tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post8785643756020959347..comments2023-09-23T10:44:35.234+03:00Comments on Techy Title Here: HTC Hero ReviewMBHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-46215127124746075722010-01-22T16:35:35.283+03:002010-01-22T16:35:35.283+03:00Of course it's political. Everything's pol...Of course it's political. Everything's political, when you get down to it. =)<br /><br />Case in point, I got my Hero on Tuesday after having donated a sum to Medecines Sans Frontieres; this guy on Twitter was selling his old phone for charity since his employer demanded he had to use a WinMo device. The poor man. Otherwise I'd probably have waited for the HTC Bravo.<br /><br />Still on the political tangent: I've been exceedingly disappointed with the way Nokia has been conducting its business over the last couple of years. The patents foolishness (of which Apple is at least equally guilty) is just one of several factors.<br /><br />Google, on the other hand, more and more appears to be a company I could easily support, if only the Nexus One were available in my country. Which isn't likely to happen soon, <a href="http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=43f71cbcbdf528e2" rel="nofollow">the latest word from a Google representative</a> goes, "we won't ship the Nexus One to a new geographic location unless we have language support for that location!" The population of my entire language region is a little less than the size of two Kuwaits. I.e. the N1 probably isn't coming here any time soon. =PHoltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775036323572065489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-29494651220261098042010-01-20T04:42:29.993+03:002010-01-20T04:42:29.993+03:00Hey there Holten,
Glad it helped out. I don't ...Hey there Holten,<br />Glad it helped out. I don't see why you're jamming patent war issues with selecting a product.<br /><br />But I understand on you wouldn't buy a product due to political issues.<br /><br />So which phone are using now? HTC Hero or decided for another Android phone?MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-72700484743095856482010-01-20T04:33:11.666+03:002010-01-20T04:33:11.666+03:00Thank you for the tip about the NBU Explorer. I de...Thank you for the tip about the NBU Explorer. I deserted Nokia today after thirteen years, mostly because S40 owners got the short end of the stick with the Ovi store upgrade, but also because Nokia are acting exceedingly foolish in the patents war with Apple, and because I found Nokia's response to the Iranian telecom surveillance scandal after the #iranelection to be unsatisfactory.Holtenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775036323572065489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-22575124087126637532010-01-12T15:59:24.364+03:002010-01-12T15:59:24.364+03:00Vinnie,
I could've stored the contacts on the ...<b>Vinnie</b>,<br />I could've stored the contacts on the SIM card, but I like storing full names, and they don't fit on the SIM.<br /><br />The whole limitation that I faced was because Nokia wrote a crappy software for its phones.<br /><br />As for Nexus 1: It comes with a 1GHz processor. The battery is 1400mAh, so the processor will be a big factor in draining it very quickly.<br /><br />I didn't say iPhone doesn't have Bluetooth support. I said iPhone cannot send files via Bluetooth because Apple doesn't want you to.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-66595687754219196082010-01-12T15:26:56.624+03:002010-01-12T15:26:56.624+03:00Well thanks for the thorough review
I am in the pr...Well thanks for the thorough review<br />I am in the process of picking a new phone and when I heard of the android I went nuts, imagine how I felt when I heard about the release of the Google Nexus one.<br />Interesting thing about the contacts, I guess because they came from a Nokia Communicator. Otherwise you probably could simply store them on your sim<br />Also its interesting that you have multi touch available when google didn't include it by default in the Nexus one to honor Apple's patent on multi touch. Also the android apps dont support the multitouch feature generally speaking. It is a big deal for some games<br />I tried the 3GS touch screen and it is amazing, not a fingerprint magnet absolutely and it feels so good<br />Among the Nokia N900 (Linux based) Nexus One (Android 2.1) and iPhone 3GS imho iPhone is still king despite the problems u mentioned<br />and the apple 3GS does have bluetooth<br />And ya Dilbert ftw, I like to check it on my macbook widgets :)Vinniehttp://zenofchaos.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-24640577297587818622009-12-29T06:53:30.212+03:002009-12-29T06:53:30.212+03:00BloggyLife,
