[camtah]

Folks:

I just got back from the Sprint store, having returned my Epic. I picked up a TP2 to replace it.

Now before you all go off and tell me I am missing a few cards in my deck, I really tried to have the Epic work for me. There is no doubt that the speed and display is first rate. But once I got beyond the eye candy, I realized that this device is for the "gee whiz" crowd. I came from the Treo Pro and used my device for business and personal use. I use navigation and outlook quite a bit and the Epic and Android OS leave a lot to be desired in this area.

Despite what most Epic diehards will say, I believe through my testing that the GPS still is an issue with the Epic. Outlook (non-exchange) integration is awful, despite using programs like CampanionLink, etc.

My experience with WM is with my former Treo and the few ROMS that I played with. I used both 6.1 and 6.5, with 6.1 being the preferred. I also use SPB Mobile Shell.

I intend to sit on 6.1 for a while until I am convinced that Sprint's 6.5 build is sane. Some like it, some don't so I will see how this plays out.

In closing, I do not dislike the Epic. I really enjoyed the display and speed. The keyboard was nothing special (I think the TP2 is the king here). My needs are better met on this old rickety platform with an infusion of a little nitro (ROMS) to wake it up...

Cheers...