HTC Hero 8.13 cm (3.2") 1350 mAh White

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2011-07-31 12:59:44

Average rating:85

Uk has collected 167 expert reviews for HTC Hero 8.13 cm (3.2") 1350 mAh White and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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tomshardware.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:49:55

Average rating:0

Third time's a charm for Android? HTC Hero is the third phone with the Google-made operating system to hit U.S. shores. Our European reviewer likes it. The Hero As A PhoneBlock your ears! The Hero speaker is really quite powerful: 20% volume is enough...

Well-thought out Sense interface, nicely integrated with Android, Innovative, functional design, Good interent handling, Multitouch screen, Efficient search engine, Innovative, functional design, Good interent handling, Multitouch screen, Efficient search...
Progress needed for multimedia, Overly dependent on Google services, The Hero is a more mature Android phone. Progress still needs to be made but it is certainly the best of the phones currently using the Google OS...

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itreviews.com

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2011-07-31 12:50:23

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero is the best Android based handset we have seen to date. The abundance of home screens may be difficult for some to master, but you only need to use what you want to and can ignore the rest. Battery life might be a concern to some, though...

gadgetrepublic.com

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2011-07-31 12:50:36

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero is one of the first generation of Android phones to arrive in Ireland. With a combination of Google's mobile operating system, HTC's user interface and Meteor's network coverage, does the Hero save the day?AndroidThere has been lots of hyp...

Battery power can drain easily if you switch on all updates and it can run a little sluggishly if you've lots of applications open at once, but if you're looking for a powerful smart phone that has a world of great apps at its fingertips and does every...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:47

Average rating:100

HTC's Hero is a large touchscreen phone that runs Google's Android operating system. HTC has added its own interface, which it calls Sense. T-Mobile also sells the Hero as the Touch G2. Here we review an updated version from the Hero featured in Shoppe...

The new Hero is fast, with a good screen and camera, and Android's unrestrictive software is complemented by HTC's Sense apps and interface...

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wired.co.uk

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2011-07-31 12:52:15

Average rating:70

A lot has happened since the first Google phone arrived, so it makes sense for HTC to make a legitimate stab at upgrading the Android operating system, now that Palm has its web-errific Pre, the iPhone has graduated to video (not to mention cut-and-pas...

letsgomobile.org/en

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:52:32

Average rating:81

B esides the fact that HTC is the current market leader when it comes to Windows Mobile smartphones, HTC is also the first phone manufacturer to realize the full potential of the Google Android operating system. Not only was HTC the first brand to intr...

T he combination of HTC and Google Android makes the Hero mobile phone a genuinely new experience. The Magic HTC already gave us a hunch we were witnessing something significant of which we would see much more in the future. And no doubt, HTC now ta...

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digitalversus.com

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2011-07-31 12:53:34

Average rating:80

The Touch range benefitted from the nice, light TouchFLO layer with improved easy-of-use and adaptation to Windows Mobile. It therefore seemed a good idea to deal with the Android HTC phones in the same way. This is what the manufacturer has done with...

Wellthought out Sense interface, nicely integrated with Android, Innovative, functional design, Good interent handling, Multitouch screen, Efficient search engine...
Progress needed for multimedia, Overly dependent on Google services...

whatmobile.net

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2011-07-31 12:53:47

Average rating:80

Last month, I put the Vodafone Magic to the test, which is essentially the same phone as the HTC Hero reviewed here, bar the design, the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a lower resolution camera.Despite this, side by side the Magic is still the nice...

The Hero isnt a huge step beyond the Magic (exclusive to Vodafone) but there is a higher resolution camera (albeit with a poor control system), 3.5mm headphone jack and HTCs new Sense front-end that gives you seven panels to show widgets and other...

whatlaptop.techradar.com

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2011-07-31 12:54:44

Average rating:0

We've had HTC's Hero for a little while now, and have had the opportunity to fully get to grips with all of its features. It’s the smallest Android-based handset we've seen, with a thin 14mm casing and compact dimensions.It looks stunning from the fro...

pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:02

Average rating:90

Product Code: 99HHM005-00 The HTC Hero smartphone takes the Google Android platform to new heights. Featuring HTCs Sense user interface, the HTC Hero is feels like a proper rival to the Apple iPhone 3GS, leaving the T-Mobile G1 in its wake. The HTC...

The HTC Hero is without doubt one of the most impressive smartphones weve reviewed. The design is distinctive, the user interface is absolutely superb and its packed with all the latest features. Unfortunately, the Hero doesnt seem to have the hard...

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zdnet.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:06

Average rating:80

The Android platform has come of age in the Hero. HTCs Sense interface is superbly implemented, the device itself is intuitive to use, and the software is largely well thought-out. Wed have liked more internal memory, longer battery life and a bette...

