If you haven't already then you can do the MOL4 update.
*Here:
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/support/update/
With File Manager back up pim.vol (copy/paste) into your My Documents & then copy/paste it to your PC. Go the link above and do the update. It might solve a lot of your problems. It definitely is better battery life with other security enhancements. Pim.vol is your contact list and calender dates.
*Thanks again, craiggiarc!