[craigrpeters]

probuild - unless this is for work/business, WM-based phones give you a lot of software options. And as you'll see in the ROM forums we love to fiddle with new software. Also, you should try to type a text message on the Storm vs. Omnia and see which touch screen feedback type you like the best. I personally just didn't care for the Storm pressure/sensor feedback as much which is why I chose the Omnia. And from what I've read a lot of users agree -- supposed to be new model coming out that changes the tactile response. Omnia is also a bit smaller/pocket friendlier.

Signal strength - Great
Voice quality - very good
Speed - very good, esp with most recent ROM update.
GPS is now unlocked -- you can use Google Maps, Bing, etc. (no VZNav charges!)
Opera Browser -- Great fast, good rendering
WiFi - esp. after the latest ROM update, very good! Didn't get the benefit until I started browsing the web over WiFi vs. 3G -- much faster!


Some Omnia cons?

Edit: 1) Screen brightness when outdoors -- almost unreadable.

2) There seems to be a couple of software apps that cause Omnia to overheat -- it happened to me and others using WeatherPanel, an old/non-supported Today screen app. that's really cool but is basically end of life and has no real owner. That kind of stuff...not a pervasive issue by any means. Doesn't seem to be a heat problem with the handset per se, more like buggy apps can put the phone into a endless loop or something that eventually overheats it. Very minor worry...

3) GPS is Ok, but I don't think the radio is all that great. Almost impossible to get a satelite lock indoors (not that GSP in your living room is critical, but just illustrating its not a very strong signal receiver). So if you really want to use GPS that might be a consideration - for casual use its good.

Good Luck!