HTCs Sense interface provides a highly configurable suite of seven home screens, Sense UI collects contact events from multiple sources, Microsoft Exchange support, Android Market for direct software download...
Lacklustre camera, No frontfacing camera for twoway video calls, Moderate battery life...
The Android platform has come of age in the Hero. HTCs Sense interface is superbly implemented, the device itself is intuitive to use, and the software is largely well thought-out. Wed have liked more internal memory, longer battery life and a bette...

igizmo.co.uk

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2011-07-31 12:55:34

Average rating:80

HTC has high hopes for its third Android phone. We find out if this really is a smartphone Hero Flexible interface / Fast, agile performance / Plenty of potential Interface overly complicated / Uninspiring looks No phone maker has done more for Android...

Flexible interface, Fast, agile performance, Plenty of potential...
Interface overly complicated, Uninspiring looks...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:43

Average rating:80

HTC is currently balancing its prodigious smart phone output between its long-established Windows Mobile series of handsets and those running Googles Android operating system. The Hero follows the G1 and the Magic in HTCs Android line-up and comes wi...

The HTC Hero has a lot of things going for it, with an impressive multi-touch screen, easy-access social networking apps and Googles ever-evolving Android OS, which HTC has customised, adding a few tricks of its own. Its still not quite as straightf...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:47

Average rating:83

We often hear about 'hero' products in the world of IT. They’re the top-of-the-range models that a manufacturer brings out in the hope of bringing prestige to their brand, to spread the so-called halo effect. So there’s no doubt about what HTC is attem...

A hugely likeable phone that excels at web browsing and manages to just live up to its ambitious name. However, a couple of quirks prevent us giving it an all-out recommendation...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:58

Average rating:100

We may have beef with the camera, but it’s easily overshadowed by the incredibly intuitive and easy to use Android operating system. Thanks to excellent syncing between social networks and contact lists, the phone truly acts as a hub for information...

Syncs perfectly with social networks, excellent internet features, super responsive touchscreen, onetouch access to Android Marketplace.
Camera can’t capture night or motion shots; phone may slow down when storage fills up.

tracyandmatt.co.uk

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2011-07-31 12:56:07

Average rating:0

Straight off the back of my HTC Magic review, and earlier than expected, Matt called to announce we have one of only 2 HTC Hero handsets in the country but we haven’t got it for long, as apparently it’s quite popular already.How will it stack up agains...

I like it, I prefer it to the Magic, but that is personal choice and I am sure many will like the Magic over the Hero.The day to day use and the endlessly customisable screens make this device great to pick up and play with in quieter moments. The auto...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:56:11

Average rating:90

Androids may dream of electric sheep, but HTC dreams of producing a touch-powered phone that can really give the iPhone something to worry about. With the Hero it pretty much manages to turn that dream into a reality. We know you've probably looked at t...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:56:16

Average rating:83

There are a few little niggles about this handset, such as the jutting lip and the fiddliness of taking pictures with the trackball. But the drawbacks are far outweighed by the multimedia and business centric benefits on offer, not to mention the possi...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:27

Average rating:80

At last the phone weve been waiting for has finally arrived. The HTC Hero has emerged blinking into the light, complete with the new Sense UI, to unleash a smackdown on the iPhone 3GS and the Palm Pre. Android upgraded, this is the most powerful Googl...

Excellent Sense UI, Compact design, Responsive screen, Facebook and Twitter integration...
Poor camera, Laggy OS, Lack of video codec support, Slow internet browsing...
At last the phone weve been waiting for has finally arrived. The HTC Hero has emerged blinking into the light, complete with the new Sense UI, to unleash a smackdown on the iPhone 3GS and the Palm Pre. Android upgraded, this is the most powerful Googl...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:37

Average rating:90

The most noticeable and oft talked about feature of the HTC Hero is the "chin", so its a good place to start. It was there on the Magic and now we have the Hero chin: pronounced, strong, defined. HTC told us the chin was more than design quirk, it was...

Sense UI, build quality, design, integrated social networks, Android OS, 3.5mm jack...
Few minor software quirks, video capture rudimentary, lacks onboard storage, no radio...
Weve waited a long time for a smartphone to be confident about challenging the iPhone as number one, and finally the HTC Hero arrives as a viable contenderKey specs3.5mm jack, 3G, 5 megapixels, Bluetooth, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, microSD...

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T3.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:41

Average rating:80

We need a Hero! Following in the footsteps of the T-Mobile G1 and the HTC Magic, the Hero is the sensuous jewel in the Android crown. We’ve been hot on its trail since our hands-on video, and finally we got the chance to crack the box open, and have...

HTC Sense UI, Ease-of-use, Stonking touchscreen...
Below par camera, Slight lag, Video performance...
The Hero is a fantastic step-up from both the HTC G1 and Magic. With the new Sense UI and Android strapped to its back its a true contender for the do-it-all phone top spot.

gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:49

Average rating:80

The HTC Hero is the Taiwanese tech company's third phone fuelled by Google's Android smartphone operating system, and the first to pack its new Sense UI, giving Android a brand new lick of ultra-intuitive paint. Alongside the new software, there's a 3...

