HTC Hero running Android and Sense UI leaks from HTC's own website (updated and official)
by Thomas Ricker 
posted Jun 24th 2009 at 5:29AM
Update: First images are out! More after the break. Inside you'll find Qualcomm's MSM7200A proc running Android at 528MHz, 512MB/288MB ROM/RAM, 3.2-inch TFT-LCD with 320 x 480 pixel rez, 900/2100MHz HSPA and Quad-band GSM, trackball, GPS, 802.11b/g WiFi, 3.5mm audio jack, G-sensor, compass, and 5 megapixel auto-focus cam with microSD expansion. It's all there baby.
Update 2: A bit more detail just rolled in. The White version has an industry-first Teflon coating (right, just like your pans) to keep things clean and grime free. Multi-touch and anti-fingerprint coating too. Hero arrives in Europe in July on T-Mobile and Orange, Asia later in the summer, and North America even later in 2009.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
StopSpamming @ Jun 24th 2009 7:07AM
Wow nice...I want ! ;-)
Mustafa @ Jun 24th 2009 7:25AM
Now this phone looks Chic and happening!
Stevidvd @ Jun 24th 2009 7:30AM
I hope this comes out on either Vodafone or O2. Any news on a carrier in the UK yet?
Eroded Fallacy @ Jun 24th 2009 7:35AM
Oh boy im torn between this phone or the galaxy but im leaning more towards the Hero it looks interesting with the Rosie interface & 3.5MM something the "My touch" lacks....
PEZ @ Jun 24th 2009 7:45AM
I am looking for something with a goofy-fast CPU, snapdragon please.
TeXan @ Jun 24th 2009 7:55AM
Exactly why must we stick with the sub 550Mhz why not put in a 600Mhz+ pross in this new one???????????
Raed @ Jun 24th 2009 4:54PM
The chin is back long live the chin
john @ Jun 24th 2009 8:41AM
oh, sure, NOW HTC starts putting 3.5mm jacks on their phones. Couldn't have done with the the G1 ... *grumble*
Also, this thing comes with Adobe Flash 10, as well. First android handset to have it.
maksiALBANIA @ Jun 24th 2009 8:49AM
Multi-Touch ???
Is That Correct and OFFICIAL ?
Richdog @ Jun 25th 2009 4:27AM
Yes, it's on the official website http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/product-tour.html
zephxiii @ Jun 24th 2009 9:01AM
Thanks for the 3.5mm, assholes!
DudeGuyLikesAndroid @ Jun 24th 2009 9:08AM
Very nice, but they'll probably port Rosie to the Galaxy a little while after it breaks, and that's where I'm at. Someone will make a decent tutorial on how to do it too, lol. ...hopefully.
Brian @ Jun 24th 2009 9:55AM
This thing looks amazing. Sign me up! I hope AT&T picks this up.
Chad @ Jun 24th 2009 10:15AM
I hope so too... but I don't think it will happen cause it doesn't support AT&T's 3G bands. This leave us with the Lancaster, which I seriously doubt will be as nice as the Hero. Plus a lot of the headlines are dubbing this as T-Mobile's new G1 Touch, as if that makes any sense from a naming standpoint??
clizzee @ Jun 26th 2009 6:42AM
where did u see headlines this was going to tmobile? please post a link if u have one
Chad @ Jun 26th 2009 12:50PM
Sorry, I didn't know it was only T-Mobile UK when I wrote my previous comment.
Link:
http://androidcommunity.com/t-mobile-uk-rename-htc-hero-as-g1touch-on-sale-mid-july-from-free-20090624/
Alex @ Jun 24th 2009 11:37AM
OK, so is HTC ever going to start using chipsets other than the failtastic Qualcomm 7200 series? Qualcomm's own Snapdragon, nVidia's Tegra, and TI's 3430 chipsets are all out there and being used by other manufacturers, while HTC keeps trying to squeeze every penny and use that 7200 trash. Otherwise, this phone rocks my socks.
Vincent @ Jun 24th 2009 1:30PM
Yes please ! especially for tegra !
Brady @ Jun 24th 2009 12:16PM
Can someone who knows more about this stuff than me speculate about whether it's possible for sense to run on G1 and or the upcoming mytouch? We've seen hacks with multitouch on the g1 so...is it possible?
aoi tsuki @ Jun 24th 2009 5:29PM
The bonus of them reusing the same [old] processor is that they can get a lower price with higher volumes on top of the savings versus using a newer, faster processor. Some of the money will trickle into development of new Android devices, which HTC is already leading the pack in. Eventually, we'll see the [near] perfect Android or Windows Mobile uberphone from HTC as a result from the sales of these midrange smartphones. Hopefully one with a dedicated shutter button, an improved 5MP+ camera sensor, and at least a dual LED flash, if not a xenon.
technology4u @ Sep 4th 2009 3:39AM
Samsung today announced the availability of Samsung Corby S3650, a mobile phone designed to support the digitally connected lifestyles of today’s young mobile users. The Samsung Corby is a full-touch handset that places users at the center of the social media revolution with a wide range of social networks support, such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. Visit http://www.i4u.com/article26683.html for more information.