[obxKevin]

Unlocking did NOT erase my stock ROM, even though that during the process it said it would. Cmonex even explains in the unlocker thread that this would happen. Once you flash to a custom ROM, then the stock ROM is gone, and no, it is not stored on your phone or your laptop. It is, however available in the upgrade section where the custom ROMs are.

I keep going back and forth between Drellisdee and NRG ROMs. Drell has Youtube and WMP working great and it seems to be pretty stable. NRG is a lot of eye candy and customized with add-ons and different keyboards and dialers but Youtube only works in low qualitity. Also, with the latest NRG, you have to assign your login and password to get the data connection to work, don't miss this (it's in the thread).

Like them both, can't decide. I don't game so can't help you there. Good luck, flashing is addictive.