Comments on: Hero vs. Hero vs. Hero http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/ Android Phone News, Rumors, Reviews, Apps, Forums & More! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:01:55 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: codethief http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-59661 codethief Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:53:37 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-59661 I'd definitely go for the European version. I love the chin which feels very comfortable and the finish. What prevents me from buying it is the lack of a hardware keyboard (like my G1 has) and the presence HTC Sense - no, it's not that I don't like it, I just want to have immediate Android updates and don't want to wait for updates from HTC. Why can't manufacturers provide their custom UI as Android apk instead of integrating it with the OS itself? I’d definitely go for the European version. I love the chin which feels very comfortable and the finish.
What prevents me from buying it is the lack of a hardware keyboard (like my G1 has) and the presence HTC Sense – no, it’s not that I don’t like it, I just want to have immediate Android updates and don’t want to wait for updates from HTC.
Why can’t manufacturers provide their custom UI as Android apk instead of integrating it with the OS itself?

]]> By: Johnny http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-59510 Johnny Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:09:01 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-59510 Why no hero for T - Mobile this is crazy....... Why no hero for T – Mobile this is crazy…….

]]> By: Janiskfp http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-59136 Janiskfp Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:21:25 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-59136 leaning toward the Sprint. Ix-nay on the capacitive buttons. I like the bigger, light up trackball, too. I've been wondering when they'ed start hiding LEDs in the controls. Since the battery-sucking screen doesn't have to be on to show something, and it's clearly visible space to see it, I really like the idea. Now, put firmly clickable buttons all the way around the edge and have the whole edge light up as the notifiction LED (not too bright), and I'd be happy. But for now, I really like the big, light-up trackball. leaning toward the Sprint. Ix-nay on the capacitive buttons. I like the bigger, light up trackball, too. I’ve been wondering when they’ed start hiding LEDs in the controls. Since the battery-sucking screen doesn’t have to be on to show something, and it’s clearly visible space to see it, I really like the idea. Now, put firmly clickable buttons all the way around the edge and have the whole edge light up as the notifiction LED (not too bright), and I’d be happy. But for now, I really like the big, light-up trackball.

]]> By: curry http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-59100 curry Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:02:35 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-59100 the first android.. it's the most stylish the first android.. it’s the most stylish

]]> By: joey. http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58987 joey. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:30:34 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58987 The Eris for sure ... slim and sleek. Those chins are beyond atrocious. The Eris for sure … slim and sleek. Those chins are beyond atrocious.

]]> By: Ali http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58976 Ali Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:10:22 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58976 is the sprint hero supposed to say "with google" on the back? kuz mine doesnt... i just thought it was weird that the unit he has does say that is the sprint hero supposed to say “with google” on the back? kuz mine doesnt… i just thought it was weird that the unit he has does say that

]]> By: Nate http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58959 Nate Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:51:17 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58959 I like the original one, and i'm going to get it as my first android phone. I like the design of it better, and i like the chin on it as it seems as if it would make talking on the phone feel more comfortable since it bends in towards your mouth. IMO. I like the original one, and i’m going to get it as my first android phone. I like the design of it better, and i like the chin on it as it seems as if it would make talking on the phone feel more comfortable since it bends in towards your mouth. IMO.

]]> By: pt http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58883 pt Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:31 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58883 @brad the european hero does not only feel gr8 in ur pocket but the chin is so much of a help when u hold it and use it single-handedly that im rly not looking forward to the day when the cpu becomes outdated and i have to say goodbye to my hero @brad
the european hero does not only feel gr8 in ur pocket but the chin is so much of a help when u hold it and use it single-handedly that im rly not looking forward to the day when the cpu becomes outdated and i have to say goodbye to my hero

]]> By: MarvinAndroid http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58862 MarvinAndroid Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:42 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58862 I think the European version of the Hero is a lot sexier in person than it looks in pictures. It has a very slim, solid and modern look to it. The chin doesn't bother me.. I kind of like it. If I had to choose one.. I might actually pick that one. I think the European version of the Hero is a lot sexier in person than it looks in pictures. It has a very slim, solid and modern look to it. The chin doesn’t bother me.. I kind of like it. If I had to choose one.. I might actually pick that one.

