I would say yes if I was actually going out and that's why I'm up late all the time. But most nights I'm just sat on my ass watching tv and wasting time on the internet. Kinda sucks not knowing anyone. Well, I know one guy, but he lives in North Las Vegas and neither of us have a car... and there's a stark difference between public transit here and back in the Bay Area.
Mine died on me early too. But the only phone brand I've never had any problems with is Motorola. Had them three times and all lasted throughout my contract.