Database Users

SPB or SBSH?

I am a very happy user of the SPB Diary/PocketPlus/Clock series but I can't help but see that there is a huge world of customization for the SBSH PocketBreeze and iLauncher programs.
Does anyone know off hand which uses less system resources?
Anyone prefer one over the other? Why?
I am just curious, because I almost want to buy the SBSH suite even though I already have bought the SPB set.

Sbsh -- HANDS DOWN!!
For me, Sbsh was the winner -- hands down. Their apps were MUCH more customizable than Spb's. And I found that the Sbsh products used less system resources. I use Pocket Breeze, iLauncher and Pocket Weather
The only Spb products I use are Spb Time and Spb Finance. The Spb Time program give the option of a fullscreen display clock that Sbsh Clock does not offer and Spb Finance syncs with MS Money on my desktop so I can keep track of my finances during the day on my Wizard and not have to wait until I get home to enter everything into MS Money.
Another thing I like about Sbsh's PocketBreeze is that I was able to add a custom tab for the Spb products, as well. So, I can access the Spb Time AND the Spb Finance programs with one tap onscreen.
YMMV, but I HIGHLY recommend Sbsh!! There's EXCELLENT support on their forums as well. Can't vouch for support on Spb forums, as I didn't run the programs long enough to actually register on their's.

Can you make custom tabs to run Today plug-ins on PocketBreeze?
My bit with SPB's PocketPlus is that it take a big footprint on my Today screen on my Wizard when I have Chi-Dang's Battery Status, PocketMax's PhoneAlarm (with the Media Phone skin), and the Device Lock all on my device.
I would like to make a seperate system tab where I can put Chi-Dang's Battery Status in there with other system items...
I am almost curious to getting it now...

If a program appears on the list of available Today plugins on your device, you can assign a custom tab to it.
The only tab in PocketBreeze that can't be deleted is the Calendar tab. By default, it also has a tab for notes, messages, tasks and Special Events. You can choose NOT to use those and/or replace them/add your own.
Attached are some screenshots of my Wizard. I have mine set up so the tabs are vertically aligned on the screen, rather than horizontally aligned. You can run PocketBreeze minimized, or run it with one of the tabs opened -- by default it would run the calendar tab.
It has a 14 day fully functional trial period. I didn't wait the full 14 days to try it. I was sold after about 3 days and bought it. And, from what I'm reading on the Sbsh forums, there's an upgrade in the works, too!! All upgrades are FREE to registered users.

Hm... Now I am really intrigued... I may have to give it a whirl or even purchase it!

PocketBreeze is a MUST HAVE for me. The special settings to draw a border on the cleartype text and how it display my next appointments and todo's its amazing.
Bot programs can be tested on the emulator

I'm a big pocketbreeze fan as well
after trying both...I choose pocketbreeze handsdown...I love the display, the icons, pretty condense for the amount of info it displays, amazing amount of customization, and what's great is that you can add any today plug-in into pocketbreeze as another tab
fantastic (just wish they would work on AKU3.2...oh well)

SBSH for sure.

SBSH is more "customizable" and more "heavier" than SPB. I try both and stopped on SBSH. It looks more beautiful for me.

I like SBSH product for all teh above reasons as well. The ability to make a tab for ANY today plugin sealed the deal also. I also like the availability of custom icons for iLauncher vs. pocket+.
Free trials are a wonderful thing.
The only SPB products I really like are backup and time.

I just wish that iLauncher had a alt+tab function like PocketPlus

Is there a slimmer HTC Home?

Hey guys,
I love the functionality of HTC Home. However, I wished that the clock part of HTC Home is slimmed down so that there is more space for the today screen?
Is there any fix or alternative software that can please this soul?
Thanks
hpr

wisbar advance desktop...
its great, basically its a launcher that replaces today, but you can embed today plugins in it, so you could make the clock with a small font, then icons for the home tabs underneath, which correspond to programs, or docks, which arer small boxes that appear which have more shortcuts in them..
just a suggestion
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Does it have a section for fast contacts ? I've seen phoneAlarm, has most of the stuff except the contacts part. That's what I love because when I'm in the car its easier to make a call.

hotplainrice,
I must admit I don't use the home plugin as I find it rather crude in its look and function. I use a combination of SPB Pocketplus, SPB Mobile Shell, and their telephony plugin (can't remember what its called but checkout their website). I must admit my device is highly customised; however I like it just the way it is.
Have tried to use Wisbar but found it a pain to get the look and functionality that I have been looking for. However I have seen a lot of good stuff on the Wisbar forum so please keep an open mind.
Cheers
WB

yer erm you can make docks with contact pictures, so ive got mine set up to look like an iphone, ive got the phone button which goes to phone, or opens the dock with favourite contacts, then ive got sms, lock/internet, media player and finally my programs dock. And in my programs dock, i have a link to another page on WAD [it can have many pages] which has all my windows today plugins.. so has speed of the iphone and the functionality of windows.. so to answer your question, it does have easily accessible contacts, but you have to customise it yourself..
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I once used HTC Home Plugin, but troubled with the weather panel, so I uninstall it, and imo, the closest app to HTC Home plugin is SPC Mobile SHell 1.5 + SPB Phone Suite. Closest to intersface, yet more powerful ability...

