my internet speed is pretty fast but I useto have a palm treo 755, which was extremely slow. I have opera mini and it is a pretty fast browser as well. I also like the fact that you dont have the click the screen to press a link. All you need to do is touch the screen and thats a very nice feature.
Very simple. The phone comes out of the box on the default "global" setting. Go into your options menu/mobile network and switch to "1xev". Especially if you are in the domestic US. While its on the "global" setting its constantly searching for other networks hence the delay on your browser. You will notice an instant difference once you switch. I visited reps at stores throughout the southeast and this was one of the biggest issues. This resolved the problem 99% of the time.