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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-11-14 10:37 from wrcH - click to readTa for the advice. I'm going to keep the N82 with a PAYG sim and get a Hero after all.
Now, all I need to decide is where and when to get one from? I'd prefer to pay no more than £30pm for x18 mths if pos with internet access incl for web browsing and occasional SavNav use. Which network should I go for, and should I wait till after Xmas for a better deal? Any suggestions from you Hero owners out there..?

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  • 2009-11-15 10:42
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> In reply to shah @ 2009-11-15 02:55 from ucrt - click to readhero has multitouch.
hero is upgradeable to android v.2 which supports bluetooth usage and other major improvements.

at the end, it depends really on your expected budget.
personally i choose hero.

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  • 2009-11-15 09:13
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Hi people, i need your suggestion. Should i buy HTC Magic or HTC Hero, both have similar specs apart from camera resolution which i dont care. I heard Magic is also getting Sense UI. From my operator Magic cost S$198 and Hero is S$488.

Which is a better deal?
Thanks in advance.

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  • 2009-11-15 02:55
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couldnt believe it when i tried to bluetooth a contact from my arena to my hero it doesnt do it wtf cant believe it not happy i had a t-mobile pulse for a few days and that transfered music and pictures too what a load of rubbish hopefully 2.0 will add that and where is pandora on the apps market cant see it anywhere?...........

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  • 2009-11-15 00:51
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> In reply to Mark @ 2009-11-14 08:11 from 3pcg - click to readit's true that HTC costumized the HD so good that it even have multitouch, capacitive and sense UI.
but it still winmo deep down, and no android market..
not to mention the practicalness of the device.

go for Hero and keep the N82 like me! :P

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  • 2009-11-14 10:37
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-11-12 05:32 from sEEc - click to readHi all, thanks for the advice - I'm keeping my trusty old N82 but also getting a HTC phone now... the only problem is deciding between the Hero and the HD2!
According to GSM Arena the HD2 will be £35pm+ on Vodafone & O2. But, on balance, I think I still prefer the Hero as the HD2's WinMo o/s and lack of apps puts me off. What do you think? PS - What SatNav options are there for the Hero?

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  • 2009-11-14 08:11
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does anyone know about unlocking the hero locked to an orange network please help me out asap.Does downgrading it prevents it from getting the eclair update.

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  • 2009-11-14 03:55
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I won one of these phones in a contest. I currently have Verizon service. Can this phone be used on the Verizon network ? Or is it tied to the Sprint Network ?

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  • 2009-11-13 22:18
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Hi,
I just got my "Hero" yesterday...
been swept off my feet...ever since
I think it is by far the most tech advanced mobile I have bought.( after abt 14 years of mobile usage)
It is really cool... all that i could ask for in a mobile... trust me I had a lot of expectations from my upgrade to the ol war horse N958GB... (tried Iphone 3g,3gs and BB Bold too)
I am surprised to find a lot of them met in abt 10 hours of use.
gr8 camera - but needs ample lighting.
lovely texting/typing help... floored with this one.
I was apprehensive abt the qwerty as it was tough and needed precision...
but it is so advanced...
it predicts what u meant even if u type some irrelevant spelling... wonder how it happens...
mail and website browsing is super fast... (on Airtel)

personalized scenes very innovative and helpful..
overall happy with the phone...
need to fully understand the phone to appreciate it more...
will take another 6-7 days...

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  • 2009-11-13 15:53
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-11-13 03:40 from ucwQ - click to readI know, i have the hero. and the about same. and N900 is kinda thick, and slightly better specs that is not to say the Hero is totally solid.

Hardware aside, because both stand solid, the real battle will be between the fast paced Android and its market app vs maemo and ovi + linux app
It should be very interesting, but for now, i set back, relax, and enjoy hero

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  • 2009-11-13 07:28
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-11-12 23:13 from HHHH - click to readN900 is literally big :)
considering the price tag, i will say hero.
it worths the money because htc provides a lot of supports, upgradeable to android v.2, etc.

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  • 2009-11-13 03:40
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> In reply to terry @ 2009-11-12 17:20 from ib6x - click to readhtc hd2 is currently the king of WinMo.
the only thing you need to consider is whether you will like the OS and the price tag.
check out WinMo OS, some ppl think that it's outdated, but it has a lot of applications

htc hero is currently the king in android market, well until motorola milestones available worldwide at least.
hero is a lot cheaper than HD2.

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  • 2009-11-13 03:38
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> In reply to Anonymous @ from HHHH - click to readThat is a BIG question

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  • 2009-11-12 23:13
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compare with htc magic, htc hero, htc HD2 and htc PURE... which 1 is more better ?
cos i'm looking for most better htc iphone...
i dont wan to regret when get a new phone..

so kindly hope that, all the guys could be gv me some opinion and perception.. thx

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  • 2009-11-12 17:20
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> In reply to stu @ 2009-11-12 09:08 from 95jJ - click to readThere are lots of good apps, It all depends on your needs... So what are you looking for?
Wait for android 2.0 in regard to bluetooth

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  • 2009-11-12 15:39
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Hi

I have 2 questions

1)Could any 1 recommed any good apps for this phone?

2) Is there an app that i can use for bluetoothing files over with out rooting my phone?

Thanks

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  • 2009-11-12 09:08
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this is the perfect mobile phone. I like it but i think it will be better than if its price decreased.

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  • 2009-11-12 07:16
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> In reply to Mark @ 2009-11-11 23:10 from 3pcg - click to readJust like iphone it does not play div x... just convert it to iphone resolution and it will play flawlessly on the Hero

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  • 2009-11-12 05:42
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> In reply to Mark @ 2009-11-11 23:10 from 3pcg - click to readI have N82 alongside my newly purchased Hero, and despite this and that, I'm vry much satisfied with Hero.

It plays mp4 files smooth.. I don't know if Eclair could do divX or not but Hero is a class of it's own for touchscreen device.

I guess people should give it a try before they decided to buy iphone really..! (:

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  • 2009-11-12 05:32
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Does anyone know if the new Android 2.0 Eclair update will enable DivX playback and address the poor MP4 & FLV playback described in the GSM Arena's review of 06/08/09? Or is there an app which now enables DivX playback on the Hero?
I was holding out for the N900 but, despite it's dodgy camera and lack of Xenon or even LED flash, I was still quite impressed with the HTC Hero. If it supports decent video playback I might finally be persuaded to part with my much-loved N82...!

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  • 2009-11-11 23:10
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