Opera and You Tube in action - PocketNow.com - Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General

A nice video posted by Adam Z Lein at Pocketnow.com...
This site has already some interesting reports on the Touch Diamond and the final review should be out in a week or so...
Adam Z Lein very much dislikes the use of unlabled icons for navigation. Although I fully agree with him that this is very confusing if you use a menu like this for the first time, even a "normal" user should be able to figure out and get used to this kind of navigation quickly (especially if you use the very detailed manual - yep, I know, usually people do not read it... ...

Jorlin said:
a "normal" user should be able to figure out and get used to this kind of navigation quickly
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Normal User don't have a HTC Diamond...

I replied to the video's thread as unreg4096: http://discuss.pocketnow.com/showthread.php?p=74454#post74454

What a whining *****! It's a NEW product with a NEW software set and a NEW interface, it just takes a little getting used to that's all! Christ, this guy is in the wrong business/hobby if he's crying about this crap.

Chatbox said:
I replied to the video's thread as unreg4096: http://discuss.pocketnow.com/showthread.php?p=74454#post74454
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Good post.

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Toshiba G900 - my new toy, about the same speed as the Kaiser

Just to piss you off some more:
I got a Toshiba G900, and it's about as slow as the Kaiser. Actually it's a little bit slower, buuuuuuut: THE SCREEN IS 800x480
So, i'm kinda saying bye bye (i won't be missed, i know).
GL, HF and F*&K HTC !
RPG0 said:
Just to piss you off some more:
I got a Toshiba G900, and it's about as slow as the Kaiser. Actually it's a little bit slower, buuuuuuut: THE SCREEN IS 800x480
So, i'm kinda saying bye bye (i won't be missed, i know).
GL, HF and F*&K HTC !
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Put these words together in any order you wish. Door, ass, dont, hit, on , let , out, way, the, your, the.
Seriously what do you think this thread accomplishes. Are the members of the board the reason the Kaiser has problems - no! They are all people trying to help each other and achieving great things.
Do you come across as the biggest tool known to man - yes!
and g900 issues are numerous too > http://myg900.com
Bratag said:
Put these words together in any order you wish. Door, ass, dont, hit, on , let , out, way, the, your, the.
Seriously what do you think this thread accomplishes. Are the members of the board the reason the Kaiser has problems - no! They are all people trying to help each other and achieving great things.
Do you come across as the biggest tool known to man - yes!
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Hey, it's not aimed at you, the members of this forum. No way ! We suffered together with this piece of crap. If you bothered to click the links in my sig, you would know.
Again, sorry if it seems aimed at anybody else other than HTC.
PS: Very funny first part. No sarcasm, i really liked it.
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and g900 issues are numerous too > http://myg900.com
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I know, isn't it great knowing we can NEVER get what we want ? But i realised what i do the most on my phone (1. e-mail 2. Opera mini 3.Phone calls) and i got what seems to fulfill my needs.
Interesting point, how does opera-mini works on the 800x480 screen ?
Don't let the door hit your vagina on the way outta here
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Interesting point, how does opera-mini works on the 800x480 screen ?
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In a word: GREAT !
There's only one problem: if i choose the medium/small text (which gives me a page rendering close to a desktop browser), the menu bar and menus get very small -hard to hit with the stylus.
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But i realised what i do the most on my phone (1. e-mail 2. Opera mini 3.Phone calls) and i got what seems to fulfill my needs.
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A cheap nokia could fulfil those needs, a Kaiser doubly so..

How long does it take for someone to get around to doing a REAL review?

