laptop and it means I can get on the internet easily anywhere as long as there is a phone signal and it works well - it's how I browse and make posts/replies on this forum a lot of the time. I can also keep check on my emails,m rather than having to wait until I get home in front of the PC. It has apps for things such as Yahoo, Sky news, sky sports, the weather, maps of anywhere on the world, Google earth, Youtube, TV Guide, I can watch live TV, Film trailers, Tube map, compass, games and many other things! So if ever I'm stuck anywhere waiting or whatever, there's always something to keep me entertained!