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HTC Hero review Editors Choice Award

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 400

Verdict

The Android platform has come of age in the Hero. HTC's Sense interface is superbly implemented, the device itself is intuitive to use, and the software is largely well thought-out. We'd have liked more internal memory, longer battery life and a better camera though... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • HTC's 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

Cons

  • Lacklustre camera
  • No front-facing camera for two-way video calls
  • Moderate battery life

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 56.2x14.35x112 mm
Weight: 135 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: Google Android
Processor: Qualcomm MSM7200A
Clock speed: 528 MHz
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 512 MB
Installed RAM: 288 MB
Display size: 3.2 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
Expansion slots: microSD

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