thx for the replies guys! i think i am going to try this. i get a cut in next month so i will try to order and see how i do and if all goes well i will not return to them again! i was nervous about telling them i wanted to cancel because i figured it would just turn into a high pressure sales pitch on how they could 'help' me continue to afford it or something. i think i will just not go back or return calls. they don't have my cc on file to auto bill so i'm good there. a few months ago they told me my plan was going to increase 80 dollars a month, when i balked they said how about we split the difference with you and it will 'only' go up 40 dollars, like it was a big favor. i now wonder if 40 was the goal to begin with for them. afterwards, it felt like a shakedown and left a bad taste in my mouth. i hope this all works out because the extra money each month i'd save sure could come in handy!

thx to everyone who posts their knowledge and pix, this is a great place for information. i have been reading the archives and am excited to begin this new adventure!