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yan5619
post Oct 7 2009, 12:16 AM

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QUOTE(MaggieMee @ Oct 7 2009, 12:10 AM)
I think that hero is my next phone but I wondering if it is worth to buy it now or later cuz i am not really rushing. Does anyone think that there will be promotions (free stuff or cheaper price) down the line between now and november?
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I have a similar question as above too~ is there any news of similar newer phones to be coming out?
if not, i'm getting one on mid nov or december

Anyway, my main question is, is the music quality nice for Hero?
Reading from some user reviews, it is said tat the stock ear phones aint good enuf...
has anyone tried it with 3rd party aftermarket head/earphones?

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post Oct 7 2009, 07:33 AM

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QUOTE(LEVIATHAN @ Oct 7 2009, 01:18 AM)
Oh my... The wanting waiting game :-)

Regarding earphone, I'd pair my Hero with Senn PX100, Koss KSC75 or AKG K26P. Most probably with K26P. PX100 and 75 are open and being open they are terrible for traveling :-)

Oh follow this tips if you want to exclude certain folders from being included in album/music app, http://is.gd/40Ja2. Just make sure you create the .nomedia file from start menu instead of context menu. It won't work if you create it from Right Click > New > Text Document.
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lol~ not to really wait anything, coz anyway i'm buying it on nov or dec, so if there's a new one out, i'd wanna try it out ^^
hero definitely suits me well d smile.gif

oh, i might be getting a ATH-M30..
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post Oct 14 2009, 11:36 PM

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i doubt maxis would even offer it, would it? Celcom is affliated with HTC, while maxis is apple, and blackberry? It seems to me so.....
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post Oct 15 2009, 10:19 AM

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well are the new heros come with android 1.6? or do we have to update ourselves? the one mentioned is the official released 1.6 version rite?
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post Oct 21 2009, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(evilpuppy @ Oct 20 2009, 10:53 PM)
PAPAGO X5! Released for Android.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


TWD$980 = RM102.00+ (Reasonable Price) If im correct, will get this apps soon.
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great too see such apps XD
btw, for paid apps like this, where can we get it? from the dev's website or Market?

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post Oct 21 2009, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(JusticeDeserves @ Oct 21 2009, 12:19 AM)
Just asking, is Android good? It looks good but does it work good too?
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you can check http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1197068 for a little bit of background and info of Android.
IMO, it's as good as, if not better, than most major OSes now. And it has potential! The coming versions of Android look very promising smile.gif
Do some research and u'll find out more about Android.
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post Nov 1 2009, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(Balok @ Nov 1 2009, 03:12 PM)
is this hero is the version with curvy underneath or the new lame design one? unsure.gif

because i'm really interested on the version with curvy design underneath biggrin.gif
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curvy design? u mean the one with a chin?
this?
user posted image
if yes, then yup, it is the one available in malaysia.
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post Nov 1 2009, 05:57 PM

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QUOTE(Balok @ Nov 1 2009, 05:36 PM)
yes that one! biggrin.gif really make me fap every night on it biggrin.gif

but isn't there's some news that there is newer designs that replace this hero? because some error unsure.gif

i read somewhere in engadget or gizmodo. enlighten me pls  rclxub.gif
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oh, that's in US, not replacement, just another design for the carrier, i.e Sprint.
Some error? perhaps u mean the lag tat occurs in older Heroes, a new update solved it.
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post Nov 2 2009, 10:41 AM

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QUOTE(calvin @ Nov 2 2009, 10:32 AM)
so in order to get Android Market, I've to root the phone first ? unsure.gif
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yup. smile.gif
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post Nov 6 2009, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(jepertine90 @ Nov 6 2009, 07:31 PM)
is hero's price still sky high at RM2k++??
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Yup, asked in Lowyat, RM2250.
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post Nov 9 2009, 07:30 AM

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QUOTE(Isx @ Nov 9 2009, 12:06 AM)
going to the senQ(SACC MALL SHAH ALAM). A little complication today so couldn't go. senQ is SiS or not?


Added on November 9, 2009, 1:54 amheard around the block that the HTC HD2 is coming out soon. should i wait for it or go for the htc hero? htc hd2 is running on a 1ghz proccessor snapdragon if i'm not mistaken. i think tht means lightin fast.
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Yup, senQ should be SiS set, but do check before buying.

Well, HTC HD2 is running on WinMo, so it's different from Hero
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post Nov 9 2009, 11:34 PM

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QUOTE(Isx @ Nov 9 2009, 05:09 PM)
how to check if it is SiS or not? Sorry I was an avid SE user. smile.gif Please and thank you.
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Try this:
SiS Website
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post Nov 12 2009, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(~PussyDevil~ @ Nov 12 2009, 11:26 AM)
are they any new models coming out anytime soon?
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maybe, just maybe, HTC Dragon will be announced in mid-December.
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post Nov 19 2009, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(AaronJoYee @ Nov 19 2009, 12:28 AM)
Guys, sorry to lari from topic a bit. Do not mean to disturb you guys too.

