Yeah, I think it's generally easier, too. However, when I lose signal, even for five seconds, it signs me out. I came from BB Tour and it didn't (I presume b/c it was pushed?). I wonder if the gchat on google's page will do that.
Mine stays signed in all the time. I'm generally always with signal or wifi so I guess that explains it. I use the Talk app to chat with my brother who had a Storm and no text messaging plan.
all right. Yeah, when I ride the subway, I occasionally will lose total signal for a few seconds and it signs out. Oh well. I'll just test out both to see if one is faster/stays connected/uses less battery.