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HTC Hero has landed; The new Android device available on Perfecto Mobile’s Handset Cloud

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009


Sprint has finally launched the most advanced android the HTC Hero. The new device is now available for testing on Perfecto Mobile’s Handset Cloud service.

HTC Hero
The Hero was already praised by reviewers at GSMArena as “the most advanced Android to date”. It added that “the operating system is probably the closest the competition has ever come to the iPhone’s touchscreen revelation. The bold lines of the HTC Hero are just a hint at its superior hardware and when it comes to homescreen kit and widgets, it definitely has an edge.” 

The Hero, which is the third Android smartphone to hit the market, suggests that the future supply of Android-based devices will present tougher competition for the iPhone. So for instance the reviewer at phandroid concluded that “Android is the greatest platform in the world and the HTC Hero is the best touchscreen only Android phone in the world”.

On the other hand the reviewer at Gizmodo concluded that “the Hero is flawed, though, in ways that are truly depressing in light of its potential and how much it does get truly right: It’s often sluggish, which absolutely destroys the user experience. It’s a particularly unfortunate affliction as the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre emphasize speed, making the Hero feel that much slower”.

Date of introduction to the Perfecto Mobile service
August 3, 2009

Specs
 - Screen size: 320×480, 3.2 inches
 - Operating System: Google Android
 - Device family – HTC Hero

Usage tips in the Perfecto Mobile service
Limitations: The trackball simulation is disabled;
the long key press does not work.

Specs Links
 - Manufacturer specs: http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/specification.html
 - GSMArena: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hero-2861.php

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