Your bro has Windows. These are Androi...<b>BloggyLife</b>,<br />Your bro has Windows. These are Android phones. They're freakin awesome!<br /><br />Latest statistics say that the iPhone App Market has about 100,000 program and Android market has 20,000.<br /><br />iPhone's market is 3 years old. Android's market is just about 1 year old.<br /><br />To me, it's not about the number of applications, but how I'm treated by the vendor. I was in a debate yesterday with people on why I don't buy Apple products:<br />Does your iPhone show flash content other than youtube?<br />Can you send files via bluetooth?<br />Can you change the battery? <br />How many steps does it take you to use an mp3 as a ring tone?<br />Does the iPhone have geotagging for pictures?<br />Does the iPhone support bluetooth audio streaming to devices that support that?<br />How many generations did you wait for copy/paste?<br />How many generations did you wait for SMS forwarding?<br /><br />The answer to most is: No. Last 2: 3 gens.<br /><br />Still like Apple? 3laikom bel 3afya.<br /><br />rooting an Android phone gives access to low-level hardware features that aren't available by the default <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_programming_interface" rel="nofollow">APIs</a>.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-56778135367036012552009-12-29T02:06:03.796+03:002009-12-29T02:06:03.796+03:00my bro has HTC and he complains about it alot! It&...my bro has HTC and he complains about it alot! It's slow, crashes and reboots suddenly!<br /><br />I'm planning to buy a new smart phone I was thinking of iPhone.<br /><br />Don't you think more apps are being developed for Apple iPhone than Android platforms? <br /><br />btw, what is "root the phone" awal mara asma3 this term.Bloggylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670091569680371008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-64225370725206090352009-12-16T15:12:34.903+03:002009-12-16T15:12:34.903+03:00Someone tipped me off on how to change the Google ...Someone tipped me off on how to change the Google ID on the phone without doing a factory reset. I'll update the post accordingly.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-2846043997820531302009-12-07T23:29:01.875+03:002009-12-07T23:29:01.875+03:00Bashar,
lol those were typed on the laptop...
Som...<b>Bashar</b>,<br />lol those were typed on the laptop...<br /><br />Sometimes I think of words but my hands skip them... :p<br /><br />Correction: The fact that I didn't put many, means I'm happy with what I have, so far.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-3837221434645111782009-12-07T23:25:00.708+03:002009-12-07T23:25:00.708+03:00MBH: I know you can sign-in and comment. But there...MBH: I know you can sign-in and comment. But there seemed to be mistakes "The fact that I didn't put many, mans I'm happy with I have, so far.".Basharhttp://blogallalong.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-5037609846119013982009-12-07T22:13:28.686+03:002009-12-07T22:13:28.686+03:00I used my 9500 for nearly 4 years so I don't s...I used my 9500 for nearly 4 years so I don't see why a 528 MHz processor would be outdated in six months...MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-69786778724980655472009-12-07T21:56:54.494+03:002009-12-07T21:56:54.494+03:00This comment is being written from the hero. I hav...This comment is being written from the hero. I have no issues signing in or commenting. As for storage, officially you can install only on the internal memory but there are ways to circumvent that.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-74543140575831065492009-12-07T21:25:44.797+03:002009-12-07T21:25:44.797+03:00That's a good thorough review, but would look ...That's a good thorough review, but would look better with some pictures :).<br /><br />From what I read, I see lots of similarities between the Hero and iPhone. Hero has advantage of playing more varying formats, and supporting flash. 2 days of battery with background processes. Perhaps I can squeeze two days on iPhone with careful use, but no background processes. These are things I'd love to have on iPhone.<br /><br />I'm surprised by the touchscreen comment however, as seriously, I've never seen anything close to the iPhone touchscreen in clarity, and durability. The HTC Tytn II I had was so dull, and would get dirty and hold fingerprints so quickly.<br /><br />As for typing, I have to ask. Did you use your Hero to reply to some of the comments down here? As unexpectedly, I can mistakes in their that seem from auto-correction.<br /><br />Storage for me is an issue. Can you install apps on the external storage? Even if, I'd hate to split my memory. I favor iPhone for that.<br /><br />If the hardware is gonna start wearing out in 6 months, then I'd rather wait for a better one really. I can't take another blow :).<br /><br />Enjoy itBasharhttp://blogallalong.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-55863543805350813852009-12-06T21:38:49.151+03:002009-12-06T21:38:49.151+03:00Anonymous,
Well, I mentioned it a lot in the post...<b>Anonymous</b>,<br /><br />Well, I mentioned it a lot in the post that I used a 9500.<br /><br />I have no idea how I stopped myself from bashing the phone through the constant random crashes and reboots...<br /><br />Typing on the screen is just as good as the keyboard actually (in landscape).<br /><br />The whole chin thing is overblown by the media. It's very small and hardly noticeable.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-34199056272535194492009-12-06T21:31:34.069+03:002009-12-06T21:31:34.069+03:00Nokia 9500 ?
holy batman!
