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I am considering buying an Omnia 2 and have yet to be able to find an honest review from enthusiasts like yourselves on the phone as it is out of the box. I have read every thread started in this category over the last 2 nights and still have a few questions on this device. Obviously I am new to this board and to Windows Mobile (or windows phone whatever they call it now) so I am a little "noobish" and apologize in advance.

I am coming over from a BlackBerry and don't know much about windows phones at all. Is this phone stable enough with the software it ships with that I will have time to learn the ins and outs before I need to flash it with something else?

I don't use my phones for videos or music much but how well does this device handle them? Will sites such as youtube play well? My Curve wouldn't play most of the videos even using the Opera mini browser. Is the screen easily viewable in direct sunlight?

Does wifi work well?

Are people having major issues with the hardware or is it just minor glitches that can be expected with a new device?

Obviously I am going to go to a store and try one for myself but I don't know if I will have enough time with it to get a good feel for these areas of concern. Also any opinions on swype, the GPS, the virtual keyboard itself, and must have accessories would be appreciated.

Thanks for any replies.