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Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

By matthewmiller October 4, 2009, 4:30 PM PDT

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Sprint HTC Hero in hand

Sprint HTC Hero in hand

It has been just about a year since the first Google Android device launch on a US carrier, the T-Mobile G1. It seems to me that adoption of Android has been quite slow by US carriers, but Sprint came through in a big way with the upcoming HTC Hero device that is the best Android device on the market. It has better features than the Apple iPhone and is my recommendation for a Sprint customer looking for a functional touchscreen device.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Back of HTC Hero

Back of HTC Hero

The back is silver with soft touch covering so you can grip the device with no worries.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Standard miniUSB on the bottom

Standard miniUSB on the bottom

I love that HTC keeps using the miniUSB port on their devices for charging and connection to your PC.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Volume controls

Volume controls

There is a volume toggle bar on the upper left side of the Hero.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Back cover and battery

Back cover and battery

The entire back comes off to reveal the battery and access to the microSD card slot.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

microSD card access

microSD card access

Here you can see the back cover does need to come off to access the microSD card.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Send key and raised trackball

Send key and raised trackball

The send and end keys are small, yet distinct on the bottom panel. A large white trackball is present for easy navigation on the device.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

HTC and Sprint logos

HTC and Sprint logos

There is some branding on the front above the display.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Standard home screen view

Standard home screen view

Here is a shot of a fairly standard home screen view with widgets and shortcuts.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Peep application

Peep application

HTC includes their own Twitter application called Peep.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Another home screen with Sprint widgets

Another home screen with Sprint widgets

Sprint premium services are included on the Hero.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Application links

Application links

You can see a number of applications loaded on the HTC Hero.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Sprint Navigation

Sprint Navigation

Thankfully, Sprint and TeleNav include the outstanding Sprint Navigation application and service on the Hero.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

NFL Mobile Live

NFL Mobile Live

I enjoy following NFL football and it is enjoyable on the HTC Hero with this Sprint service.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Sprint NASCAR Mobile application

Sprint NASCAR Mobile application

Sprint also includes their NASCAR application for following the latest racing news.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

HTC Footprints

HTC Footprints

HTC has several of their own applications included as well, including Footprints.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

HTC Scenes

HTC Scenes

The Scenes provided by HTC allow you to have multiple custom home screens that you can easy switch to with just a couple of taps.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Another custom home screen

Another custom home screen

Here you can see another Scene that was setup by default on the device.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Watching Sprint TV

Watching Sprint TV

I can now enjoy The Office on the train into work thanks to Sprint TV.

Image Gallery: HTC Hero Google Android device running on Sprint

Sprint HTC Hero in hand

Sprint HTC Hero in hand

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