HTC Hero: Innovation in Design
Although the HTC Hero still has the familiar candy bar form factor sported by a majority of today’s Smartphones, it is still able to make itself stand out. This is primarily brought about by its contoured and slightly elevated base which allows it to transcend the flatness of the contemporary construction of most Smartphones today. Here’s a harder look at this mobile’s innovative design.
Physical Design
The HTC Hero can be best described as a combination of two of its predecessors – the HTC Dream and the HTC Magic. The Hero screams HTC all the way, from its 3.2-inch TFT capacitive touch screen all the way to the button placement on the device. Much like its forbearers, the HTC Hero also has the familiar button set located right below the oversized screen, or the mobile’s chin as some would call it. Together with the ever-present track ball, there are also dedicated buttons for search, end call, send, back, menu, and home.
However, where the HTC Hero stands out is in its overall image and appeal. Unlike the Dream or the Magic, the Hero doesn’t feel cheap and plasticky. This is because of the fact that its finish is made of some kind of soft touch material – the white version even has a Teflon finish.
Overall Look
The HTC Hero is definitely one of the best looking Smartphones we’ve seen in a while. It has a modern and sleek feel and actually looks like a year 3000 version of the Magic. While some might not be too fond of the Hero’s “overbite,” it’s surely something that can be overlooked once the bigger picture is made clearer. HTC was definitely successful in combining all the best physical features of the Magic and the Dream to come up with a device that truly has an innovative design.
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November 19th, 2009 at 11:13 am
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