I have some strong opinions about this statement: "comfortable sticking with a lower-res display". IMHO, I dislike the trending back to larger phones. For years and years the goal was to make them smaller. Now they seem to be getting larger and larger.
For me, I think my current iPhone is too big. It isn't comfortable in my pocket. It'd be great if I carried a purse, but since that isn't socially acceptable, I don't.
I really like the size of the HTC Hero. At least I like that it feels smaller than my iPhone. I'd love to pick up a good (small) android handset like this for ATT.
I understand the benefits of having larger screen real estate, but I never utilize my phone for more than email, calendars, and rudimentary web stuff.
I just figured I'd post saying that there ARE people out there that value a smaller handset, even if it means a lower res screen. We're a minority most likely, and I fear the trend to larger handsets will make the smaller ones disappear for good :(
@clearThumbtack Amen sir! Not to mention this phone looks a lot more durable that either the Nexus One or the Desire - Which when you keep your phone in your pocket and aren't too careful with it is quite a bonus.
Definitely going to pre-order myself this lovely phone :D
For those looking for a device strictly for reading, the new Kobo is a nice little option. It's small enough to slip into a pocket, can do more with a PDF than the competition, and at $129, it's $10 cheaper than both the Nook and Kindle WiFi.
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I have some strong opinions about this statement: "comfortable sticking with a lower-res display". IMHO, I dislike the trending back to larger phones. For years and years the goal was to make them smaller. Now they seem to be getting larger and larger.
For me, I think my current iPhone is too big. It isn't comfortable in my pocket. It'd be great if I carried a purse, but since that isn't socially acceptable, I don't.
I really like the size of the HTC Hero. At least I like that it feels smaller than my iPhone. I'd love to pick up a good (small) android handset like this for ATT.
I understand the benefits of having larger screen real estate, but I never utilize my phone for more than email, calendars, and rudimentary web stuff.
I just figured I'd post saying that there ARE people out there that value a smaller handset, even if it means a lower res screen. We're a minority most likely, and I fear the trend to larger handsets will make the smaller ones disappear for good :(
@clearThumbtack Amen sir! Not to mention this phone looks a lot more durable that either the Nexus One or the Desire - Which when you keep your phone in your pocket and aren't too careful with it is quite a bonus.
Definitely going to pre-order myself this lovely phone :D