[DrGamete]

Jim,
Thanks for the response; I did PM imcokeman yesterday as well, I am using the USB port directly on the PC and on the LT, I have been using BL for flashing; actually hadn't thought of trying to let it boot as far as it can in OS then attempt flashing.

I did think about exchanging it at VzW, but with it booting to a PPCGeeks startup screen then hanging; i figured they would throw me out. Plus, it wouldn't be a challenge if i just cheated and started over with a fresh phone....what would we learn from that?

Please let me know if anyone comes up with other ideas, I will try the OS boot and flash idea today at lunch.