I do like this forum, but in all honesty folks, I REALLY have to admit my surprise that NO-ONE has bothered to do a full comparative review on the Diamond... I mean COME ON.. the only real info people are looking for is how fast it is, what the sound quality/speaker is like (**** as it turns out from a previous answer), is bluetooth and wifi range any good? and what kind of quality the camera churns out.. because as for the rest of the info.. we know what it looks like, it's a WM machine, so that alone takes care of application queries and we know for a fact that ROMS will be a big thing...mostly all other queries are specific.
So how's about some real information that might actually HELP me make up my mind as to whether or not I buy it? (actually this isn't true.. I intend to buy the Touch Pro, but it looks as if they are using most of the same hardware from the Diamond... hence my questions.)
So how about showing what it is capable of?, or give a comparative review.
WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE post some camera shots to give an idea of the quality? (I'm pretty bloody gobsmacked that no-one has bothered their arse doing this yet.... *harumph*)
Thank you.
view my thread about the mobile review, review.
part II still isnt up but its very comprehensive thus far
Huh? There's plenty of info on the net, including camera shots. Did you try Google?
pedmond said:
Huh? There's plenty of info on the net, including camera shots. Did you try Google?
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obvious he didn't
http://www.google.com/search?hl=de&q=HTC+Touch+Diamond+Review&meta=
pedmond said:
Huh? There's plenty of info on the net, including camera shots. Did you try Google?
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WTF!!
...and I should go else where for the info I want, rather than ask a pool of dedicated HTC users who have access and experience with the full gamut of HTC machinery?
Tell me.. in WHICH f***ing universe would it be better to do what YOU said, rather than do what I did?
You want to be a smart arse that's fine, but go do it in someone else's thread.
Hornet331 said:
obvious he didn't
http://www.google.com/search?hl=de&q=HTC+Touch+Diamond+Review&meta=
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You win a special 'pointless' badge also.
billybobjones said:
view my thread about the mobile review, review.
part II still isnt up but its very comprehensive thus far
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Cheers, having a read now.
Someone Walkin' said:
WTF!!
...and I should go else where for the info I want, rather than ask a pool of dedicated HTC users who have access and experience with the full gamut of HTC machinery?
Tell me.. in WHICH f***ing universe would it be better to do what YOU said, rather than do what I did?
You want to be a smart arse that's fine, but go do it in someone else's thread.
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i just had the pleasure to report your post. read it again! why don't you wrote yr own review. i bet you didnt even buy a diamond. waiting for reviews ....

Hall of Shame!