just like those two guys, i use spb programs... when i said i had today plugins on a seperate page, i meant i have spb pocket plus 4, with diary and weather integrated into it..
spb programs are great
and wisbar is a pain, but once its done, it works perfectly
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There is of course the other HTC app "HTC Plus!" Clock, shortcuts and links to message folders without taking up the entire screen. Doesn't have the weather functionailty or music player control tho

rltoday has a skin that is like HTC Home but is slimmer. Might want to give it a look.

Check out HTC Plus! SHould be on the forums somewhere

Thinking of going down the wisbar way. HTC Plus is too simple, no contacts tab. Thanks guys for the replies.

i can send you my theme if you like.. i paid for it, but dont mind sending it.. just so yoou can get a go before you commit to buy it... but you'd still need to get the wisbar codes (10usd each).
rory
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Hey, that was cool, I'd like to have HTC Home Plugins Theme for WisBar Desktop... would you like to share for me too? tq =)
My last WisBar Desktop Theme was modified iPhone theme, create 3 virtual pages; Welcome screen, App shortcut, and Agenda (put pocket breeze plugins there)
thx!

deleted, double post...

check out my phonealarm skin I made long time ago http://www.pocketmax.net/smf/index.php?topic=5136.0

Use phonealarm. Its alot better, less buggy and more options.

Second Today Panel

Hi guys
I was wondering .. do u know if there is any way we can create a second "today" panel? ... I got so many cool programs and so much cool software now that it just doesnt fit on one screen anymore.
For example I would quite like to have one today panel which uses Resco contact manager spb weather windows live, calendar .. and another where I use maybe the bell interface or spb phonesuit, galarm etc.
any ideas if this is possible?
thanks

you know u could use one of the other SE Panels and disable all the extra stuff and just use all the rows for programs...

Maybe you should give second today a chance?
dingolino
http://www.chi-tai.info/
http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_wm_tools_im_cs.htm

Have you tried SPB Pocket Plus with multiple tabs?
I have PDC clock, SPB Phone Suite, HomeScreen ++ and two rows of shoertcuts on one tab, Calendar + with 6 appointments on a second and SPB Weather and SPB time on a third.

Method to use Blackstone without TF3D?

I've been searching for a while and haven't come up with much.
Are there skins/themes that don't utilize/disable TF3D in order to get an 800x600 image on the home screen, or does TF3D have to be turned on to operate the Blackstone? I'd also like to free up a little more memory. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

Looks like my only option is to install SPB Mobile Shell 2.1.5...?
Do I just install this like any other program and disable TF3D? I'm currently running Dutty's 2.1 ROM.
Also, what affect does running these latest ROMs have on SPB Mobile Shell? Does SPB completely override everything from a cooked ROM?

Personally, I am not a fan of TF3D...
I like to see everything at glance.
I use SPB Time, Messages, SPB Diary, Device lock and SPB Weather on my home screen.
Memory usage is usually around 30%.

Just waiting for SPB Shell 3.0 to come out, looks heaps nice.
TF3D is very good, but it's not convenient and fast to use.

Thanks for the replies. So, if I install SPB, do I just disable TF3D?
Will I lose access to all the tabs like Music and Communications?
What ROM should I be using if I make the move to SPB?

It doesn't matter what ROM, just install it and untick TF3D on the today setting and tick the SPB.
You can always go back to TF3D so don't worry.

Wanted: Today manager

Hi,
I disabled TF3D, because I don't like that software for several reasons.
But one today screen is not enough. I am not sure, which today manager applikation is "the best":
WAD 2
Ultimate Launche 1.2
iLauncher
Pocket Plus
Homescreen Plusplus
Mobile Shell
I need about 4 screens. The software should be easy to configure and fast. Any ideas / hints?
Regards,
Doktor

Well, I am using TF3D with SecondToday. Works great on me, able to switch between two easily. Of course when I am on Secondtoday, I can add SBP Pocket Plus, home+++ plugin easily on my secondtoday screen with other today plugin you want.
I tried SBP Mobile Shell 3.01 on my TP2, don't really like, cos it is not works 100% with TP2.

Definetly Ultimate Launcher.
BTW the second today doesn't display tray icons