question about verizon touch pro so slow

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iam having a few problems iam really new at this flashing thing i have unlocked a old phone that i had by flashing it iam very interested in the hole thing .... i have read alot about it but for some reason i must be retarded and dont get it at all iam trying to flash a rom onto my phone that will look cool but will also make my phone alot faster anyone have any ideas of anything that will work for me i really dont use my phone for more then going on the internet watching videos and texting and picture mail ....any help would be great thanks ahead of time ...