TF3D vs. WAD2

sn0b0ard · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 01:21 AM

So, I have a question for everyone: What desktop do you prefer better: Touch FLO3D, or WAD2 (Wisbar Advanced Desktop 2), and why do you use it?

The reason that I am asking this is because I installed WAD2 earlier today with high hopes that it would be better than TF3D. Here is what I found:

Pros
-Uses less memory
-Highly configurable

Cons
-When installing, it gave me a low memory error even though I had plenty available
-Not enough VGA themes
-The folder structure for some themes seems strange (i.e. wallpaper, or icons)
-Takes too long to configure
-Navigation seems confusing
-Glitches

So, I went back to TouchFLO 3D for simplicity reasons, but I want to hear what people have to say about WAD2 in particular.

**indagroove** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 01:46 AM

I'm happy using the old school WM Today screen, with UL and Pocket Digital Clock.

**athlet1c** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 02:01 AM

I like the TF3D , but it needs a bit more tweaking

dj_mysha · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 02:37 AM

I used WAD2 on my Vogue and it was pretty cool once I got over the bugs. Currently rocking TF3D with a little SecondToday action parked on the left soft-key to get me to my beloved TodayAgenda.
It's a good setup so far, but I have a very short attention span and I know that syanni is cooking up a little something for WAD2 that I'm pretty excited about!
Hope that helps!
Myke...

DBlocker · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 09:19 AM

I use WAD2 and love it. 2 Reasons. I can customize the UI exactly the way I want it. I was able to get rid of about 7 other apps for weather, battery/memory meters, new email/sms/voicemail indicators, etc.

**PropagandaX** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sn0b0ard

-Takes too long to configure

WAD definately takes time to configure, but for my PDA tweaker self I actually enjoys configuring WAD. I get tired of my current theme often so I modify it as I please. It you want to install and go, TF3D might suit your needs or maybe SPB mobile shell.

**jmorton10** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-17-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PropagandaX

or maybe SPB mobile shell.

+1 on that suggestion. I was running manilla2D until the novelty wore off & I realized it really limits what your system can/can't do (no weather panel etc)

I went back to the fantastic Ultimate launcher I had been running previously.

Then, since I had never tried it before & there are some awesome themes available for it I decided to try Mobile Shell. I installed that & DL'ed & installed rumball's beautiful Diamond theme.

This setup has turned out to be awesome. I have it set up so I can be running in the diamond theme, but swipe my finger down the screen & it will instantly switch to the UL setup. Then a soft button press jumps it right back to MS.

~John