HTC Touch Pro (CDMA)

I remember reading somewhere that the circular ring around the dpad is touch sensitive. Does anyone know if there is a way to utilize that as a spin wheel to move quickly through menus or contact list? I have an lg-vx8550 and LOVE the spinwheel. Not enough phones that feature. I'm hopeful there's a way to replicate that with the touch pro's touch sensitive ring around the dpad.
I want a smartphone and pretty much am settled on this one, but it would be really great to not have to give up my spin wheel. Any info would be very helpful.