[kern417]

I can give a review of a couple ROMs

I have been a MightyROM Addict since day one. I really didnt have any problems with it, Its a very close to stock feel ROM, runs very smooth and is an open slate for your own personal modifications. I also like that it didn't have a lot of apps preinstalled, i found out back when i used to have a Touch Pro that installing CABs for programs can help because it is accessed through the Program Files directory rather than the cluttered Windows Directory, so opening up programs is faster. the only downside I know of is development is basically at a standstill from what I can see, Besides for the fact that he officially stopped development of his 6.5.x ROM (FullForce) back in May, he has switched to android so i'm not sure if/when there will be another update of his official ROM with WinMo 6.5. But both run well, so if you aren't concerned about having the most up to date software all the time, it's def a good choice.

I ran Mr. X a while ago and haven't really followed development since, but i think it's safe to say that it is a compressed version of MightyROM (compression is not used in stock ROMs but it's been said it can make it run faster) with some beauty modifications already installed. It runs just like MightyROM, very fast and smooth. It doesn't come with a 6.5.x option.

I tried Vin's ROM but ended up leaving it behind because I don't like the Dinik glass theme and I couldn't find a stock feeling 6.5.x ROM without Cookie preinstalled. It is also very fast and Vin is really good about keeping up with his thread. It has a really cool app that allows you to install several themes, clocks, taskbars, etc. without actually installing a CAB, and you can swtich between them as you please. A lot of Moderators use his ROM from what I see and I think he has only recently been gettin the credit he deserves for his work. If you like the Dinik theme this is probably the way to go

Finally my current ROM, Energy Standard Reference. I again like this choice because it is very close to stock so I can add and remove modifications as i please. It is a compressed ROM that has VERY frequent updates...he has many different versions available and not all ROMs are updated at the same time but he updates each one multiple times a month. A lot of users complain about the battery life but I haven't seen this issues honestly. I switched to this mostly to see what the newest updates had to offer, and since I noticed he released the Standard Reference ROM i figured I'd give it a shot. It does need a lot of fixes installed, the keyboard fix caused some issues for me and when I go to the notification manager it says 'Sprint' even though I'm on Verizon...not sure why??? but it runs well so i'm not complaining