best substitutes for stock apps?

[mzzxx11]

what apps are people using as substitutes to the stock SE A2.1 apps:

browser
dialer
music player
mail
messaging
etc.


for me:
browser->opera mini
mail->k9

I've installed CM7 on my x10mp, so I can use A2.3 apps.

TIA

 

[temporary2010]

Browser = I use Dolphin HD, for the few times I browse, but I also have Opera Mini installed, too.
Dialler = exDialer
Music Player = andLess
Mail = Maildroid
SMS = stock, since I rarely SMS anymore, because it is a ripoff

I've installed Sony Style ROM, which is based on CM7. It's also Android 2.3. I didn't like the way CM7 looked. Using ADWLauncher.

 

[mzzxx11]

I've DL andless, nice

 

[mzzxx11]

dialer: Im using the stock CM7 dialer, which is not bad. conTacTs is also handy, and requires a minimal set of permission.

 

[temporary2010]

I really like andLess because it is a no-nonsense player. Very lightweight. It was also one of the few that played FLAC files natively (Android 2.1 did not have a FLAC codec built-in).

If you like just playing albums (ie. no need for playlists), I've just heard of this player, which I haven't had time to try out yet:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.zorillasoft.musicfolderplayer
It has an EQ, which I sometimes miss having with andLess.