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As a newly won over Android fan, I have to say that the HTC Hero is providing me with the most fun I’ve had with a device since the early days of the Treo. Sure, my iPhone is one hell of a device, but the fact that I cannot customize it, spend hours making it look and feel exactly the way “I” want it to, takes a bit of shine off. My Blackberries rock, love em, but there is something to be said for “touchscreen” and the BB Browser is still stuck in 2004. So unless you’re on Verizon and can enjoy the Storm, touchscreen and better browsing are out of reach. The Palm Pre is fantastic, but for whatever reason, it just doesn’t elicit that “loving feeling.”

Because Android is so new and so open there is so much that can be done, and hours go flying by while doing it, and that’s what I love about smartphones! The HTC Hero combines so much that has been great in the industry for a few years now, and leaves room to grow. I will be doing my little write up on my thoughts concerning the Hero, but until then, Engadget has a great piece where they have looked at all three versions of the device. The GSM Hero, Sprint HTC Hero and Verizon DROID Eris (HTC Hero). It’s a pretty good look at what makes all three devices great, and what your missing out on from each carrier unit.

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