It's only been a few months since the HTC Magic, but the leap forward HTC's made in the meantime is phenomenal. That's down to the new Sense overlay on top of Android. HTC's stuffed in loads more widgets to pop on your home screen - of whi...
As slick as the Hero looks, HTC could still fine tune the hardware a bit more. The camera lacks a flash, the trackball feels cheap, and that lip on the bottom juts out even more than Leslie Ash's face pillows. While it feels fine in the hand, it's...
With the HTC Hero, Android has finally come of age. It's almost the complete smartphone package now, helped no end by HTC's software rejigging and solid and sexy design stuffed with up to date hardware. iPhone, if you're listening, it's ti...

electricpig.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:57

Average rating:80

The third HTC phone to cram Google Android under the bonnet, the HTC Hero has enough going on to sate even the most demanding of techheads needs. As well as the incredibly slick and intuitive Sense UI, it also comes with a HTC Magic–matching 3.2–in...

Sense UI, capacitive touchscreen, 3.5mm jack...
Needless lip on body, average video app...
The best Android phone yet, the HTC Hero is a top–notch, high end smartie...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:53

Average rating:83

HTC was the first to market with a Google Android phone, but although the original Dream was a big disappointment, its ultimate successor, the Hero, is a far more polished device.It looks similar to the Dream, with its odd-looking "chin" jutting out at...

An excellent smartphone at a reasonable price, the Hero is a fine alternative to the iPhone 3GS...

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Zdnet.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:54

Average rating:88

Buying an HTC Hero in Australia is going to take a little more work than usual. You won't find it in any of the mobile phone stores you might usually visit, instead the Hero is available exclusively through Harvey Norman, which means no $0 upfront cont...

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...

smarthouse.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:54

Average rating:80

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...

channelnews.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:54

Average rating:80

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 h...

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.

pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:55

Average rating:83

The name says it all: the Hero is HTC's all-guns-blazing attempt to shoot down the Apple iPhone 3GS to kill the Palm Pre before it even arrives on these shores, and to be a drop-dead gorgeous object of desire.And in terms of features, it delivers. Ther...

A hugely likeable phone that excels at web browsing and manages to just live up to its ambitious name...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:58

Average rating:90

Just the third Google Android mobile phone to be released in Australia, HTCs Hero smartphone takes the platform to new heights. It follows on from the HTC Dream and the HTC Magic with Google. Featuring HTCs Sense user interface, the Hero is without doubt the closest challenger yet to Apples iPhone 3GS, leaving both the Dream and the Magic in its wake. The HTC Hero we reviewed was an imported model, though the Australian release is almost identical. Well update this review with any changes...

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...

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gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 16:38:59

Average rating:0

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...

pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:90

We started our last HTC Hero review with talk of the chin, so it seems logical to start this one at the same point. Thats right, it might have quickly become HTCs signature for its Android devices, but Sprint clearly doesnt agree. Instead from Spri...

Android OS, Simple design...
Not much...
It might have lost the chin, but the performance boost will quell any disappointmentKey specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, GPS, Li-ion battery, microSD, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi...

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techsmart.co.za

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2014-03-14 03:51:08

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero has set gadget geek tongues wagging since its announcement last year. While exciting, the first generation Android devices, the Magic and Dream, just lacked a certain degree of sophistication in terms of user-interface and styling. With bi...

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coolsmartphone.com

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2014-03-14 03:51:09

Average rating:0

I feel dirty in a way, and Ill tell you why. This is and always has been a Windows Mobile site. To be given a HTC Hero to play with for a couple of weeks? No.. we dont want it. Why? Because its powered by Google Android - a new competitor for Window...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2014-03-14 03:51:09

Average rating:90

HTC’s Hero must be one of the most anticipated phones of the year, smart or otherwise.Its arrival marks for many the coming of age of Google’s Android platform and HTC has managed to cut the cord with Google in terms of software tethering and introduce...

Great user interface – very customisable, Home screen widgets show live info, WiFi, GPS, HSDPA, Responsive touchscreen...
Some issues with Flash video support, Some people may be overwhelmed by customisation options...
The best Android phone yet, though not without its little annoyances...

stuff.tv

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2014-03-14 03:51:09

Average rating:100

We’ve been served some delightful tasters in the form of and the , but now it’s time for the Android banquet to really begin. Over a dozen new Google phones are expected before the end of the 2009, and the HTC Hero, the first to heavily skin Android w...

