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I entered the smartphone arena a few years ago with WinMo with the HTC Touch (Vogue). I then moved up to the Touch Pro, then the TouchPro2. I loved the capabilities of the TP2, especially after heading to the "dark side" of Hard-SPL unlocking and installing custom ROMs. What I did not like was the lack of available RAM and slow processor. Overclocking helped some, but there were still enough issues and I was constantly running ClearTemp and cleanRAM at least a couple times a day to keep things running smoothly.
I was skeptical to move to Android, considering the platform is still a bit young. Furthermore, I became so used to WM that I figured the "learning curve" of Android would kick my behind. However, my wife needed a new phone and I figured it was at least worth a shot. Picked up an Epic 4G about a week ago, and WOW! I'm impressed!
The processor is much quicker and MUCH smoother. When I'm in a 4G zone, data speeds make web browsing and data-based apps feel instantaneous! For the most part, the apps work as designed with little or no flaws. On that note: APPS! Lots of them! Most of them FREE!
I love to cook, and having the Betty Crocker Cookbook handy within a few finger taps is a heck of a lot more comforting than the big binder my mom used to stuff in one of the kitchen drawers!
Customizing the phone the way I like it felt very similar to my TP2 running CHT 2.0, without some of the headaches CHT presented. The TouchWiz and phone's menus are very similar to HTC Sense, so again - the "learning curve" was almost non-existent.
The only thing that was a little confusing to me at first was rooting, until I figured out that it honestly was no more different than unlocking my TP2. Still running stock Eclair, but rooted for the Wi-Fi Tether app. (I think $30/month or using a USB cable is just plain ridiculous for a device that was manufactured to do it from the factory.)
So was the switch worth it to me? Well, considering the advantages I've gained, combined with the fact that many apps now are either iOS or Android with little-to-no-support fo Windows Mobile; ABSO-FREAKIN'-LUTELY!
Next step: Considering my wife has my TP2 running Vin's ROM (and she likes it, considering it's an upgrade from a LG Lotus Elite), we may go ahead and upgrade her's to an EPIC as well.