2 simple question before buying Diamond

[MightyDuck]

Hi!

I'm thinking about buying a Diamond, but I've got some wuestions about it.

1.) Is it possible to change the default TF3d to something more iPhone-like? Maybe with some SPB application?
(I like iPhone's simplicity, that control with short, little finger-moves, but at general iPhone is too dumb for me.)
2.) Is it possible to turn off threaded SMS-viewing?

Thanks for the replies. :)

[hiVe]

1. yes, seen it on Youtube somewhere...if you search the forum you might find the link ~
2. yes possible and extremely easy -> via advanced config. tool

...now, head out and buy your Diamond jewel :D

[SorcererJP]

TF3D is just another shell like any SPB-application or other cab.
After all, the Diamond is nothing more then a Windows Mobile fone...

[MightyDuck]

After all, the Diamond is nothing more then a Windows Mobile fone...

I like that, better than iPhone. I have a HTC P3300, and wan tto upgrade to DImaond. My collegue got az iPhone, it's nice, it's comfortable, it has awesome browser, but it has strict rules, and a little dumb for me. :) I love when i can change almost everything, when something is real configurable. :)

[hiVe]

Well, as for the browser, there's nothing better than Opera in the mobile world right now.

[simcarloc]

I'm gonna get flamed for this but you should SERIOUSLY consider your purchase mate. There are many hang-ups, battery life and screen issues being huge ones. I love my Diamond, but perhaps that's because it's just an interim phone until the Sony Xperia 1 comes out some time this month. The Omnia is a worthy alernative if you want to buy a phone now however as it's more of an all-rounder.

However, if battery life and the need to tweak lots doesn't bother you, you couldn't ask for a better phone right now.

[KukurikU]

I'm gonna get flamed for this but you should SERIOUSLY consider your purchase mate. There are many hang-ups, battery life and screen issues being huge ones. I love my Diamond, but perhaps that's because it's just an interim phone until the Sony Xperia 1 comes out some time this month. The Omnia is a worthy alernative if you want to buy a phone now however as it's more of an all-rounder.

However, if battery life and the need to tweak lots doesn't bother you, you couldn't ask for a better phone right now.
consider yourself flamed by a very satisfied diamond user.:p
hang-ups? BS!! never experienced one, not even when i had the original ROM.
screen issues? BS!!!! (best VGA screen).
battery life? BS!! my battery last 24 hours....more than i need. i do charge my diamond during the night...
tweaks a lot? BS!! used once Shaps Advanced Configuration, export the settings and that's all the tweaks i need. always using the same file.
i played with Omnia today. first i look around to be sure nobody sees me (from the distance looks sooooo much like an iPhone!) then i had to get used to the pixels on the screen (lots of them) and then i tried to put it in shirt pocket...and that was all i need...;)

[simcarloc]

I meant hang-ups as in disadvantages. The screen is great, but the build quality seems to be inconsistent. 24hrs battery may not be enough for some.

Just trying to give this guy all the info he needs.

[KukurikU]

I meant hang-ups as in disadvantages. The screen is great, but the build quality seems to be inconsistent. 24hrs battery may not be enough for some.

Just trying to give this guy all the info he needs.
i really want to understand. i am not joking, i am not trying to be sarcastic or a smart ass.
who needs more than 24 hours of battery??:confused:
who is far from an electrical socket or his car more than 24 hours??

[citypet]

Look at this
http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=849
Some want the iphon look's like a Diamond

[Addicteddddd]

As your questions have been answered already i won't answer them but i would suggest looking at the Sony Xperia (however it's spelt) depending on your preference but if you really want a Diamond then definately get one :p

[simcarloc]

True, 24hrs is sufficient.

But for some, they need/want more battery power to browse internet, watch films/listen to music and use gps. I don't think the Diamond would let you do all that in one day. I'd say it would give you 24hrs if you browsed on the internet moderately and used gps sparingly. Films and music really exhaust battery life...

Don't get me wrong, I love my Diamond. But it's not a multimedia/internet powerhouse in terms of battery. I think people will be dissappointed if they think it is, that's all.

[owz206]

True, 24hrs is sufficient.

But for some, they need/want more battery power to browse internet, watch films/listen to music and use gps. I don't think the Diamond would let you do all that in one day. I'd say it would give you 24hrs if you browsed on the internet moderately and used gps sparingly. Films and music really exhaust battery life...

Can you name any handheld device,let alone a mobile phone that will give you over 24 hours of use after watching movies,playing music/games or using gps,I cant think of one.

I usually get around 2-3 days out of my diamond,thats with some web browsing,youtube,calls and texts and maybe a short journey using gps.All i have done is updated to duttys 1.8 rom with the new radio and it made a world of difference.

[KukurikU]

True, 24hrs is sufficient.

But for some, they need/want more battery power to browse internet, watch films/listen to music and use gps. I don't think the Diamond would let you do all that in one day. I'd say it would give you 24hrs if you browsed on the internet moderately and used gps sparingly. Films and music really exhaust battery life...

Don't get me wrong, I love my Diamond. But it's not a multimedia/internet powerhouse in terms of battery. I think people will be dissappointed if they think it is, that's all.
you forgot boiling eggs and making coffee....:D
ppl, this is a phone with some extras!. this is not a digital camera, not a personal PC, not an MP3 and movies player, not a GPS dedicated device. it does a little of everything, and it does it well enough.

[simcarloc]

Ok you know what, read-read my posts - i'm not saying the Diamond is a bad phone. The omnia etc does what the diamond does but has more battery life. So all i'm saying is, if you intend to use the above named features a lot, the Diamond may not be for you. Of course, no phone will last you a long time when using such features.

Jeez, what is it with some of you people?

[hiVe]

Ok you know what, read-read my posts - i'm not saying the Diamond is a bad phone. The omnia etc does what the diamond does but has more battery life. So all i'm saying is, if you intend to use the above named features a lot, the Diamond may not be for you. Of course, no phone will last you a long time when using such features.

Jeez, what is it with some of you people?

You forgot to say that Samsung omnia is far bulkier and looks rather ugly.
Right?

[owz206]

You forgot to say that Samsung omnia is far bulkier and looks rather ugly.
Right?

And reading around some forums, some peoples omnia's have a fast battery drainige issue.

I was actually considering an omnia,great specs,but after having a look at my mates,I think i made the right choice in the diamond.The omnia's screen is to pixelated for me after using the gorgeous vga screen on the diamond.

[kaush]

Most games can be played on it, but you can use the resize app, which comes with Panosha's Rom, but I havent used it really.

Go for the Diamond - 480 x 640 VGA - thats INSANE.

The pic quality is awesome.

Movie play back is great.

Only limitation is the unswappanle 4Gig internal drive.
But for some of us thats enough.

The iphone is just a ipod with phone function as a gimmic, like when phones came out with built in cams.
Whats the use of bluetooth if you cant transfer files over it??????
And for those are going to say how good the ipod sounds and blah blah blah - you shoud try the Cowon music players and others.

The Diamond is a pocket PC ! Enough said

Its a very impressive device , which is packed full of featues.
But be carfull when you buy , some unfortunate people have got a few bad eggs, where the screens have a yellow tint and the back heats up.
Mine however, knock on wood - is working perfectly.
Bought in Sinagapore.
Its such a sic little device.

[simcarloc]

I thought the back heating up was not a problem?

[hiVe]

Some people report excessive heating. Though I think majority of them just overstates! (clearly)

Also I can't confirm whether the "minority" really suffers from that problem.

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