Originally Posted by
sp44 I'm using an Android phone that is ROM'd and it keeps asking me to select the default app. It never sticks!
My point being that you get an Android phone. Battery life stinks or it doesn't run smooth. Then you root and ROM it to make it better but by doing that you inherit other problems because of hacking the phone. Can't win with Android.
Some Android custom ROMs may have issues. In my experience the custom ROM developers are usually good about listing known issues, and are open to receiving feedback/issue reports.
I've used custom ROM's in the past and got even better battery life (days without needing a charge in some cases), stability, functionality, and performance. That was with a "known good" ROM from a trusted developer, and were debloated ROMs that didn't try to get fancy and add tons of bells and whistles; but rather improved upon the OEM's ROM by removing bloat and optimizing the system.
I miss the Notification system, local "My Documents" file system, and the sharing extents capabilities - among other features. iOS continues to get better with each release overall, but is still lacking in my opinion in areas like the Notification system.
I think you can win with stock non rooted/ROM'd Android - if the experience and ecosystem is for you. Once the root/ROM happens, a Pandora's box is opened, and depending upon the ROM chosen, experience and milage can vary greatly.