Very well built. Responsive touchscreen. Web browser has multi-touch and flash support. Excellent social networking integration...
Angled ‘chin’ design an acquired taste. Limited internal memory. Memory card slot under cover. Disappointing camera...
The perfect phone for social butterflies and the first serious iPhone rival we’ve seen...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2014-03-31 04:45:13

Average rating:90

HTC has a knack for making smart phones and the HTC Hero Pink is possibly one of its best to date. Boasting Google's Android operating system and tonnes of features, is this the iPhone rival we've all been waiting for?What we likeMost touchscreen phone...

The HTC Hero Pink is superb and the best iPhone competitor we've reviewed so far. Our only disappointment is that HTC didn't use a faster processor. If you're not bothered by the slight lag though then we couldn't recommend this phone enough.Add your o...

hardwarezone.com.ph

Updated:
2016-11-24 11:13:34

Average rating:90

The Google Android platform is picking up speed. And in less than a year, HTC has shown itself to be a strong supporter of this open source mobile operating system. Our earlier preview got us interested with the Hero's build quality and its now confirmed...

Up, Up, and AwayAs a device manufacturer, HTC is probably performing on the same level as its immediate competitors such as Samsung and LG. Its devices are definitely on track in terms of technological level, but it isn't making breakthrough achievements...

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mobilesroom.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:49:45

Average rating:80

HTC Hero ReviewLooking for an Android smartphone with killer looks and rock-solid features? Try the HTC Hero, one of the most powerful offerings from HTC mobiles. Read the HTC Hero review and find out what this smarphone has got.Ever since the Taiwanes...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:00

Average rating:90

HTC has a knack for making smart phones and the HTC Hero Pink is possibly one of its best to date. Boasting Google's Android operating system and tonnes of features, is this the iPhone rival we've all been waiting for?What we likeMost touchscreen phone...

The HTC Hero Pink is superb and the best iPhone competitor we've reviewed so far. Our only disappointment is that HTC didn't use a faster processor. If you're not bothered by the slight lag though then we couldn't recommend this phone enough.Add your o...

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absolutegadget.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:29

Average rating:85

Overall, the Hero is very impressive and on first looks could have been a proper contender to the iPhone's crown. But there are too many little faults that need to be addressed, but hopefully with the arrival in the near future of Android 1.6 (Donut)...

electronista.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:34

Average rating:80

HTC's Hero is the company's first signal that it's serious about taking the lead in Android smartphones; it's the first to try and improve in a significant way on Google's platform -- including multi-touch and in-browser Flash -- as well as the first t...

Subtle, elegant, longlasting design, Sense UI a significant help to Android, Good call quality on at least HSPA networks, Android more flexible for thirdparty apps, Multitouch and inbrowser Flash, Cheap on Telus and Verizon...
Still running Android 1.5, Same CPU as the Magic/myTouch 3G, Camera not much of an upgrade, Flash support somewhat oversold, Expensive on Sprint.
The Hero has a knack for creating an oddly emotional attachment with its owner. While we've had gripes with the strictly average performance or the lackluster camera, the subtle but unique design and the customizations to Android make it feel like a co...

insidehw.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:41

Average rating:0

HTC Hero touch screen Android smartphone has arrived in our test lab and first feature that we noticed was its unusual design. We got white version that has brushed aluminum frame around display which is rather unusual combination. We made a brief surv...

Despite the fact that every Android smartphone is Internet oriented (Google), and Hero sure isn’t exception, HTC managed to include decent multimedia features. Solid camera, with great picture quality and very good display with decent sound quality...

ld2.ciol.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:52

Average rating:0

After learning a few lessons from the HTC Magic, HTC has pulled up their socks with the Hero. As far as Android hardware goes, this is a big step in the right direction. A very well built device, the Hero has a large 3.2-inch capacitive multitouc...

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pcworld.in

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:50:58

Average rating:82

After the Magic, the HTC Hero, with its Sense UI is one of HTC’s most impressive offerings this year. Features & Design Design-wise, the Hero with its chin has a better look, style and much sturdier build than the Magic. It has the same 3.2-inch capaci...

Excellent Interface, Responsive Screen, Great designa and good built, Tight integration with Google services and social networking sites, Excellent Browser, Multitouch support, 3.5 mm jack...
Mediocre Camera, A little sluggish...
Excellent design and interface made the Hero a top notch Android's phone...

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g4tv.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:51:20

Average rating:80

Video Review: Chris Hardwick brings the new HTC Hero Android phone to Olivia Munn, with its 3.2" touch screen, HTC Sense, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and much more for only $180 with a contract...

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techtree.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:51:31

Average rating:80

The HTC Hero is the second Android phone to arrive in India after its sibling, the HTC Magic. We had recently reviewed the Magic and although the phone was pretty good, the absence of the Android Market did not go unnoticed. The phone also did not have...

Design and build, display quality, interface superbly complimented by HTC Sense UI, music playback, integration with social networking sites, web browser...
Interface is still a bit sluggish at times, awkwardly placed BACK key, camera performance is mediocre, expensive, only 2GB card provided with phone...
The HTC Hero is the second Android phone to arrive in India after its sibling, the HTC Magic. We had recently reviewed the Magic and although the phone was pretty good, the absence of the Android Market did not go unnoticed. The phone also did not have...

