Banging with the Best: The HTC Hero
It is safe to say that the iPhone and the BlackBerry are probably the two premier Smartphones in the market today. Both are pioneers in their own regard and have definitely revolutionized the mobile phone arena in one way or another. HTC also wants its taste of the glory and they intend to take some home through the new HTC Hero. Here’s how the new Hero fares against the big boys.
BlackBerry Blues
What made the BlackBerry what it is today can be vastly attributed to its immaculate QWERTY keyboard. It was one of the firsts in the business to have this type of keypad and theirs was definitely a game changer. They revolutionized mobile messaging by not only having excellent messaging applications, but also by accompanying them with probably the best QWERTY keyboard in the market today.
There isn’t much to compare with the HTC Hero as it actually makes use of a digital on-screen QWERTY pad. Although nothing beats the real thing, HTC has done a commendable job here. They’ve improved the functionality and responsiveness of the keyboard which makes typing a breeze on the HTC Hero. But then again, there’s nothing like an actual physical QWERTY keyboard.
iPhone Madness
The HTC Hero definitely has appeal; it makes use of an exceptional and attention-grabbing design. Nonetheless, it still lacks the wow factor of the iPhone which honestly, we don’t think anyone can match in the near future.
OS-wise, the HTC Hero has given the Android a major makeover. They have come up with an excellently revamped OS that when combined with the exceptional Sense UI, makes for a viable contender for the iPhone’s unparalleled operating system.
However, when all things are considered (i.e. application and widget set, hardware, data connectivity, social networking integration, etc) the HTC Hero is definitely able to hold its own. Although it isn’t exactly a pioneer (although its work on the Android is quite revolutionary), it is categorically an excellent device in its own right.
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