What a Difference an Android Makes!

**JerryScript** · 03-22-2011, 02:30 AM

I purchased my first Android phone last week, the VirginMobile Optimus V, and I am loving it! I was using a BB 8800 series, and there wasn't much I would call smart about it. I refused to join the iPhone zombie nation, the thought of overpaying for a device that is intentionally dumbed-down by the manufacturer is too much to bear. I loved having the BB's email/messaging, and thought I would miss the BB keyboard (Swype is amazing), but I am head over hills for Android now (and thanks to VM's service, I'm saving $40/month off my old T-Mobile BB plan).

For those nervous about Rooting and ROMs, relax! I found all the info I needed in these forums with just a couple of hours of browsing (one hour is all that's really needed, but I like to triple check info in forums).

Thanks to everyone here who helps, and a HUGE thanks to the developers who have taken the time to create these amazing ROMs that allow us to do so much more than any iPhone ever will!

**Smitty_82** · 03-22-2011, 02:32 AM

Welcome to AC!

**RHChan84** · 03-22-2011, 05:20 AM

Welcome to A/C. Double and Triple checking is good and if it makes you feel more comfortable with doing ROMS, it will be good.

**RUSH** · 03-22-2011, 07:35 AM

Hi, JerryScript.

Wwellccome to the forum. :-)

**highjakker** · 03-22-2011, 08:07 AM

welcome to the site!

**Xopher** · 03-22-2011, 08:16 AM

Welcome to the group!

Jumping from the 8800 is quite a leap! I thought moving from the 8830WE to the Tour was a nice step up.

**Cyber Warrior** · 03-22-2011, 11:15 AM

Welcome aboard... enjoy the forums..

**JerryScript** · 03-23-2011, 03:06 AM

Thanks everyone!

The 8800 was a bonus from my boss, and I was made fun of by everyone for owning a "smart phone without a camera!" But what can you do when your boss bought it for you?

Now I can hold my head high and proud! lol