HTC Hero

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TeaLeaf

#45
July 28, 2009, 08:31:36 AM
As a data user yourself Smilo, is 500MB a reasonable amount?  My previous phones I have not really used the email and browsing side, so I have little experience of if that quantity is ok compared to say an 'unlimited' 3GS alternative.

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smilodon

#46
July 28, 2009, 08:56:19 AM
Hard to say as I'm on a deal with O2 that gives me unlimited usage for free, with a vague fair use policy. They don't set a limit they just tell me not to spank the BBC iPlayer or do P2P. In my first year I did have a limit of 250 mb a month and don't think I came anywhere near it. I certainly never got capped or contacted about my usage.

I think the only bandwidth hog would be if you used one of the iPlayers to watch TV or did a lot of over the air downloads of Google Maps. I doubt normal web browsing, e-mail etc would come close.

That being said compared to other networks 500mb does seem a bit mean
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smilodon

#47
July 28, 2009, 06:45:15 PM
Dragging this saga ever onwards the Hero is now out in a contract free version. I snagged one from http://www.devicewire.co.uk/htc-hero for Ã,£399.99 plus free next day delivery.

My order isn't yet confirmed but assuming everything is all OK, I should be getting it tomorrow, except I will be out all day and so no one will be able to sign for it, so I'll have to go and get it from the couriers on Thursday or something :doh:

Anyway it's out, so there you go.
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OldBloke

#48
July 28, 2009, 06:52:46 PM
Quote from: smilodon;284410Dragging this saga ever onwards the Hero is now out in a contract free version. I snagged one from http://www.devicewire.co.uk/htc-hero for Ã,£399.99 plus free next day delivery.

My order isn't yet confirmed but assuming everything is all OK, I should be getting it tomorrow, except I will be out all day and so no one will be able to sign for it, so I'll have to go and get it from the couriers on Thursday or something :doh:

Anyway it's out, so there you go.

Looks like a really nice choice. Review please when it's had a thorough shakedown.
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delanvital

#49
July 28, 2009, 07:15:13 PM
An interesting, slightly off-topic remark: you can, if you dare, port the new HTC Rosie interface the Hero uses to the old Android G1-phone. Here is a youtube vid from another phone, where the same thing has been done.

TeaLeaf

#50
July 28, 2009, 07:33:23 PM
Might be time to swap my contract provider to someone else then to get the 'unlimited' data.  At least I can swap my telephone number over to it I guess.

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delanvital

#51
July 28, 2009, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: TeaLeaf;284422Might be time to swap my contract provider to someone else then to get the 'unlimited' data.  At least I can swap my telephone number over to it I guess.

TL.

With the added 3,5 mm jack, upgraded 5 mpix   (vs 3.2 mpix) autofocus camera and what appears to be a  tethering-willing phone so I can  surf via my laptop, I am sold! I will pre-order and go with a flat-rate subscription (available here from August 7th).

TeaLeaf

#52
July 28, 2009, 08:29:53 PM
Ok, next step.  Looking for a mobile contract with unlimited data and low monthly cost - pointers please!

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TeaLeaf

#53
July 28, 2009, 08:47:28 PM
...and network coverage.  Who gives the best network coverage for HSDPA?
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smilodon

#54
July 28, 2009, 08:56:37 PM
I'm with O2.

For tariffs over Ã,£35 on an 18 month contract or over Ã,£30 on a 24 month tariff they give a free choice of bolt on. Go for the unlimited web bolt on http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/18_months

For a SIM only contract try http://shop.o2.co.uk/sim-only-simplicity

I'm probably going for a SIM only 12 month contract 800 minutes with 1200 texts (ridiculous) + the web bolt on for twenty quid. They have no maximum download limit but will spank you if you're naughty with streaming or P2P

I went with them originally as they don't brand the crap out of their phones or SIM lock them, and seem pretty fair on price. The network is robust as well and I'll spend a few extra quid a month for a robust service and decent customer services. Their e-mail response times were almost like live messaging when I did once have a problem. :)

HSPDA ? try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HSDPA_networks#U
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TeaLeaf

#55
July 29, 2009, 07:26:44 AM
I was looking on //www.billmonitor.com and they seem to come up with:

3

    * 100 Minutes
    * Unlimited Texts
    * Unlimited Data
    * 1 month contract
    * Ã,£10.00/month
    * Includes unlimited calls to Three mobiles
    * Add unlimited data (Ã,£5.00)
    * Ã,£0.08 on Calls

Monthly Bill

Ã,£15.08/month

o2   

    * 150 Minutes
    * 300 Texts
    * Unlimited Data
    * 1 month contract
    * Ã,£9.79/month
    * Add unlimited data (Ã,£7.34)

Monthly Bill

Ã,£17.13/month


Vodaphone

    * 100 Minutes
    * 500 Texts
    * Unlimited Data
    * 1 month contract
    * Ã,£10.00/month
    * Add unlimited data (Ã,£7.50)
    * Ã,£0.06 on Calls

Monthly Bill

Ã,£17.56/month




There seem to be a fair few deals around this price bracket so I think with my more limited use of the telephone element I will be ok on one of them.  

I'd be interested to knwo if people have good or bad experience of the 3 network coverage though for HSDPA as it seems to suggest in the wiki that it has the best coverage fo them all.

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Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. (Michael Jordan)

smilodon

#56
July 29, 2009, 07:49:20 AM
I have a couple of friends on 3. They do have the best HSDPA and 3G coverage but when you're out of their coverage area you get nothing as they have no fall back to a slower non 3G speed. Other networks will degrade down to a slower 2G connection. That being said this is less of a problem as the mobile networks all continue to increase their high speed coverage areas.
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Gandalf

#57
July 29, 2009, 07:59:54 AM
Personally, vodafone. I've found them to be the best over the entire country. (Tested by all our sales minions roaming the country) We've tried all the major networks here (with the exception of 3) and have gone back to vodafone.

They are not the cheapest out there, but they are the best for service and coverage that I've found.
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#58
July 29, 2009, 10:05:26 AM
I think the problem people have with 3 is the have rubbish phones. They charge a fortune for phones the other networks give out for free, and their Skype ones last at most 2 months. If you're bringing your own 3G capable phone I think that's the biggest problem sidestepped.
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smilodon

#59
July 31, 2009, 08:09:33 PM Last Edit: July 31, 2009, 08:17:37 PM by smilodon
Mwahahahahahaha it's mine at last. Picked it up from my local UPS depot this afternoon. 'She who must be obeyed' never opens the door to anyone without a booked appointment :blink:

Anyway it's on charge at the moment. So hardly anything to report.....

The box it comes in is very small, but rather cool looking. You get a phone (amazingly) a weird charger, a usb cable, a set of rubbish headphones and a 2 gig sim card. No software, no manual and no protective case or pouch. The manaul is a downloadable pdf. Cheapskates.

first impressions. I love the Teflon coating, it's quite a unique feel. A bit like an iphone made of frying pans. The 'chin' is a lot less pronounced than I'd imagine and it weighs almost nothing.

As soon as it charges up I'll scribble some more.
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