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My data issue is resolved, but here is what happened for reporting reasons:

When I first flashed the ROM programs were able to auto dial the data connection. However, following a soft reset this was no longer the case, and manually turning data on in the comm manager took me to the connections menu (Start>Settings>Connections>connections). For some reason after the soft reset it was necessary for me to save my blank user name and password in the connections menu before I could use data. After doing this, data works fine everytime.

@NeroDan
you mentioned you have had to reprovision twice now, perhaps this is your issue as well...?
Also, if you do not like the appearance of the softkeys, there is a reg edit to go back to stock with the Start Menu on the bottom left corner. If you are interested, let me know and I will post a link (it is somewhere in this thread around page 415 I want to say).

On another note, good to hear people are seeing the light. 6.5.X is where its at! From my experience it runs as well as 6.5 and its much more finger friendly. I have only experienced one program compatibility issue with MemMaid, otherwise its solid!