I almost never use "Abc" word entry - I like T9-Word, but on the TX-115c, EVERY SINGLE TIME I begin a text message, I have to open the "word type" dialogue and select T9. Even though T9 is selected ALL THE TIME. If I don't re-select it, it uses "Abc" even though T9 is selected.

Is this standard for the TX-115c - or do I have a faulty unit?

If it's standard, then it's a giant failure in the software, and I may well return it.