]]> By: Fernando http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58847 Fernando Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:54 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58847 Are we going to call every chinless, slide-out keyboardless HTC Android phone with Sense UI "Hero"? Are we going to call every chinless, slide-out keyboardless HTC Android phone with Sense UI “Hero”?

]]> By: RMF http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58824 RMF Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:37:49 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58824 Anyone have any details about the Motorola Droid camera problems he mentioned? I haven't heard anything about it. Anyone have any details about the Motorola Droid camera problems he mentioned? I haven’t heard anything about it.

]]> By: Manny http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58821 Manny Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:26:45 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58821 Does the Sprint Hero 1500 mah battery fit in the Droid Eris? My 1300 mah Eris battery sucks!! Does the Sprint Hero 1500 mah battery fit in the Droid Eris?
My 1300 mah Eris battery sucks!!

]]> By: JonJ http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58815 JonJ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:06:19 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58815 I've had a European Hero pretty much since release in the UK, and I have to ask - how did his Hero get so grubby on the back? Mine is still good as new! There's a little dust on the camera lens, but otherwise fine! Obviously then I love the original. The Sprint Hero does have a nice front, but I kind of like the 'chin'... it just feels right when holding it. The only disappointing things are that the LED isn't as versatile, meaning some app settings are useless, and that they need to do a custom Android 2.0 build, so I have to wait :( I’ve had a European Hero pretty much since release in the UK, and I have to ask – how did his Hero get so grubby on the back? Mine is still good as new! There’s a little dust on the camera lens, but otherwise fine!

Obviously then I love the original. The Sprint Hero does have a nice front, but I kind of like the ‘chin’… it just feels right when holding it. The only disappointing things are that the LED isn’t as versatile, meaning some app settings are useless, and that they need to do a custom Android 2.0 build, so I have to wait :(

]]> By: Brad http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58801 Brad Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:37:35 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58801 Quite frankly, I'm surprised how many people like the "chin." I mean, come on, that's an 80's look, one that doesn't need to come around again, but hey, that's just my opinion. It is not only butt-ugly, with a lousy button arrangement, but also I hate to imagine how big and clunky belt holsters will have to be to hold that device, due to that chin sticking out. I liked the look of the Sprint Hero MUCH better, but my favorite, by far, is the Droid Eris, which I'll be getting via Fedex today btw. It's a very sharp-looking device for business, and the capacitive function keys are a nice touch, especially since they're not in the way like they are on the Droid. Also, it has a proximity sensor, which the Sprint Hero does not (not sure about the Euro version). I also prefer the softer, rounded edges on the Eris. Of course, I probably would have bought any version of the Hero over the Droid, but that's a whole 'nother story. Quite frankly, I’m surprised how many people like the “chin.” I mean, come on, that’s an 80’s look, one that doesn’t need to come around again, but hey, that’s just my opinion. It is not only butt-ugly, with a lousy button arrangement, but also I hate to imagine how big and clunky belt holsters will have to be to hold that device, due to that chin sticking out. I liked the look of the Sprint Hero MUCH better, but my favorite, by far, is the Droid Eris, which I’ll be getting via Fedex today btw. It’s a very sharp-looking device for business, and the capacitive function keys are a nice touch, especially since they’re not in the way like they are on the Droid. Also, it has a proximity sensor, which the Sprint Hero does not (not sure about the Euro version). I also prefer the softer, rounded edges on the Eris. Of course, I probably would have bought any version of the Hero over the Droid, but that’s a whole ‘nother story.

]]> By: JWise http://phandroid.com/2009/11/09/hero-vs-hero-vs-hero/#comment-58791 JWise Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:18:23 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=7491#comment-58791 Hands down, The Chin is the classiest. Look's a lot more defined than the others. Hands down, The Chin is the classiest. Look’s a lot more defined than the others.

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