My New Windows Mobile Motorola Q9c

I just purchased a brand new Windows Mobile 6 device from Verizon ... the Motorola Q9c. The device is much sleeker and easier to use than my previous device, the original Motorola Q that I'd had for over 2.5 years. That said, I am a little disappointed that Verizon didn't ship the device with Windows Mobile 6.1 (with the new GUI), but encouraged as I hear that a firmware upgrade will be coming shortly (which is a rarity for Verizon). Hopefully it won't be long as Sprint has already posted their 6.1 upgrade for their version of the Q9c.
Coolest new features I've enjoyed from a business perspective of my everyday life ...
1. Ability to handle IRM'd email
2. Better email-to-name resolution
3. HTML-rendered email
4. Pocket Office
5. Searching in my Exchange email folders remotely
... why, oh why, Verizon, do you lock the devices so tightly ! I would like to use the built-in GPS with Windows Live Mobile.