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ubergizmo.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:51:42

Average rating:0

HTC Hero Review By Hubert Nguyen, Posted on Oct 19, 09 06:05 PM PDT There's a flurry of Android phones out there and not so long ago but the HTC Hero is different not only because it has a better physical design, but also because it has HTC Sense, a pr...

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techworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:51:52

Average rating:0

Featuring HTC's Sense user interface, the HTC Hero is feels like a proper rival to the Apple iPhone 3GS, leaving the T-Mobile G1 in its wake. The HTC Hero is available on contract from Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone.The HTC Hero's design is distinctive...

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 have the hard...

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mobilitysite.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:52:20

Average rating:0

After a thorough software walkthrough by Chris Leckness, it’s time to see how the HTC Hero fairs on the daily basis. Expect a solid run-through of this handset as I happily set aside my AT&T Tilt for a week, sorry WinMo, in favor of seeing how the Andr...

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asiaone.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:52:26

Average rating:0

See the phone(Photos: HTC)HTC Corp's Hero, the Taiwan phone maker's third device to run on Google's budding phone operating system Android, is the device many seeking an iPhone alternative have been waiting for.Previews of the Hero on various blog site...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:52:36

Average rating:80

If you're a Sprint customer tired of listening to your rapturous iPhone-owning buds rave about the device while waiting for a decent smartphone alternative to arrive on the network, rejoice – your wait is over. Sprint's Android-powered Hero, made by H...

HTC Sense Android OS, Multi-touch interface, Outlook contact/calendar sync, Visual voicemail, 3.5mm headphone jack...
5MP photos often out of focus, No flash, Sluggish operation, Confusing USB connectivity, Short battery life (4 hrs. talk), *...
When it goes on sale on Oct. 11, the HTC Hero could rescue Sprint – this is easily the best iPhone-like handset the carrier has ever had. But the handset’s biggest drawback is its sluggishness – it doesn't react as instantaneously as...

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Osnews.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:52:42

Average rating:0

PureMobile sent us in the GSM version of the HTC Hero, one of the most popular Android-based smartphones out there. There are already a number of in-depth reviews about this phone out there (here's one), but here's my own take on what I liked, and what...

Overall, the HTC Hero is so far the best Android phone for me (not talking about the Motorola Droid, since it's not out yet). And the announced update is obviously going to bring new life to this Android 1.5 device. The question is: would it knock me...

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tech2.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:52:48

Average rating:70

This is HTC’s second Android powered handset to be launched in the country and in quite a short span. In fact they managed to launch two Android handsets before any of their competitors which, in my opinion, is a big deal. The initial model the that w...

Sooth and responsive UI, Very user friendly Widgets, Music player is superb, Video playback is great...
Camera is slow and image quality is average, Phone was just a wee bit sluggish, Limited Bluetooth...
Misc. FeaturesWhen it comes to the simpler applications like a Calendar, Alarm, Notes, Stopwatch and such if you can’t find it on the handset already just get it from the AM, it’s all there. The Hero came preloaded with QuickOffice (read only)...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:53:15

Average rating:80

The HTC Hero is Sprint’s first Android phone, and is arguably the best Android device on the U.S. market today. It sports HTC’s custom Sense interface for home screen multitasking, a 5-megapixel camera, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Plus, this device off...

HTC Sense provides great selection of widgets, Highly accurate touchscreen with haptic feedback, Very good Web browser, Sprint Navigation and Sprint TV included...
No camera flash, Lackluster camcorder...
Sprint’s first Android device is one of the best touchscreen smart phones on any network.

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brighthand.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:54:00

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero is an Android-based device that offers tight integration with Google and social networking sites such as Facebook and Flickr, but also works with Exchange ActiveSync. It also has all of the standard features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as...

I've really enjoyed my time with the HTC Hero and it's going to be hard to send back the review unit. In some ways it "out iPhones the iPhone" with ease of use and tight integration with Google and social networking sites such as Facebook and Flickr...

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mobileblah.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:15

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero doesn’t wear the Google´s logo on its head and features an interface that has been changed past recognition. The Hero supports multitouch and comes equipped with a browser that plays flash content. Another feature that caused a lot of stir...

So, what do you think? Is the HTC Hero the much anticipated fairytale hero? The smartphone of the future? The best Android cell phone to date?It´s only the last statement that holds true, at least in our own lights. Still, the HTC Hero demonstrates t...

phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:55:52

Average rating:90

The HTC Hero comes in a bagwith the company’s logoOnce upon a time… That´s how fairy tales start, isn’t it? So, once upon a time there was a company, called Google that one day decided to embark on a valorous feat and develop an open source operating s...

