getting closer... got the APN to stick, which has been a problem sometimes..
I still cant get a CDMA apn-conf.xml to save my life.... ANdroid users dont seem to be very giving... not like US winMO users atleast...
**EDIT** realized i have the EVO shipped ROM downloaded for months now.. i just pulled the apn-conf.xml out of it and it freakin BIANARY!!!!! UGGGGHHHHH!