Well, following lukybandit's example in the Excalibur forum (so check that for more info), I've decided to start a similar thread here. To save space, here is the original, where the idea came from:
lukybandit said:
Hello Guys,
I notice newbies or sometimes, even regulars asking stupid questions. To save space on XDA, here are some examples that you should steer away from. Take this seriously and it's all in good fun. Before I show you some examples, this is to show that some questions are either already answered in the forum, or use your common sense or finally, if you have no common sense - READ the forum. Everyone was once a newbie but how did we all get here? We searched, read and maybe asked a question here and there, but valid questions. So use the "Search" button, find yourself a topic and seek knowledge. We're all here to help but don't flood the forum with stupid questions. This is to teach all newbies to avoid these kind of questions and cut the regulars some slack. From nowonwards, whatever DUMB thread I find, I will trash it and post the link here.
Example #1:
Can I Put The App(Fruity Loops) On My Dash?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413602
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Give me a Break. How do you expect to convert a 5 GIG .exe (Windows Install) file to a .cab? It's a phone. Damn it - Yes, this phone can DO a lot of things but don't expect to scratch your records on a phone. Who the hell is mixing a song on their phone? No Professional !!! haha What has the world come to? You see someone mixing a song on the bus, head bangin' - pissed off cause he isn't getting the beat right cause his **** ain't tight - well no, DUH you mixing on a PHONE lol
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Example # 2
HandiTv
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413740
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It's staring right in your face, dude. It's made for PPC, not Smartphone. lol Cmon man, do some research or better yet, READ the title. Stop creating threads for STUPID questions. Period.
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This is Just for Laughs. So Enjoy but at the same time, USE this as a lesson to not create stupid threads. Read, Seek Knowledge and Apply Knowledge.
Lesson of the day: Save yourself from getting banned and from rude comments.
Best Regards,
lukybandit
P.S: Anyone that comes across threads, post the link and post a valid comment because I want to keep this active so ALL newbies can learn to not to land in the graveyard, that is STUPID.
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P.S.: POLL is anonymous!
P.S. 2: Thread will be heavily moderated and watched over by myself and other MODs. YOU WILL GET BANNED AND/OR CENSORED IF YOU CROSS THE LINE! Remember, thread's purpose is educational, not punitive!
here are a few funny ones. i didn't use names. any resemblence between the post quoted and real posters is accidental only......
pepole who have diamond,,, help??
i ask the pepole who have the diamond ,about the stylus
i have jasjam with wm5 and upgrade to wm6 and wm6.1 and i know that in almost all of the usees i do have to use the stylus, and my ask dose in diamond i have to use the stylus even i have the tuch 3d caues i want to buy the diamond and i'm just warry about that cuse i don't like the stylus , and becuse that else i think about iphone 3g, and does diamond can do every think without the stylus.
thnks
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this one really know what he wants...
Calender reminder don't work!!!
I just notice the Calender reminder don't work!!!
TF3D sucks!!
How come this standard PPC function can not work?!
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or
Calendar 'dialogs'?
You know you can enable those white "bubble windows" that pop up on receipt of new SMS messages etc. I'm *sure* years and years ago when I first used Window Mobile that calendar reminders popped up in similar bubbles.
How do I enable them? At the moment all I get is my alarm goes off, which just leaves an alarm icon in the top menu bar for me to click on, but I want the brief details to appear in a bubble - is there a reg setting for this?
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sometimes reading the manual really pays off!
Led in speaker
Hi guys,
There seem to be a not working Led at the left side of speaker. Does anyone know if this can work, and in what way?
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this one is one of my favorites
but the winner is:
Battery Charging Software
Hello I'm a newbie aswell... Here I can find some amazing programs... Programs even i cannot imagine of before... I made a search but I colud not find such a program...
I'm looking for such a program that will charge my battery... For example I'm somewhere outside and there is not a possibility to charge my battery... Then a software that charges my battery itself... is there a program like this? or can be written?
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i'll be back....
Doesnt the Diamond have an LED?
Hello!
I bought my Diamond yesterday *yay*...
I wonder, that small transparent piece of plastic built into to the earpiece. Is that an LED?
If yes, mine doesn' t blink or anything. Should it? And if yes, when?
I had an HTC Wizard before which blinked green when I had signal and orange when charging or a message received.
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no comment on this one....too easy..
FM radio sucks! Anyone has this problem as well?
Practically useless radio. Even out in the open, the reception is basically like "shortwave radio". Even with the strongest of channels, I can barely enjoy anything.
Does anyone here has this issue too??
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sure, we tried to help him. what was the problem? why the FM sucks?
he was trying to use the FM radio without headphones-antenna! no antenna, no reception. who sucks? the user or the FM?
KukurikU said:
but the winner is:
i'll be back....
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Hi KukurikU, what has happened to that thread? I posted in it and now I can't find it has it been deleted? It was a gem of an idea
Well, to the battery app guy I'd say:
"I mad battery charge app 2day is very god you just install on phone but I dont now how 2 do this any help plz?"
I'm new here, but I love the idea.
charly_mx said:
battery charging software is great
However i thinks this thread to be closed, there are many new users (everyone was ppc newbie once). So lets guide this guys in the right direction.
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..i wish our htc's would have such a software!!!
Every battarie will be loaded in the same way; there is no software which controls the voltage based on the battarie!!
I posted my share of stupidity. I believe we all did.
But I agree it comes to a point where its to much!
What about banning the word fagphone?? (iPhone) thats were my support is!
I was scheptical so i reserved myself to the idea that we should really make a harmless joke app that shows you the batt is charging. Then see how many people download it.
Also could you guys tell me how to modify the registry so my phone heats up more because want to put it in my cofee every morning.
is it possible to install xp (sp2 or sp3) on htc diamond??
storage(4gb) is enough for install xp so maybe it is posiblle?
probably i will need some other boot loader??
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No, it only supports Windows 3.11 for Workgroups for now...
Quote:
is it possible to install xp (sp2 or sp3) on htc diamond??
storage(4gb) is enough for install xp so maybe it is posiblle?
probably i will need some other boot loader??
i feel of my chair when i saw this
Oh, come on! Just relax and have some fun. Noobs are always lots of fun
buciuman said:
I was scheptical so i reserved myself to the idea that we should really make a harmless joke app that shows you the batt is charging. Then see how many people download it.
Also could you guys tell me how to modify the registry so my phone heats up more because want to put it in my cofee every morning.
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i did it too, no need for registry, install the cab and put more sugar in the coffee
worked for me
Cleaning up off topic! If you want to express your opinion, do it by voting in the poll!
in the middle of the "editing manilla" thread somebody is asking:
can i flash the rom on device mio a701 (wm 6)?
Thanks
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don't know how funny is the next one but this is the right and sure way to a "disaster" thread. don't try this at home! oops! forum..
Performance of Diamond 3DFlo interface
HELLO, every kind souls out there
I looking into changing my HTC Touch Enhanced to a Diamond.
I would like to get some infor regards to the performance of Diamond.
Anyone can give some feedback on this Diamond???
I had heard tat the 3D Flo interface is kind of lagging, the touch interface is lagging as well.....
Is these true?
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Any Bible Apps???