Just would like to know whether the HTC Teflon coating, is it scratch proof? Did you all buy any casing to protect it?

The screen is anti-smudge so is a screen protector necessary? If i do put a normal screen protector then the screen will no longer be anti-smudge?

Trouble you guys to share what you all did to your wonderful phones.

Thank you for your time.
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The teflon coating is not scratch proof, but oleophobic, which means it is 'oil resistant', that your sweat and oil from your fingers and skin wouldn't leave dirt on the coating. furthermore, dirt can be removed easier with the teflon coating.
it is stil advisible for you to add protection casing for it, just in case you drop it or scratch it.

The screen is anti-smudge, and somehow quite scratch resistant, just like the iPhone. But if you put it in ur pocket with coins or keys most of the time, it is certainly advised that a screen protector to be applied. There are some anti smudge screen protector available, altho i'm not sure is there any for the Hero.
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post Nov 21 2009, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(clivengu @ Nov 21 2009, 05:13 PM)
Ori set = SIS set? 2 Years warranty..= rm 2399 Everywhere? ... n AP set 1 year warranty= rm 1.8-2k ....

Is tat the only difference between ORI n AP set? warranty n price only. sorry im not very familiar with buying hp terms.
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Yup, ori=SiS set, with 2 years warranty from SiS.

If u ask only in Mid Valley, yup, all is RM2399, firm, but if u go lowyat, there are shops selling as low as RM2250 (with 4GB SD iinm) the last i asked.

AP is not warranty by SiS (the only authorised distributor), so the risk is in a way higher, as in if u have prob with your unit, you can't get immediate service or help, unless the phone shop is willing to give speedy help.
And, if there's any prob, u need to take back to the shop, and the shop will either fix it themselves, or send it back to the AP importer/distributor for repair. Bear in mind that AP repairs may or may not use genuine parts.

These are the main difference, while another thing is the reselling value. Trading in value of ori set is higher than AP sets.
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post Dec 17 2009, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(clivengu @ Dec 17 2009, 04:29 AM)
Hi guys, will need help here in better understanding the currently available rom for hero. I read through pages but still very confused with all the complicated terms. Things like AOSP 2.0 but VERSION 3.0 ??? harr ? rclxub.gif is very confusing with all the version....

Please comment/correct me if i get interpret wrongly. sorry for such noobness.. im trying my best to catch up  unsure.gif
1. Out of box Rom for Hero is AOSP 1.5 or GOOGLE Android 1.5 or can also be called CUPCAKE.

2. AOSP 1.6 is DONUT? and AOSP 2.0 is ECLAIR?

3. MCR 3.0C is CUSTOM MADE ROM by some fellow (with totally different appearance etc) ??? Same with MODACO 3.0 ??? are they actually the same?

4. What is TEKNOLOGIST 1.9 KERNEL that i see many ppl will install together with MODACO 3.0?

5. What is the AMON RA recovery image??? is it just an application to root the Above rom???

6. AOSP 2.0/ 2.01 is still in beta... so is kinda unstable/ incomplete... is better for noob like me (play safe) to avoid at the meantime?

7. Which is the current most stable/Complete rom available? is it the MCR3.0C + 1.9 Kernel? or the AOSP 1.6 ?

8. NANDROID / SPRITEBACKUP/ MyBACKUP are all backup (contacts, sms, settings, apk etc) application that can be used when i test with the Rooting process?

9. If I have root to AOSP 1.5 now with market (i believe is the overseas rom with market), DO i have to change back my Rom to the FACTORY Original one before Rooting to OTHER rom like MCR 3/ Modaco 3.0?

10. All APN settings. MMS, 3Gs, etc will all need to be reset everytime we root a new rom?
I thought i have rooted my hero with the version with Market... but i think it is still stick to 1.5 cupcake, since i cant install Google Goggle. So hopefully to make it clear the next one i wan to root is going to be better n faster.
finally! THANK YOU TO BEAR WITH MY NOOB QUESTIONS notworthy.gif 
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3. MCR= MoDaCo Custom ROM, so yes they are the same. ROM is the firmware of the phone, so it depends on the dev to wether change the appearance or not. Well AFAIK MCR have Sense UI similar with stock Hero phones, but with added functionality.

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post Dec 21 2009, 12:54 AM

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QUOTE(jepertine90 @ Dec 20 2009, 01:55 AM)
i wanna ask, can the htc hero 2.1 andrio(future release) support later version of andriod?(such as andriod 3.0)... this problem is important for me as I'll be using this phone for a long long time... ><
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the answer is not certain, it actually depends on the manufacturer, ie HTC for the update. For example, now they agree to update the Hero to 2.1, thus we get it(soon).
However, don't be worry, I'm quite sure that the xda-devs or custom ROM devs will keep the phone constantly updated with the latest softwares.
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post Dec 23 2009, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(phwee223 @ Dec 23 2009, 11:00 AM)
I bought a HTC Hero SiS unit, it did not come with android market apps inside?
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nope, malaysia sets don come with Market, instead, with SlideMe.
if u want Android Market, then you'll have to root it.

 

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