HTC Hero
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- kiko
- 3bZ
- 02 Mar 2010
Did you try the Mocado 3.1 ROM? Hero users say it's the best with full Bluetooth
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- Saeed-Iran
- pX9
- 02 Mar 2010
Ok....I had the phone for a few days. The design is perfect, even though the chin sticks out and its hard to push it into a carrying case. The hardware (Processor and the onboard RAM) isn't up to date but it manages to do every task smoothly. The camera is nothing to brag. Touchscreen is very sensitive capacitive screen , but its difficult to type on the onscreen keyboard. Its a multi-gesture screen and you can have cool effects on picture zooming and panning just like an Iphone. Audio quality is nice , both on the earpiece and the loud speaker. The volume rocker is not in the right place and its hard to distinguish, so u tend to press either the up or down key without actually noticing. The other keys are ok, but would have been better if they were a bit larger. Battery is great, lasted almost two days for me (Diamond 2 managed 1 day at the best).
But somebody tell me ,why pay a hefty price for a good phone with a Operating system not so good and complete?
The Phone came out of the box with cupcake android V1.5, which was very colorful. I upgraded to 2.1 Vanillian, but I lost most of the colors and nice effects (maybe I dont have a good taste). Even then the problem remains---->Its not capable of pairing with anything but a headset, you need to install other software to be able to send or receive files. Also I couldn't find a capable file manager. ASTRA is just ok.
Android is a very promising Operating System, but we have to wait for more developments, so paying a large sum for this device at the moment doesnt seem to be very logical.
I hope this is helpful.
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- Akhil Menon
- wdJ
- 02 Mar 2010
Hi guys,
i just got my HTC Hero last week. Got it for 22k INR. Strting with i was little confused btwn the iPhone 3G and HERo.i wanted iPhone at first coz of its brand image but whn i wnt deeper i came to knw HTC Hero is a real winner..and now i feel so lucky to have ths phone in my hand..i have listed down the pros and cons of the mobile.
Pros..
1) Excellent UI & multiTouch for which u can die for.
2) Superb Build quality.
3) Android OS is just amazing.
4) Good apps available in Android market.
4) Easy and fast connectivity for internet and direct access to gmail as well as Gtalk. Even using GPRS in India am getting evrythng i need.
5) Google maps amazing.Street view etc.
6) User Friendly..
7) Great Great value for money
etc etc etc.
CONS
1) Main issue- Not compatible for bluetooth file tranfer.Hope thy will fix ths in new ROm upgrade.
2) Less battery life. Especially if u using GPRS thn it drinks battery like petrol.
3)External speaker not great. But with headphones better than what i expected.
But if u take in total its a phone which comes in good budget and with good technology..c u guys later..
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- Heik
- 3bZ
- 02 Mar 2010
I have a SE Aino should I trade it for a Hero or it would be stupid?
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- Liam
- Sq3
- 02 Mar 2010
It is indeed quad band :)
brilliant phone!
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- Saurabh Tyagi
- vwg
- 02 Mar 2010
Awesome fone....
lots of applications. Very user friendly....
classic display.... awesome functionality....
No need to think before buying.. go ahead and grab it....
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- Terminator
- 3IK
- 02 Mar 2010
I have read opposite comments in professional reviews about the Hero's screen performance under direct sunlight. What can YOU say?
I wanted to wait for the Legend but I am afraid it shares the same amoled screen as the Nexus1 which is poor under sunlight
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- Anonymous
- pKB
- 01 Mar 2010
Kareem, 01 Mar 2010Does it have pich zoomingIt sure does ;-)
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- Kareem
- IaV
- 01 Mar 2010
Does it have pich zooming
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- rob
- MMM
- 01 Mar 2010
Hi guys, just a bit of advice please..Ive got an Iphone 3G (unlocked) I am due an upgrade but my network doesn't "do" the Iphone they only do Android phones, so I was thinking of just getting the most expensive phone possible selling it and buy an Iphone 3GS however, I like the look of the HTC Hero but, I want apps like Skysports and Ebay on the Iphone. Ive got no experience of the andriod market apps, do they have these ones or anything similar? thanks for your help.
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- sai
- fu@
- 01 Mar 2010
i need help transfering my contacts from a nokia E71 to HTC hero. any tips please
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- Ady
- pKn
- 01 Mar 2010
Thanks Terminator for your coment about HTC Hero. Will wait for 2.1 upgrade this month to get bluetooth file. How do you rate Hero? HTC Legend is out in April(Hero upgrade). Something else to consider although love the look of Hero in white. Ady
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- Terminator
- 3IK
- 01 Mar 2010
If you want to add a custom ROM like Modaco 3.1 or Nexus One OS you should ROOT your Hero first!
You can have multitouch and Bluetooth file transfer if you use a custom ROM or wait for the official 2.1 upgrade that would be available very soon (during this month)
For Custom ROMs and tutorials you should see the XDA forum,they have a dedicated section for the Hero
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- Ady
- pKn
- 01 Mar 2010
issac, 28 Feb 2010got a htc hero . tell me the cool application tht i should ... moreHave an iphone 3G at moment but take delivery of a HTC Hero this Friday on 3 network. How good is the Hero honestly or have i made a mistake. All opinions appreciated. Regards Ady
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- Babs
- miZ
- 01 Mar 2010
Does anyone know if this handset is quad band?
Help would be much appreciated :-)
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- Matt H
- 3aK
- 01 Mar 2010
Em, 20 Feb 2010I've just got a hero and have read quite a few comments abo... moreHi Em, it's an App that you can download from the marketplace thingy.
Also make sure you're running the latest firmware version. I upgraded a few months ago and it was much better. Hope this helps :)
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- Mahesh Kotekar
- mJ2
- 01 Mar 2010
I bought my new HTC Hero in Bangalore cost around 24000/- INR including VAT. Looks really wonderfull. But camera doesnt seems to be soo perfect. Sound quality is average. User friendly UI. Contact manager is really nice. Little bulky but build is really nice and attractive.
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- Anonymous
- IaV
- 28 Feb 2010
Does it have pinch zoominig? I heard that it is available via update, is that right?
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- issac
- mIf
- 28 Feb 2010
got a htc hero . tell me the cool application tht i should try out??? how is the bluetooth pairing possible with other phones??
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- steph uk
- nx%
- 27 Feb 2010
still cant install a costom rom as i cant root the hero ive tried every method not once not twice but i cant think how many times ive tried,im losing patience please help