Any recommendations for a Holy Bible app?
Thanks for all of the recommendations. Here is a list of what you have posted so far...
- http://www.olivetree.com/
- http://www.laridian.com/
- http://www.e-sword.net/pocketpc/ [I really like this app, I have used it (and the desktop version) for awhile. I just don't like that the developer hasn't integrated touch functions yet. The tiny "action" buttons and drop down menus are a bit annoying. I would also like some touch jesturing while scrolling through the text.]
- http://live.e-sword.net/
- http://www.gmpsoft.com/
- http://www.youversion.com/
- http://www.acrobible.com/
Any other recommendations??? I will continue to edit new responses. Thanks.
Check out olivetree.com
How about the Torah, the Koran, the Book of Cybalism, the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of the Law?
johanromijn said:
Check out olivetree.com
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I use olive tree. It works fairly well, not the best designed piece of software but gets the job done.
I've used Pocket Bible since my days with a Handspring Trio!
http://laridian.com/
Check Pocket e-sword.
http://www.e-sword.net/pocketpc/
+ one on esword
arachief said:
Check Pocket e-sword.
http://www.e-sword.net/pocketpc/
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This one has many bible versions, commentaries, and dictionaries available to choose from, for free, all in one package. Works great in VGA on Pro.
I don't want to sound pedantic but is it the right forum for this subject? I doubt such software is specific to the Raphael device...
anonimo said:
I don't want to sound pedantic but is it the right forum for this subject? I doubt such software is specific to the Raphael device...
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Moved to Raph Software. Would also recommend that the OP consider consolidating all the suggestions into the first post if sufficient information is present to help others who might be looking for the same info.
Laridian Pocket Bible
+1 for Laridian.com
I have been very happy with Bible With You by gmpsoft.com. You can download a fully functional trial from their web site.
There really is no true finger friendly PPC bible app out there, but I like Laridian because they allow you to tweak so many options that you can make it somewhat finger friendly ( I can go to about any bible verse just using my finger, but moreso my fingernail). Look at what I mean in the pictures below. Also I like the fact that Laridian has like 140 different types of books or Bibles that you can add to their program.
One I use on my iPod Touch and the Blackberry Bold (which I just sent back and am currently waiting for my Fuze), is YouVersion.com.
While it is free, you'll have to have some type of data plan to use this, since it does connect to their server for the data. But they've got most translations (at least most translations people use), and it is touch friendly.
Obviously I've not seen this yet on the Fuze, BUT I can't wait to check it out.
Stan
good stuff, keep it coming. thx to all who are responding.
http://live.e-sword.net/
Jim Coleman said:
How about the Torah, the Koran, the Book of Cybalism, the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of the Law?
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Well, for those of us who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there's the Holy Bible (King James Version), the Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price
californiarailroader said:
Well, for those of us who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there's the Holy Bible (King James Version), the Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price
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This works for any Christians, not just LDS, but I happen to like www.yanceyware.com
Free!
JonnoB said:
This works for any Christians, not just LDS, but I happen to like www.yanceyware.com
Free!
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Great, thanks JonnoB!
My laridian broke. It seems to be conflicting with something else. Has anyone else had this problem?
Another Bible Program I found
The people at AcroBible make an excellent version for the iPhone/iTouch, and offer NASB, NIV, KJV, etc.
I'm not sure how well their app has translated to the WinMo format, but like I said....they did an excellent job with their Apple version.
See them at www.acrobible.com.
Stan

Market and non Market Recommend Apps list...how about we start one?

