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Head to head: iPhone 3GS vs HTC Hero

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It’s unlike us to sit on the fence, but on this occasion we feel we have too. The iPhone 3GS wins in the looks department and the HTC Hero has slightly more to offer users out-of-the-box, but with two quality app stores on tap, business users can quickly and easily add pretty much whatever they choose to their respective devices, so the edge comes down to personal preference alone.

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So what is the conclusion?

Great article thanks, but if you had to pick one or the other which one would you go for?

By JaneOrganise on Tuesday Sep 29

Handling

What I really want to know is can I drop the either of things easily? I have kept my P900 because it is easy to hold. I don't need to have something small and slim. If I drop them, will they break easily? Can I transfer my contacts on to them easily. What's the answer?

By IMB2147 on Tuesday Sep 29

HTC Hero

I have had a Hero for 6 weeks and I love it more than shoes. ;o) It's nearly perfect but not quite. I have dropped it and it stayed in one piece, works fine but there is a chip on the case. It doesn't bounce well. Photos are fine, apps are great. I have the graphite one and I love the shape and the feel of it my hand - very secure. Battery life pretty good - depends how much you play with it but I get a couple of days out of mine and I play a lot. Wi-fi very good indeed. Touch screen very sensitive.My only real gripe is that there is no transfering of files via bluetooth - a serious oversight in my opinion. Any files have to be transferred via cable on a computer although it is a simple drag and drop job. Still bluetooth transfer is much missed. Apart from that I love it. Best phone ever. :O)

By kerbhugger on Tuesday Sep 29

Solid

Had my Hero slip out of my pocket and crash to road whilst cycling at 25mph. There's only a little dent in one corner and the chin did a great job of saving the screen from the tarmac. I'd give it a solid 9.5/10 for sturdiness. I don't think many other phones would have survived so well in a similar situation.

By Daleos on Wednesday Sep 30

Geotagging is also (was first?) on iPhone

Geotagging is supported on iPhone, and is integral in the latest iPhoto application. And Flash NEEDS TO GO AWAY!!! Flash is an obtuse, and obsolete format. I liken it to FAX.

By mstroven on Monday Oct 12