I have the 4th generation ipod touch and i really like it. On here u can text! Theres a thing called imessage and u can get texting apps. The only bad part is that u have to have internet connection to txt on imessage or the apps. So maybe an iphone is best for u idk. I like the ipod. If u get the ipod touch 8g its 100 dollars plus tax. The 32g (what i have) is 300 dollars plus tax. And the 100g is 500 dollars plus tax.