I have the cheapest phone on the market in Canada. Probably shouldn't admit to that. They must have one of these there. I paid $54 for it and it does all those things you want plus way more. I like the day planner and I record my thoughts on my phone too. It isn't a phone that will turn heads, but it works and it is simple to use and it is cheap. I pay $10.50 a month for 2500 messages and then just pay 5 cents a minute if I need to call. Before this I just did pay as you go. I need it only for emergencies and to send texts.