I’ve had the Hero for only a little over 24 hours but that hasn’t stopped me from forming some initial thoughts about this new Sprint phone and how it performs for my needs. Here is a quick rundown of the things that I noticed right away
What I Like
- nice bright big screen
- multitouch works well, screen presses feel accurate
- feels really solid and sturdy and comfortable to hold
- love the auto correct on the virtual keyboard..it is really awesome because it gives you a list of word choices
- love that most applications rotate
- like the notifications window (but i do have a few minor gripes)
- like how easy it is to customize the home screens
- like that the phone keeps track of up time and awake time
- fonts are crisp and easy to read
What I Don’t Like
- can’t rotate the screen in all directions (phone only rotates when you turn it counterclockwise)
- hard to switch back and forth between open applications or know what’s running in the background
- too much reliance on hardware buttons with such a big screen
- can’t zoom in and out of email using the gmail app
- trackball seems pointless
- no universal search
- don’t like that i can’t get the exact battery percentage
- notifications bar disappears when i’m in the browser
- rotation is slow (though this might be a product of an older firmware version i’m not sure)
- there is mail app and also a gmail app and then there is an IM app and a google talk app, why not just combine everything in one place
- not so sure I am a fan of sense ui. doesn’t seem as useful as it should be. but to be fair I need more time
- no tasks or memo app??. I guess the marketplace should have one.
- can’t take a screenshot from the phone out of the box
That’s it for my list of first impressions. Please be aware that this list is by no means exhaustive. A full review is sure to come so please check back later.
