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Major differences between Evo and Hero?

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berardi1111

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Beyond the screen size, 4G, and faster processor, what are the major differences between the Hero and the Evo?

I am getting the Evo but my brother asked me this question. What is it that makes it worth the extra $10 / month?

Thanks!!!
 
Really I don't see why anybody'd get the Hero now that EVO is out, unless they want something smaller and slightly less expensive.
 
JunBringer said:
Really I don't see why anybody'd get the Hero now that EVO is out, unless they want something smaller and slightly less expensive.
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I guess the reason he was thinking of it is the $10 upcharge, and $80 vs $200. he's a grad student so needless to say, he has to be frugal :)
 
Oh forgot.

Can type in portrait mode now on the Evo. HUGE difference. With my Hero, that was impossible.
 
berardi1111 said:
Beyond the screen size, 4G, and faster processor, what are the major differences between the Hero and the Evo?
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Beyond the engine, horsepower, suspension, interior amenities, wheels and tires, stereo, getting laid potential, overall performance....can someone tell me the major differences between the Corvette and a Cavalier????...:D
 
flyjbaker said:
Beyond the engine, horsepower, suspension, interior amenities, wheels and tires, stereo, getting laid potential, overall performance....can someone tell me the major differences between the Corvette and a Cavalier????...:D
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LOL has anyone used this phone to get laid yet?

and yes, this is what I was wondering, what are the major differences between the "Cavalier" and the "Corvette"? :)
 
One of the major things I noticed is the amount of storage on the EVO. While it could be larger, I've installed over 90 apps and still have over 100 MB free. With the Hero and the new 2.1 update, you start with about 137 MB free and that's with NO apps installed from the market. I was constantly having to monitor my free space because once I got below about 20MB free I would have issues. Now with the EVO I can install whatever I want pretty much (including CoPilot which takes up almost 20MB so I couldn't have it on the Hero) and not worry about free space.
 
Hero:

Smaller screen
5.0 MP camera
No HD video recording
No HDMI
Runs striped version of 2.1
Most likely not to get Froyo 2.2
Less Support
Longer Battery Life
Less bugs
Slower processor
No 30 fps cap
Trackball and physical buttons
Less expensive
Cannot use all apps in marketplace eg. Google Earth
3G only


EVO:

Bigger Screen
8.0 MP back camera, 1.3 MP Front camera
HD Video recording as well as playback
Runs full 2.1 version
Most likely to receive Froyo 2.2 along with other updates
More Support as it is the Flag ship phone
Battery life can range from poor to good depending on tricks
30 fps cap (for now)
No trackball or physical buttons
Can use 99.9% of apps in Market
HDMI output
Bigger processor
More internal memory
3G/4G ready

I'm sure I left some things off.
 
The screen size alone sold me. When I went from the Evo to the hero for a little bit. I felt like the hero screen was almost unreadable. I don't think I could get a phone with less than a 4" screen.
 
Thanks guys u definitely sold me... and I agree the screen size alone is probably enough to make it worth it. Almost like having an ipad in your pocket (I feel I am in bad taste reducing it to an ipad, but you know what I mean!)

Thanks Dhinez for that, those talking points really show how it is a nextgen phone, and not just a larger screen.

I'm going to share this info with him and my mom as well. (we all may end up with Evo)
 
Forgot to mention you can do video chat with the EVO using the front facing cam over 3G, 4G, or Wifi (take that iPhone). I read in the Hero forums you can do video chat using Fring but why? You cannot see the other person on the screen because you will be looking at the back cam as well you have to try and get the Hero's cam just right so the other person can see you.
 
berardi1111 said:
LOL has anyone used this phone to get laid yet?

and yes, this is what I was wondering, what are the major differences between the "Cavalier" and the "Corvette"? :)
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Yes . Yes I have used this phone to get laid. On launch day I went to the bar and pulled this baby out and started playing with it and taking pics. Great conversation starter. After playing with the phone she was ready to play with me . So yeah I'll say my evo got me laid:D:D
 
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