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The answer to the question is a clear 'No'. 'No' in the sense that it will not outsell the iphone. 'No' in the sense that it will not convince subscribers to leave their current network on mass. But 'No' in the sense that its inferior - not in my opinion.

First I should clarify that I have never owned an iphone - I have used one but never for long enough to know how it is to live with one.

But from what I have seen the iphone does nothing substantially better than the hero. Whereas there are many things that the hero does better than the iphone - true multi taksing, a open market place, multiple scenes etc. The customization is endless but in no time at all I have it setup exactly how is perfect for me.

Criticisms aimed at the 'sluggishnes' seem a little overblown. It does require a little resource management but even with multiple websites, apps and widgets open I have never put the phone in a state where it has become un-usable.

So far there really is nothing I dont like about it - and I have had it for a week or so now so long enough to gather a decent opinion.

I would be interested to hear what other hero owners think?