Review: HTC Hero and Droid Eris  The most important Android
phone of 2009. (November 28th, 2009)  HTC's Hero is the
company's first signal that it's serious about taking the lead
in Android smartphones; it's the first to try and improve in a
significant way on Google's platform -- including multi-touch
and in-browser Flash -- as well as the first to reach multiple
North American carriers. Much is riding on its success,
especially as it's one of the most important phones for Sprint,
Telus and Verizon (through the Droid Eris) all at once. Our
review hopes to gauge whether the phone has the strength to
carry that burden and give the iPhone serious pause.
Electronista Rating:   Product Manufacturer: HTC  Price: $100
(Telus and Verizon), $180 (Sprint)  The Good    • Subtle,
elegant, long-lasting design.   • Sense UI a significant help to
Android.   • Good call quality on at least HSPA networks.   •
Android more flexible for third-party apps.   • Multi-touch and
in-browser Flash.   • Cheap on Telus and Verizon.  T