Different, but ergonomic design, Teflon coating that protects the device from scratches and fingerprints, Customizable and intuitive Sense interface, Excellent browser, Facebook and Flickr connectivity and functionality, Handy screen keyboards, Awesome incall quality...
Gets rather sluggish at times, Mediocre camera, Feeble video playback functionality, Bad sound quality through the boxed earphones, Teflon coating only available on the white version...
So, what do you think? Is the HTC Hero the much anticipated fairytale hero? The smartphone of the future? The best Android cell phone to date?It´s only the last statement that holds true, at least in our own lights. Still, the HTC Hero demonstrates the...

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gsmarena.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:56:02

Average rating:0

If you go back to page one of this review, youd probably be over and over that long list of disadvantages in disbelief. We did but hell… in HTC Hero we still trust. Really, some of them are big enough like the flawed video playback (which seems more...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:56:22

Average rating:90

HTC has a knack for making smart phones and the HTC Hero is possibly one of its best to date. Boasting Google's Android operating system and tonnes of features, is this the iPhone rival we’ve all been waiting for?What we likeMost touchscreen phones loo...

The HTC Hero is superb and the best iPhone competitor we've reviewed so far. Our only disappointment is that HTC didn't use a faster processor. If you’re not bothered by the slight lag though then we couldn't recommend this phone enough.Like this phone...

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coolsmartphone.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:56:39

Average rating:0

I feel dirty in a way, and Ill tell you why. This is and always has been a Windows Mobile site. To be given a HTC Hero to play with for a couple of weeks? No.. we dont want it. Why? Because its powered by Google Android - a new competitor for Window...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:56:45

Average rating:90

HTC’s Hero must be one of the most anticipated phones of the year, smart or otherwise.Its arrival marks for many the coming of age of Google’s Android platform and HTC has managed to cut the cord with Google in terms of software tethering and introduce...

Great user interface – very customisable, Home screen widgets show live info, WiFi, GPS, HSDPA, Responsive touchscreen...
Some issues with Flash video support, Some people may be overwhelmed by customisation options...
The best Android phone yet, though not without its little annoyances...

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mobilementalism.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:03

Average rating:0

Time, at last, for an HTC Hero Review round-up. After working feverishly on the new look MobileMentalism for what seems like the past 100 years (still not finished - give me time, people, itll be worht the wait ;), I remembered that I said Id do a re...

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mobileburn.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:14

Average rating:95

HTCs latest Android handset, the Hero, features a newly tweaked interface that is part of HTCs Sense initiative. The new interface allows a users information to be brought directly to their fingertips, much like HTCs TouchFlo 3D does for the Win...

Great UI, hugely customizable, 3.5mm headphone port, 5mp camera...
No music player equalizer, no camera flash or night mode, poor video recording...
The HTC Hero is a great handset that I thoroughly enjoyed using. Its older brother, the Magic, was great fun when I tested it a while back, but the Hero is better still and Id happily use one as my everyday phone. Its quite something for me to heart...

mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:20

Average rating:100

A phone with a near perfect operating system that’s as powerful as it is a sheer pleasure to use. We like very much. Others to consider Apple iPhone 3GS User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...

Syncs perfectly with social networks, excellent internet features, super responsive touch-screen, one-touch access to Android Marketplace...
Camera can’t capture night or motion shots; phone may slow down when storage fills up.Look and Feel...
A phone with a near perfect operating system that’s as powerful as it is a sheer pleasure to use. We like very much...

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phonedog.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:27

Average rating:90

As the first OEM to sell a phone running Android, HTC holds a unique position in the Android market. They are well aware of the operating systems strengths and weaknesses, technical ins and outs, and surely what the public has adored and despised in...

Killer virtual keyboard; Sense UI is inviting and full of wow; gorgeous 3.2", 320 X 480 display with oleophobic coating; design is sophisticated but makes a statement; 3.5mm headphone jack; 5MP cam; Teflon on select colors; Hero represents a new day for A...
You need to go without the Sense extras for a snappy experience; my browsing experience on EDGE was very slow (issue for running on unsupported carriers); video camera isnt even worth using; some people hate the chin and asymmetrical button layout.
I am as excited about the Hero as I was about the G1 at launch. I think this phone represents something big. I think it signals a sea change in the way people use their phones, and a major bump for the Androids profile in the eyes of the average cons...

phonescoop.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:32

Average rating:0

Here is a video tour of the new HTC Hero and Sense UI. You can watch it here: Or visit YouTube for more viewing and sharing options. X...

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bgr.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:43

Average rating:0

When I fondled the HTC Hero for the first time a month or two ago, I was instantly floored. I mean, Android looked this bad ass? It was actually functional? The T-Mobile G1 was a non-starter for me, the HTC Magic (HTC variant) was a cool mess around de...

