Abstract: Take the most daring Android phone yet, but make it faster, stronger and better (but blander). You have the Sprint take on the HTC Hero, which happens to be the best Android phone you can buy. I said the original version of the Hero was "daring" and "...
same beautiful display found on G1 and myTouch; optimized version of HTC's Sense improves performance over earlier version; possibly the best virtual keyboard design currently available (though it will require more powerful hardware to surpass iPhone...
RAM/processor duo are a bit tired in tomorrow's market, though not as bad as many claim; keyboard performance seems to break down long before other apps show signs of distress, and the keyboard should be prioritized; ability to multi-task and load the...
I, along with most of you, am anxiously awaiting a Sense device with a 1 GHz+ processor and huge memory banks. When one does come out, people will wonder why I rated the Hero so high. But this is what we have right now. It the current market, I think ...
Responsive capacitive touchscreen, HTC's outstanding Sense UI, Great range of apps and widgets preinstalled, Web browser is a pleasure to use
Lack of significant internal memory, Poor video file recognition
With excellent web browsing, email and access to apps, the HTC Hero is one of the few mobiles to truly challenge the iPhone this year. Editors’ rating: 8.8/10
Abstract: 18 months ago, I moved to using an iPhone, prior to that I had been a Motorola; as a Windows Mobile user, the difference between the two platforms was like chalk and cheese. Click to enlargeWith the iPhone you had touch, big buttons for a keypad and a...
Overall this is a massive improvement. The phone is well worth buying. What HTC has done is deliver an excellent consumer experience and bucket loads of functionality, from Google Maps to camcorder to easy access to applications.
Needs more processing grunt; menus not as smooth to scroll through as the iPhone; difficult to add contacts.
Distinctive design, Teflon-coated casing, Sense UI is excellent, user-friendly and a joy to use, Android platform, fully customisable, polished Web browser, 3.5mm headphone jack, contacts integration with social networking
Interface feels sluggish at various times
The HTC Hero is without doubt one of the most impressive smartphones we’ve reviewed. The design is distinctive, the user interface is absolutely superb and it’s packed with all the latest features. Unfortunately, the Hero doesn’t seem to...
Abstract: The HTC Hero touchscreen mobile phone is the companys latest 3rd release of a phone using the Android operating system. And it is their best effort yet. Thats not to diss the earlier and - the Dream was after all HTCs first go with Android...
