Comments on: Mobile Tech Minutes — Palm Pre vs. HTC Hero on Video

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:23:11 +0000

I am also VERY interested in answers to these questions. Great questions. I have been laboring over the decision between the pre and Hero and am still undecided. My mind changes from one to the other like the wind :)

My big questions:
- comparison of music player
- image quality (i believe from a resolution standpoint the pre is much better)
- virtual vs. physical keyboard
- worthwhile apps (pre seems to have polished apps while android app possibilities are endless)
- layered contacts
- integration of google calendar (my wife has the pre and it is the first phone for us that seems to do a nice job of REALLY synching our entire family calendar
- messaging interface

Thanks!

Steve

By: pamma

pamma — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:19:42 +0000

How do these phones work/sync with macs and mac apps like calendar and address book?

By: James

James — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:21:24 +0000

I just bought a pre after going in for the second time to compare the pre and hero. I was impressed with the hero and although it was a bit difficult to use at first, but I am sure once you set it up it would be very easy to use. I am coming from a blackberry curve so I was very hesitant about switching to a virtual keyboard. I actually really like the keyboard on the pre, but the virtual keyboard available in a patch for the pre is basically useless, which I was hoping to use when in landscape mode. The battery on the pre is my biggest disappointment. I knew from reviews that it was bad, but it hasn’t even lasted a full day which is all that I require. I have done things like shutoff gps, changed e-mail pushing times, etc. and I will see how it goes. Also, I don’t care about the amount of apps, but I didn’t find the available apps to be of that great of quality. My main questions are: how is the keyboard on the hero? Do you get used to it? How is the battery on the hero? Significantly better than the pre? And, how is the quality of the apps available for the hero? Thank you.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:34:09 +0000

Thanks for the video – you do a great job showing the different interfaces. What I’d also like to see or hear, are things like: comparing ringtone volume, giving an opinion on in-call volume, speakerphone volume, ease of use of Android market vs. Palm market, differences in vibration strength, battery life. I am finding it difficult to find reviews that compare the more standard phone features, as opposed to the smartphone features. I currently have the Hero and I’ve been dissatisfied with the more straight-out phone features – like the inconsistent alarm. Hopefully they will fix that particular issue in an update, but when you only get 30 days to evaluate a phone, it’s nice to know how the very basic features of the phone work before buying.

By: Glen H.

Glen H. — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:37:40 +0000

I just bought the Hero but I don’t like typing on the virtual keyboard which seems that the letters are too small and often types the neighboring letter. Do you know any add-ons that will improve the typing experience for the Hero?

By: NeCe

NeCe — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:44:54 +0000

Yeap Same eason I returned Mine for the HERO And I Love the Hero…

By: NeCe

NeCe — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:43:09 +0000

I Had the Pre at Fist and traded it in for the HTC Hero I Loved the Pre dont get me wrong I Just did’nt like the slideup keyboard I downloaded th on screen-keyboard that did not work correctly…Over all the Pre is a great phone but the Hero got it beat…And yes u can still control the music player when the screeen lock…

By: Mike Cane

Mike Cane — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:21:40 +0000

Acer Liquid phone = drool.

By: djmarz2009

djmarz2009 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:16:00 +0000

Just want to say that the Palm Pre is ok.. nice pics, smooth feel to it. Love that it has a pull out qwerty keyboard. However I had to return it.. now Im looking at the Hero. Here’s the reason why I couldnt keep it any longer;
*Cant forward texts
*Short term battery Life
*Keyboard is flimsy
*No video recorder
Little things I expect in a high priced phone..

By: schlock

schlock — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:56:59 +0000

good review. however, you need to throw some homebrews and get some tweaks on there. it improves the pre a thousand fold. ps go with the 4×4 icons on the home page