So what’s the wrap-up with everything that’s been said? It’s a really tough one. This for me personally was harder than just reviewing another Android handset to cross the desk because I really, really wanted this damn thing. Would I take it over the...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:57:58

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero has been an object of lust for some time now for gadget enthusiasts. Even from the earliest days of leaked hardware shots and blurry demo videos of its UI, smartphone fans seemed to agree that the company had finally achieved what has been mi...

The Hero represents a valiant effort from HTC -- though unfortunately, the company appears to have bitten off more than its last-generation hardware can chew. If this build of Android were to be loaded atop the guts of a 3GS or Pre, the performance would...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:18

Average rating:0

There’s no underestimating the appeal of the HTC Hero; since we shot our unboxing video and preliminary hands-on at the end of last week it’s been watched more than 300,000 times. The third Android device to reach the market, the Hero promises not onl...

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techcrunch.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:58:45

Average rating:0

There is a fairly standard montage in the canon of bad 80s movies. It involves the protagonist(s) working hard to build/do/invent something to beat the stuck up and dismissive antagonists. See, for example, Summer Rental, a John Candy vehicle in which...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:59:01

Average rating:100

We’ve been served some delightful tasters in the form of and the , but now it’s time for the Android banquet to really begin. Over a dozen new Google phones are expected before the end of the 2009, and the HTC Hero, the first to heavily skin Android w...

Very well built. Responsive touchscreen. Web browser has multi-touch and flash support. Excellent social networking integration...
Angled ‘chin’ design an acquired taste. Limited internal memory. Memory card slot under cover. Disappointing camera...
The perfect phone for social butterflies and the first serious iPhone rival we’ve seen...

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Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:59:06

Average rating:90

It's only been a short time since the last HTC Android handset hit the shelves - the Magic which arrived via Vodafone in the UK and will be coming to T-Mobile in the US soon. The Hero differs greatly from the Magic in that it's the first to have its...

Android handset, flash capable, ‘TouchFLO' UI...
Not able to update over the air; non-standard Google OS...

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gizmodo.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:59:33

Average rating:0

It's the Android phone we've been waiting for. Almost. The HTC Hero is as much a champion for HTC as it is for Android: It's the first genuinely gorgeous piece of hardware running Android, and the Sense UI is the most ambitious, polished softw...

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about.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 12:59:43

Average rating:90

Vendor's SiteIt took almost a year, but at last Google's Android operating system seems to have grown up. That's thanks to the HTC Hero, the latest Android-based smartphone, and the first in the U.S. to run on a network other than T-Mobile's. The HTC H...

mobilewhack.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:13:51

Average rating:80

So the folks out at Wirefly sent me an HTC Hero to try, and though it took me a while to ultimately get the hang of it, I still found plenty to like about this Google-driven phone.The HTC Hero is a candy bar style smartphone that offers conference cal...

geeky-gadgets.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:13:53

Average rating:0

The HTC hero is the first Android smartphone we have tested at Geeky Gadgets that features HTC’s Sense UI, and it was HTC’s first smartphone to feature the Sense UI, the version of Android on the HTC Hero is Android 1.5The HTC Hero features a 3.2 inch...

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thinkdigit.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:13:58

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero is a path-breaking smartphone that introduces the HTC Sense technology to the Google Android operating system. HTC Sense promises to take the Android's user-experience to the next level. With features such as multi-touch and wide scree...

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consumersearch.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:14:28

Average rating:0

Sprint's Hero sports a snazzy touch screenThe HTC Hero is the latest smartphone to use Google's open-source Android operating system, and critics love the improvements HTC has implemented. The new HTC Sense user interface gets high praise from reviewer...

Impressive interface, Good call quality, Responsive touch screen, Standard 3.5 mm headphone jack...
Sluggish speeds, Poor camera, Lackluster multimedia performance...

mobilesroom.com

Updated:
2012-01-06 01:38:49

Average rating:80

HTC Hero ReviewLooking for an Android smartphone with killer looks and rock-solid features? Try the HTC Hero, one of the most powerful offerings from HTC mobiles. Read the HTC Hero review and find out what this smarphone has got.Ever since the Taiwanes...

smartphonetoday.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

The much-anticipated HTC Hero is a top contender in today's exploding touchscreen smartphone line-up. At Sprint, the HTC Hero is now battling the Samsung Moment for Android supremacy, advancing this open source platform from "nice try" to "impressive...

pdastreet.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

The much-anticipated HTC Hero is a top contender in today's exploding touchscreen smartphone line-up. At Sprint, the HTC Hero is now battling the Samsung Moment for Android supremacy, advancing this open source platform from "nice try" to "impressive r...

geardiary.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

To watch the commercials for the Verizon Droid, being released tomorrow morning, one might get the impression that this is the very first android handset to be released. It certainly has garnered more attention and excitement and previous devices, b...

Nice hardware, awesome integration with Google services including Google Voice...
Could use beefier processor, Not on AT&T but I am, Some key productivity apps still missing from Android Marketplace...

