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1 - 10 of 17
“ HTC Hero? HTC Looser! ”
4.8
Poor
  • User score
  • Norris65
  • Posted 1st Jul 2011
I have had troubles with this phone from the word go! If i use the Internet on it, I cannot receive texts or calls. It is slow and crashes quite often. And I keep getting anonymous texts that just appear on my phone when I do a reset and remove the S... more »
“ I need a hero.... ”
7.6
Good
  • User score
  • 1pwhenry
  • Posted 20th Mar 2011
Its unique curved design prevents the screen from being scratched when putting it down. I believe it to be just the right size to sit in the my hand while using it. The picture quality for viewing photos and videos is superb. I can even use it as a m... more »
“ phone is constantly not working ”
2.8
Terrible
  • User score
  • may17
  • Posted 19th Oct 2010
This phone has being nothing but a huge problem for me, constantly not working. Turning itself off, and will not turn back on for hours. Battery life is rubbish, which when I went to a festival, it lasted 4 hours, even when it wasn't in use, I had to... more »
“ Good phone but no flash ”
6.6
Fair
  • User score
  • cobaltbadger
  • Posted 12th Oct 2010
Good points about the phone are that the Apps are continually getting better, the keyboard is relatively easy to use and the word recognition software will quickly correct typos (usually!). Phone is ok but no flash - so if that is important to you th... more »
“ The trackball is one of the best features of the phone ”
9.3
Superb
  • User score
  • ejoanne6
  • Posted 2nd Jul 2010
This phone is a Samsung HERO, with a spec high enough to rival the iphone. The stylish look of the phone is certainly eye catching, in both black and white. The android market hosts thousands of apps which are easy to download and there are hun... more »
“ it is incredibly tricky to text on ”
4
Poor
  • User score
  • Ben
  • Posted 17th May 2010
When I saw the reviews of this phone, I thought it was very exciting. It seemed like the 'poor man's iPhone' to me, which was the kind of thing I was after. I wanted a touch screen phone that wasn't bulky, easy to text on, had a long battery life... more »
“ the next best thing to the iPhone. ”
9.3
Superb
  • User score
  • Winston
  • Posted 4th Apr 2010
I love my HTC Hero. It's like a cheaper version of the iPhone. Sometimes it's a bit sluggish when I'm texting and the prescriptive text is not the best now and again, but it is a brilliant model. I never thought I could have a touch screen as I'm... more »
“ This phone is the best one I have ever had ”
9.3
Superb
  • User score
  • shona
  • Posted 27th Jan 2010
This phone is the best one I have ever had. It has 5 individual screens which you can personalise to suit, the marketplace is exceptional. You have thousands of games and apps that you can download for free, some do charge but to date I haven't bough... more »
“ Battery life is excellent and accommodates my heavy usage well ”
6.7
Fair
  • User score
  • preki
  • Posted 20th Jan 2010
The touchscreen is slow to respond and text messages can take a long time whilst you wait for the letter to be typed. Internet browsing is fantastic however the quality of the 5mp camera lens lets the handset down. Battery life is excellent and accom... more »
“ easy to use, fast internet access, great apps, massive storage ”
9.3
Superb
  • User score
  • rossco
  • Posted 27th Dec 2009
What a phone, easy to use, fast internet access, great apps, massive storage, quick to charge but a camera with no flash! You have got to be serious, how can you take a decent picture without a flash? The answer is you can't and that is where the pho... more »
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7.9
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HTC Hero
71% Recommend | Rank #129

“HTC Hero? HTC Looser!”

Review posted 1st Jul 2011 by Norris65

“I need a hero....”

Review posted 20th Mar 2011 by 1pwhenry

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