Hi!
Just wondering if we can start a list of Market and one for Non Market recommended Apps unless there is one that I have missed already!
shaolin95 said:
Hi!
Just wondering if we can start a list of Market and one for Non Market recommended Apps unless there is one that I have missed already!
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Check out the PMC (Pimp My Captivate) guide. It has this already.
warri said:
Check out the PMC (Pimp My Captivate) guide. It has this already.
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Ah, somehow when I checked that I thought it was more like hacks than app recommendations...will check again then.
Thanks
shaolin95 said:
Ah, somehow when I checked that I thought it was more like hacks than app recommendations...will check again then.
Thanks
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If you scroll through till the end, there is a recommended list of Apps.
I strongly recommend you Follow the guide to root, enable side loading, as well lift the market restrictions that ATT has put on the phone. No reason not to.
(The section on Launcher Pro is optional, since some people seem to like TouchWiz (i used it for a while, just switched to launcherPro to try it out) )
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If you scroll through till the end, there is a recommended list of Apps.
I strongly recommend you Follow the guide to root, enable side loading, as well lift the market restrictions that ATT has put on the phone. No reason not to.
(The section on Launcher Pro is optional, since some people seem to like TouchWiz (i used it for a while, just switched to launcherPro to try it out) )
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Thanks, I have done all those already...just did the restrictions one today so I am all good.
Cannot wait for Froyo now!
Oh and yes I got Launcher Pro + ..very nice. "
I did not give the original too much of a chance...I am coming from a Tilt2 and sense 2.5 so Touch was just looking to plain and odd for me. Launcher is growing on me.
double sorry
shaolin95 said:
Thanks, I have done all those already...just did the restrictions one today so I am all good.
Cannot wait for Froyo now!
Oh and yes I got Launcher Pro + ..very nice.
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yea i read in your sig, right after i posted that... heh
Just waiting on a nice Custom ROM.. with some radio HSPUA support and froyo myself
warri said:
yea i read in your sig, right after i posted that... heh
Just waiting on a nice Custom ROM.. with some radio HSPUA support and froyo myself
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Ah that sounds so awesome indeed...I was used to changing Energy Roms every few days so right now it is kind of a strange time for me !
shaolin95 said:
Ah that sounds so awesome indeed...I was used to changing Energy Roms every few days so right now it is kind of a strange time for me !
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Energy Addict myself.. i do miss flashing my Fuze every couple of days, but i am super excited to have a sexy Android phone!
Me too...this thing is so freakin fast!
I still think we need a dedicated apps thread that keeps growing like the one we have for the Tilt2
i think a non-market app thread would be especially helpful
i found some new apps to add on to the pimp my captivate apps i wrote up. I no longer have access to my pdf but if one of you start a thread and make it look sexy, ill be glad to add some amazing new apps peeps should try.
Well I suck at that so I would let anyone else with skills to take over
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i found some new apps to add on to the pimp my captivate apps i wrote up. I no longer have access to my pdf but if one of you start a thread and make it look sexy, ill be glad to add some amazing new apps peeps should try.
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I'll do it. Give me a few hours to get everything together.
Its my first time doing one of these, but I think if I can set it up right the first time, managing it will be fairly easy.
That said, is there a limit on how many post you can reserve? To give an ideal solution to the problem, I'd be looking at like 15 or so. Would people have a problem with this, or is that an acceptable number?
Sweet mate....not sure about the reserves Q...maybe check the Tilt 2 thread for ideas
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Sweet mate....not sure about the reserves Q...maybe check the Tilt 2 thread for ideas
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Already did that. I've asked for permission (awaiting reply) to steal the design and I've made a few modifications to it that I think will make it easier to maintain and access. However, doing so requires a tremendous number of reserved posts. I'm trying to decrease the number by combining sections I think will have a low volume, but it will still take a large number of posts to do what I want.
Doesnt bother me at all but maybe ask a mod?
Just as an update.
I've gotten a mod's ok on reserving the number of posts in want. The only. Stipulation is it has to be organized. And I don't think that will be a problem.
I'm still waiting on a response from the Rhodium thread upkeeper, and iirc the thread was last updated in May. If I don't have a response by this time tomorroe, ill assume they've left XDA indefinitely, and will post the topic. If they later have an issue with my using a similar format, ill just edit my format.
In the mean time, ill continue working on the formatting of the thread and include a few items to see how it will look when populated. Hopefully this turns out as awesomely as I want it to.
I don't think this thread will take much more than an hour or so to maintain after it gets rolling, so keeping it up to date shouldn't be an issue by my logic. I just hope people provide all relavant information. Lol
It's not much, but id like to do my part to contribute its to a community that provides so much information and so many resources. Maybe this way I wont feel like such a leech. XD
Sent from my Samsung Captivate
I think you are cool to start it over and then modify if needed...I doubt that that poster is going to complain...I mean really...
How do I get to the Pimp My Captivate site?
Thanks

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