New App decision help

[KevB]

I'm really struggling to narrow down the last couple of apps for my new Touch. I'm a noob, but learned a lot over the last month on the various boards. Here's my dilemma:

Looking for a Home Screen customizer in addition to HHC - can't decide between PP4 or Mobile Shell 1.5. Is PP4 worth it considering Touch already has the TouchFlo?

I'd also like a phone/contact manager, especially the calendar profiles --- I'm looking at PhoneAlarm, Spb Phone Suite, Photo Contacts Pro and perhaps PocketCM. They each have their strengths and weaknesses, and just can't decide between them.

I currently have the following on my Touch:
S2U2 (so already have full screen caller id)
Pocket Informant 7
HTC Audio Manager (can't get Trim to work)
Cube Config Tool
Vista Cube 2.0
eWallet
GoogleMaps
HHC
Opera Mini
Sprite Backup
TCMP video bundle
VTap
Just added MemMaid and Total Commander tonight

So I'm pretty loaded up (boy, this is addictive). Adding one or both of PP4 and MobileShell along with a contact/alarm manager will get me just where I want to be I think, but any input from you knowledgeable folks would be much appreciated.

[uofirob]

Right now I have:
S2U2, PocketCM, Cube Config, 6-sided cube, google maps, HHC, Sprite Backup, TCMP video, resco explorer & registry (PCM Registry for the ones resco can't get to), psShutXP, IM+, MemMaid, QuickMenu. I like Pocket CM a ton (I couldn't stand Pocket Informant at all... it made everything really really small and hard to click on. It's easier for me to just use the standard windows stuff).

I like QuickMenu but it's either that or shutting down the HTC_CM_Manager that got rid of my X button so I can close things from the today screen. The quick menu would be nicer if everything was a little bigger, but overall I'm happy with my setup. Quick menu is nice because you don't have to keep bringing up start menu folders to explore... it makes them all accessible from clicks without loading file explorer.

I've heard problems with PhoneAlarm, so I haven't instaled it yet. Hope this helps!

[tspinning]

looking at PP4 vs mobile shell, i tried both, and like mobile shell more, however i only use if for the "top bar" of my today screen so i have a nice big battery gauge, and WeatherPanel in it's own auto-hide screen and when not being used it doesn't kick up a scroll bar.


i gave up on S2U2 (never tried anything after .86) due to battery suckage... perhaps I'll give the new version a shot, now i just lock the screen before power off so I don't keep turning it on in my pocket and auto-dialing half my contact list (most of whom i haven't talked to in years!)