Cube for VGA devices? If not what's the quickest way to make a phone call? - Page 3

JQuill · #21 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pjsnyc

FYI - TF3D is not an OS...its a GUI

Indeed, great point. I usually say "OS Application"....because it is technically not even a GUI, according to everyone else, its simply a today screen plugin. But GUI is perfect because it's exactly what it is a NEW GUI for windows mobile.

In response to "there's no way it runs smoothly out of the box".......I guess I have a special Diamond then. This is exactly what I mean, HTC and Sprint go through months and months of tests to make sure it runs smooth out of the box....AND IT DOES! If they didn't care how it would run and just wanted to show it off they would have put it on the Verizon touch pro...but they didn't because they knew it would run like crap, they enabled it on Sprints Diamond because they knew it would run smooth, and it does. HTC does not put out sub par devices....ever, why would they even ship the Sprint Diamond if it wouldn't run TF3D smoothly.

pjsnyc · #22 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:02 PM

Though I should add - clearly it is not a GUI that completely replaces the default WM GUI. But I'm sure I need not explain that one to people here. Just don't call TF3D an OS

JQuill · #23 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:07 PM

Ineed....it is pretty unique, its not an OS, its not an App, its not just a basic today plugin, and its not really a GUI. It's essentially a Today Plug in that acts like a GUI for WM. Thats why I always called it an "OS Application".

**stevedog1** · #24 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:13 PM

Just as the Vogue, right out of the box, HTC home is there to be used to simplify maneuvering through the OS. HTC has always had a HOME plugin to do this with every device they made. TF3D is just a newer version of it made to take advantage of the 3d accelerated hardware. The hardware is also there to run 3D accelerated games and apps, and not just the home plug in. Therefore TF3D is NOT the only reason for the hardware as you say is "fact".

Voice Dialing is faster if your using your Bluetooth headset and do not want to look at your phone when driving or other activities that require your full attention. It is not faster if you use another plug in to place calls, and are not on a headset.

TF3D is not the smoothest thing on a Stock Sprint ROM. If it was, then there would'nt be so many complaints. It's not nit picking. It simply is not the best option to use for many despite what your personal experience is with it.

TF3D is a home plug-in that runs over WM, just like SPB, and many many others.

**indagroove** · #25 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pjsnyc

FYI - TF3D is not an OS...its a GUI that runs on top of WM (Thats what she said).

And I always found the fastest way to dial a contact is to hit the talk button to get to the dialer and type in the name via the number pad. It takes literally 2-3 seconds tops.

Edit - and unless you got a special diamond from sprint, there's no way it runs smoothly out of the box.

Agreed 100%

**stevedog1** · #26 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JQuill

Thats why I always called it an "OS Application".

Oh geez......Everything on the phone is an "OS application"....

**stevedog1** · #27 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JQuill

In response to "there's no way it runs smoothly out of the box".......I guess I have a special Diamond then.

Special Diamond, for a Special Person.

JQuill · #28 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:30 PM

I feel special after thinking about this topic so much lol. And all I meant by OS Application is that it is an Application that functions like an OS.

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Originally Posted by JQuill

If you're not using TF3D you don't need the hardware....indeed this is opinion, because obviously WinMo apps will run better in general.

I did correct myself on that one

And you can't compare HTC Home to TF3D, they are worlds different and serve a completely diff purpose. TF3D is a new GUI for windows mobile, it takes up the whole screen, and has it's own set of layered tabs. HTC Home didn't even take up one full screen, and was meant to be used with other today plug ins, TF3D is totally different, it is more like the iPhones proprietary OS as opposed to something 10 times simpler like HTC Home.....This thread has inspired me to do what my whole point behind my rants are.....put down my phone and go snowboarding for the weekend. Sometimes the ability to turn your phone OFF is what makes life easier. Opinion or fact, most of what we're talking about here, all of the problems are not huge ones and can be solved in less than 5 minutes no matter what solution you use. TF3D solves most if not all problems I have ever had with Windows Mobile, I like not stressing, but I also like contributing and debating. The point of a phone is to make life easier, so now I'm going to turn my damn ringer off, take the truck, and go snowboarding for the weekend on some back country sh*t. Google Maps and my location ensure I never get lost in the woods...though thats the fun part sometimes. I think I've said all I can say in this topic, cheers.

**stevedog1** · #29 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:34 PM

Have fun.

I think the OP got more than what he/she bargained for

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Question answered. Thread should be closed.

**indagroove** · #30 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JQuill

I feel special after thinking about this topic so much lol.

I did correct myself on that one

And you can't compare HTC Home to TF3D, they are worlds different and serve a completely diff purpose. TF3D is a new GUI for windows mobile, it takes up the whole screen, and has it's own set of layered tabs. HTC Home didn't even take up one full screen, and was meant to be used with other today plug ins, TF3D is totally different, it is more like the iPhones proprietary OS as opposed to something 10 times simpler like HTC Home.....This thread has inspired me to do what my whole point behind my rants are.....put down my phone and go snowboarding for the weekend. Sometimes the ability to turn your phone OFF is what makes life easier. Opinion or fact, most of what we're talking about here, all of the problems are not huge ones and can be solved in less than 5 minutes no matter what solution you use. TF3D solves most if not all problems I have ever had with Windows Mobile, I like not stressing, but I also like contributing and debating. The point of a phone is to make life easier, so now I'm going to turn my damn ringer off, take the truck, and go snowboarding for the weekend on some back country sh*t. Google Maps and my location ensure I never get lost in the woods...though thats the fun part sometimes. I think I've said all I can say in this topic, cheers.

I never use TF3D, and always build one rom in each release without it. It takes me longer to get what I need with TF3D, and it slows down my device.

I upgraded to the Diamond for hardware upgrades, not software. The added ram, the smaller size, the better screen, faster speed did it for me, NOT TF3D.

You can't even see your tasks with TF3D, lame.