[x10guy]

I think most people coming from the Mogul and Apache devices assume and almost expect the Custom/Kitchen ROMS to be much better than the stock TP ROM. In the old devices it was night and day. With the TP I'd say it is more shades of gray.

Of course I still do think there is benefits to the Custom ROMS. But I actually think Sprint did a decent job (gasp!) with the stock ROM. Surprisingly some of their junkware is actually usefull and their new game (Teeter) is actually one that you have fun "showing" off to your friends. (I think the majority of custom ROMS include Teeter)