Cube for VGA devices? If not what's the quickest way to make a phone call?

[loginatnine]

I use the speed dial buttons, you just click the phone button and press and hold 2 or 3 or 4 etc....takes about a second to call someone, and you can assign 9 people just like the cube...

[andyandmarlys]

I really hope that Slither comes back with a cube for VGA devices... I used my old touch yesterday and it is nice to flick, press and be connected...

[robotphood]

You definitely got a special diamond JQuill. Me and 2 of my other friends who have sprint diamonds did not get a special diamond. They were slow and lagged out of the box. Not only that, my cousin who works for a division of HTC told me to try out a few roms after I complained to him. I don't think he's ever used any of his htc devices as stock for long. As for TF3D, I like it and use it daily, but it's not the sole reason for this device. I don't mean to be blunt but if you think so you're a fool. Are there even significant differences between Manila TF2D and TF3D?

[JQuill]

I don't know where you get off saying I think it is the only reason for the device, I never said anything close to that. I'm not claiming it is the only reason for this device, I'm claiming its meant to be used as the primary GUI for the WinMo OS, MAINLY because it elminates ALMOST all need for 3rd party today plug ins. And as for the difference I wouldn't know I never used TF2D. The reason I think the Diamond is built for TF3D to be used as the GUI is....the touch HD....The HD is proof that HTC will be sticking with TF3D in future phones. They built in 3D hardware for a reason and that was to have the operating system take advantage of it, in order to create a user friendly environment....but windows mobile generally sucks, HTC can't change windows mobile itself so they created TF3D to be the new GUI for it. The Touch HD is thier flagship device, and honestly you would be a FOOL if you disabled TF3D on a touch HD. If you wouldn't disable it on the Touch HD, why Disable it on the Diamond. Does that make it clearer?

And I refuse to believe the Diamond is meant to run TF3D with noticeable lag right out of the box....do any of you realize that what you're saying is that nobody in the country has one Diamond that runs smoothly out of the box, I mean if you don't mean that then I apologize.... But seriously, I say my Diamond ISN'T a piece of sh*t and you all jump down my throat claiming I feel like I am special. I am special, f*ck you very much. Enough about that, if all of your phones suck then get insurance and get new ones.

Originally Posted by loginatnine

I use the speed dial buttons, you just click the phone button and press and hold 2 or 3 or 4 etc....takes about a second to call someone, and you can assign 9 people just like the cube...

^^common sense is a beautiful thing no?

[robotphood]

Sorry, I read the thread fairly quickly and thought you mentioned it being the major reason for upgrading the device. And no, it's not a POS out of the box at all. But there is a night and day difference between stock and custom roms/tweaks/hacks. If it works as well for you than that's great, but I believe you are in the minority. As for hardware acceleration, I think HTC had more in mind then using it mainly for TF3D. Check out TF2D (HTC touch 3G?) if you can. I don't think there are any significant differences other than less "pretty" weather animations and fancier picture/mail flip animations (at least from what I remember from playing with a friend's custom vogue). I think TF3D is a step forward in terms of combining eye candy and getting away from a stylus in winmo phones but it does lack a bit of efficiency and customization in some areas. I'm sticking with it for now because it's enough for me. PointUI 2.0 looks promising though

[JQuill]

The Touch HD being released in the U.S. would solve so many problems. I absolutely cannot wait for that phone but refuse to buy an unlocked version for $700.

[jonnythan]

TF3D is just a Today screen plugin. It's not an OS. It's a thin interface for doing.. not that much really.

The Diamond is a much, much better phone than the Touch. Better screen, more memory, faster processor, better camera, you name it. TF3D is, to me, a hinderance in comparison to the regular Windows Mobile Today Screen with the right plugins.

TF3D is just one of dozens of Today Screen plugins available. It's flashier and prettier than most, but its functionality is quite limited. It's not an OS - as soon as you need to do anything real you need to leave TF3D anyway. It requires more time and input to accomplish basic tasks than alternatives, so I don't use it.

The Diamond was not "meant for" TF3D. HTC felt the need to create a flashier, more modern Today Screen plugin to sell more phones. That's it.

[bridic]

Why not just program the speed dial numbers?

click phone, hold down the number, 2~8.

on another note, there is a option to make a video call.
I knew it didn't work but thought it was funny it was there.