What are the must haves for vx6800?

[Mintdub]

I am purchasing an vx6800 in a few days. and i have been searching around and looking at all the different software available for the v6800..

What programs have any of you used and really liked...

Also. what is the best way going about tethering?(cheapest or free). I have read about some of the software to use... also the registry edits you can do and just use whats on the phone... I have had a vx6700 awhile ago.. and have never done any of that with it. i wasnt really into PPC at that point. Im just now really getting into it and getting another one.

What have people done. and there success/non success with it?