the universal manual root posted on this thread
link:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/26/uni...e-rage-method/
works. i installed all root apps and they work after powercycling. i tried the z4root route this afteroon and it hung for 10 minutes then my device vibrated every 2 sec for 20 min until it finally powered itself off. very scary experience. what works for some may not for others.