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skatter.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

As a long time Sprint user, I had been deciding on a new phone to upgrade to. I’ve had the Motorola Q for over a year and although it might have been a decent device at the time, both the hardware and the Windows Mobile OS are truly outdated. After a l...

The HTC Hero is a powerful smartphone and has a lot to offer. The hardware is excellent and the Android software is truly flexible. If you are currently in the market for a new phone, I would highly recommend taking a look at the Hero. I would definit...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:85

HTC's third Android OS smartphone, the HTC Hero ($180 with a two-year contract from Sprint; price as of 9/23/2009), is a giant leap forward for the company's family of Android phones, both in hardware and software. It isn't without its flaws, however:...

Ergonomic design with solid construction, Sense UI is attractive and customizable...
Native Flash support didn't always work, Sluggish performance...

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infosyncworld.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:81

HTC's best Android device comes to Sprint, with its snazzy interface and great Twitter and Facebook integration. Is this the best smartphone around? Find out in our Sprint Hero review.

Fantastic interface design. Great Twitter and Facebook apps and widgets. Solid messaging features. Desktop-grade Web browsing...
Multimedia playback, especially with pre-recorded videos, was difficult to manage. Camera was disappointing. Design could be more exciting...
The HTC Hero on Sprint is the best Android phone to date, and one of the best smartphones on the market. This isn't a novice smartphone. The Sprint Hero will take some time to learn, but the device rewards patience. The interface running on top of Go...

bgr.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

While Sprint’s HTC Hero is housed in a different and arguably less sexy shell than the standard HTC version, the internals are the same. That’s a 5 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a whole lot more running on Sprint’s CDMA voice and data net...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

We weren’t short of praise for the HTC Hero when we reviewed the European GSM model back in July, and since then there’s been no small amount of anticipation for the US version of the device. That arrives on Sprint come October 11th, and we’ve been pla...

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dvice.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

Sprint subscribers/Apple haters, rejoice. Your Hero, literally and figuratively, has — or will — arrive Oct. 11. It's not perfect, but, as modern interpretations of Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, Wolverine, et al. have lately illustrated, what hero is?...

brighthand.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

The HTC Hero is going to be Sprint's first model running Google's Android OS. It will have a tablet shape with an HVGA touchscreen, wireless broadband, and Wi-Fi. Sprint's version is similar in many ways to the European version I reviewed recently, but...

It will be hard not to gush here, because I really have enjoyed using the HTC Hero over the past couple of weeks. Everything just works, and is highly customizable, which is a real plus. It may sound like a small thing, but the customizable panels on...

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Geek.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

In this past week’s newsletter I wrote up my first impressions of the HTC Hero from Sprint. I had previously been putting an unlocked HTC Hero (provided by PureMobile) to the test, which amazed me in the first 10 minutes of use by letting me connect to...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:70

The HTC Hero is definitely the best Google Android phone available, thanks to a sleek design and HTCs own software extensions. But the "best Google Android phone" doesnt mean the best smartphone out there or even the best possible Google Android p...

Excellent build. Capacitive touch screen. Lots of new, useful applications. Inexpensive.
Some bugs. Slow Internet speeds. Lousy camera.
The HTC Hero is the best Google Android phone so far, but it falls just short of the other leaders in the smartphone field...

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mobiletechreview.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:90

Available for purchase: October 11, 2009. I love it! I don't get to say that very often, but the Sprint version of the HTC Hero really stands out as one of the best smartphones of 2009 and so it's won our Editor's Choice award. Google's Android itself...

Great enhanced Android UI that's fun, fast and powerful. Capacitive display.
Needs a reboot every 3 days to keep things speedy.
It's hard not to love a Hero, the HTC Hero on Sprint in this case. It's replete with features and those features work well. HTC's customized Android is a joy to use: it's fun, efficient, full-featured and highly customizable. The phone is...

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techcrunch.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

It was written that a great Hero would rise from the East. He would be clothed in the sun and his unique user-interface would redefine the user experience for countless fans of social networking and his majesty would reign over all over Android phones...

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gizmodo.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:20

Average rating:0

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 "...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

Updated:
2014-01-19 07:15:12

Average rating:90

The Google Android platform is picking up speed. And in less than a year, HTC has shown itself to be a strong supporter of this open source mobile operating system. Our earlier preview got us interested with the Hero's build quality and its now confirm...

As a device manufacturer, HTC is probably performing on the same level as its immediate competitors such as Samsung and LG. Its devices are definitely on track in terms of technological level, but it isn't making breakthrough achievements in its specif...

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mobile-review.com US

Updated:
2014-01-19 07:15:12

Average rating:0

It wouldnt be correct to judge the Heros reception quality by its engineering sample, but its worth mentioning that we never had any issues with it on this front, nor did our signal drop off in areas even with so-so coverage. Its earpiece was prett...

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