[Vibrant General] returnofsid:
Hi all!!

So, it's time for me to upgrade from my Dash 3G. I've really liked the phone and have learned the Windows Mobile OS, fairly well. BUT, it's time to upgrade and I've wanted a touch screen for quite some time. Originally, I really wanted the G1, but after my girlfriend got it, I had second thoughts and stuck with the Dash 3G.

Fast forward to present and I walk into a Tmobile store, planning on upgrading to the Hd2. Low and behold, there's a phone, sitting in a cradle, playing Avatar. "What the Heck?" I think to myself. Actually, I said it out loud...and here comes a Tmobile rep. After a few minutes chatting, and actually putting hands on the reps Vibrant, I'm thrilled!! So, I come home, do a bit of research, mainly here on XDA, and call up Tmobile and get 2 Vibrants shipped out. Oh, forgot to mention, my girlfriend's also upgrading....lol. Both phones should arrive Wednesday and I CAN'T wait!!!

So, for the past 2 days, I've been sitting at the computer, reading, studying and reading some more. Last night, I ordered the Realook SP, so I'm ready when the phones arrive. I'm not taking any chances...lol. I decided to go this route, after reading the 31 pages battling the Realook and ClearFreak, here on XDA.

Here's a ton of questions...lol. Please forgive the questions that have been covered, extensively, elsewhere on XDA.

1. Now, this will be the first Andriod phone I've owned AND the first touch screen. What kind of learning curve do I have to look forward to?

2. I keep reading about "rooting" the phone. I'm sure it's been covered, but, what exactly is "rooting?" Why should or why should I NOT "root" the Vibrant?

3. How much trouble am I going to have, moving everything from the Dash 3G to the Vibrant? On the Dash, music is all stored on the Micro SD Card, so that part shouldn't be too difficult. Will the songs be compatible since I assume they're WMA formatted? I do know some are Mp3 formatted. I use Windows My Phone, to back up the Dash, but I'm thinking that probably won't be compatible with the Android OS. Any other suggestions?

4. Can I get some suggestions/advice on LEGALLY putting movies on the Vibrant?

5. I've read a lot about GPS issues, with the Vibrant. GPS, using TeleNav, works exceptionally well, with the Dash 3G and I use it a lot. Am I going to have issues with the Vibrant? I have a paid subscription to TeleNav. Should I keep this subscription or cancel it and use Google Map instead?

6. Somewhat related to #5...lol. IF I were to cancel the paid subscription to TeleNav, I'd consider paying for the subscription to MobiTv. Is it worth it?

7. I'm totally unfamiliar with Android Apps, although I'm sure there's a lot more available than what Windows Mobile had to offer. Any suggestions?

8. I want to be ready for the upgrade to Android 2.2, when it's available. What software or apps should I avoid, that may cause problems with the 2.2 upgrade?

Hmmm, I think that's about it...FOR NOW. I'm sure I'll have a ton more to ask, once I get the phone in my hands and find I'm unable to figure anything out...lol. I'm afraid this is going to be the first phone I own, where I'll actually have to open up the "owners manual," lol.