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- Reception and call quality No comments
- Display No comments
- Battery life No comments
- Camera No comments
- Ease of use No comments
- Design and form factor No comments
- Portability (size / weight) No comments
- Media support No comments
- Durability No comments
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) No comments
Detailed review
I started with a Symbian phone, Nokia 3600 (gdgt.com/nokia/3600/) way back in 2003. I had a few phones since then including iPhone (2G), BB Curve, PPC6800 (WM5.0), G1, Palm Pre, Samsung Moment. I am enjoying the Hero the most so far.
I have to say that I am a HTC fanboy now. I've had 2 android phones before and HTC has outdone themselves with this phone. They've replaced a lot for the better, including MMS app, the keyboard app (better suited for a touchscreen phone), the dialer, the contacts, tons of new widgets.
None of it feels gimmicky either [maybe a couple of the widgets] as they enhancements for a touchscreen phone. It's like an iPhone that's not locked down and can be customized.
Side note: you MUST use a task killer app. This phone is meant to multi-task, but apps ontop of apps take up memory and slow this phone down. It's a con, but it is to be expected and does not detract from the phone itself.
I have to say that I am a HTC fanboy now. I've had 2 android phones before and HTC has outdone themselves with this phone. They've replaced a lot for the better, including MMS app, the keyboard app (better suited for a touchscreen phone), the dialer, the contacts, tons of new widgets.
None of it feels gimmicky either [maybe a couple of the widgets] as they enhancements for a touchscreen phone. It's like an iPhone that's not locked down and can be customized.
Side note: you MUST use a task killer app. This phone is meant to multi-task, but apps ontop of apps take up memory and slow this phone down. It's a con, but it is to be expected and does not detract from the phone itself.
good review!
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