Yeah this HTC phone is ...Nokia 9500 ?<br />holy batman!<br /><br />Yeah this HTC phone is light years ahead of that shit, lol.<br /><br />The hardest thing i can image that you had to go through is the conversion from a big fucking keyboard to a small touch screen soft keyboard. I do like the screen on this one though, but im not a big fan of the "chin" design.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-70009709823198557812009-12-06T19:54:03.360+03:002009-12-06T19:54:03.360+03:00Anonymous #3,
Don't worry, I'm not after ...<b>Anonymous</b> #3,<br /><br />Don't worry, I'm not after finding who you are. It was just a punch under the belt :p<br /><br />Hardware is not an issue to me. I used my Nokia 9500 for almost 3-4 years now.<br /><br />I use my phone to make calls, SMS, rarely take pics, and now minor email. I don't do intensive stuff, so I think this would last 2-3 years, hopefully :)MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-58262060599301899382009-12-06T19:49:48.542+03:002009-12-06T19:49:48.542+03:00Not really. i noticed a few jabs at the iphone her...Not really. i noticed a few jabs at the iphone here and there, perhaps you didn't point this at apple directly, but i think not.<br /><br />Oh yeah and i do know you, but not personally(i read your blog).<br /><br />personal opinion. This phone can last you about 6 months, then you will start to relies how outdated the hardware is. Touch HD, Touch Pro and Xperia X1 have almost the same hardware specs(even the same chips) as this one, and they are more than a year old(Win6 can suck it i know, but its true.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-22011887292096830392009-12-06T18:13:37.226+03:002009-12-06T18:13:37.226+03:00Anonymous #3,
It doesn't seem. I blatantly sta...<b>Anonymous</b> #3,<br />It doesn't seem. I blatantly stated that I never used anything but Communicators :p<br /><br />The only reason you say that I <b>clearly</b> hate Apple, is because you seem to know me personally and yes I rant about Apple, but my post only mentioned Apple once and iPhone twice, so nice try ;)<br /><br />I was thinking of trying other ROMs, but I wanted to wait for HTC's release of Android 2.1 and see how it goes.<br />The phone doesn't feel sluggish at all for me.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-24458482737492728952009-12-06T17:58:24.348+03:002009-12-06T17:58:24.348+03:00Nice review. Although it seems you don't have ...Nice review. Although it seems you don't have alot of experience with other smart phones and clearly hate on apple :0<br /><br />you should try one of the custom ROMs from xda developer forum. Stack rom is crap and sluggish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-81999403763838527172009-12-05T12:28:55.620+03:002009-12-05T12:28:55.620+03:00Anonymous #1,
Hello grumpy! I included disadvantag...<b>Anonymous</b> #1,<br />Hello grumpy! I included disadvantages of what I found. The fact that I didn't put many, mans I'm happy with I have, so far.<br /><br /><b>Anonymous</b> M,<br />I'm using the phone as-is: No rooting.<br />There are some programs that require rooting, but I don't see which I would want to root the phone.<br /><br />I'm not saying I won't, just not now I guess.<br /><br />If I do root the phone, I'll make sure I post about it.<br /><br />A great place to look at for rooting is the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/" rel="nofollow">XDA Developers forum</a>.MBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293824491909131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-53949674929799462952009-12-05T12:04:10.915+03:002009-12-05T12:04:10.915+03:00Very good review.
I was wondering if you had any t...Very good review.<br />I was wondering if you had any thoughts / info to root the phone? Whether you tried it or not, etc.<br />Cheers,<br />MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353696605063426251.post-23916785505716843512009-12-05T11:49:56.541+03:002009-12-05T11:49:56.541+03:00You did not put the disadvantages throughly. you j...You did not put the disadvantages throughly. you just put all the advantages from your side. this should come in the conclusion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com