[cricky101]

I use it primarily when I'm some place loud, or know the person I'm trying to reach is some place loud (like a bar) and need to send them a short message ("We're at Sweeny's Saloon until 10").Then it's VERY handy.

Or during the day at work. I can send out a quick message covertly and know they can read it without having their cell to their ear, checking their voicemail.