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Orange Mobiles HTC HERO (Android) or NOKIA N97

Orange Mobiles HTC HERO (Android) or NOKIA N97

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N2KHL
Member
83
26-06-2016, 12:02 AM
#1
Hi guys i think we have some tech gurus on this board so i thought id ask the question should i get a HTC Hero or a Nokia N97 as my next upgrade ??

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N2KHL
26-06-2016, 12:02 AM #1

Hi guys i think we have some tech gurus on this board so i thought id ask the question should i get a HTC Hero or a Nokia N97 as my next upgrade ??


[Image: NiksLex.jpg]

parthiban
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4,925
26-06-2016, 12:15 AM
#2
I'd go for the Hero, I've got a Magic, it's fantastic and the Hero looks even better.

The N97 would be a disappointment I think, it looks to be horrendously slow at doing anything.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
26-06-2016, 12:15 AM #2

I'd go for the Hero, I've got a Magic, it's fantastic and the Hero looks even better.

The N97 would be a disappointment I think, it looks to be horrendously slow at doing anything.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

redz
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245
26-06-2016, 12:28 AM
#3
n97 is a great phone destroyed by a very poor OS.

I dont understand how the samsung i8910 Omnia HD can do a much better job with the symbian OS yet nokia fails. I hasnt moved on form the N95 imo which is slow but useable. Internet browsing is terrible!

Hero is a better device and android works very welll, however after spending some time with it its very slow, gets bogged down with a few apps open. The accelerometer is VERY slow to react. Camera is 5megapixel but not very good at all..

After spending time with both these handsets i have decided that the iphone is the way to go. I gave the rest chance to match it and they failed!! It should be on all networks soon with o2's exclusivity on the 3g due to end oct 9th..

If your with any of the other operators now and a high spending customer or business cust then they may offer you one..

LEXUS IS200 Sport Navigator - 140.8db

Kenwood DNX 8220 BT - Custom OEM Screen Conversion - PS2 - Epic 150

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redz
26-06-2016, 12:28 AM #3

n97 is a great phone destroyed by a very poor OS.

I dont understand how the samsung i8910 Omnia HD can do a much better job with the symbian OS yet nokia fails. I hasnt moved on form the N95 imo which is slow but useable. Internet browsing is terrible!

Hero is a better device and android works very welll, however after spending some time with it its very slow, gets bogged down with a few apps open. The accelerometer is VERY slow to react. Camera is 5megapixel but not very good at all..

After spending time with both these handsets i have decided that the iphone is the way to go. I gave the rest chance to match it and they failed!! It should be on all networks soon with o2's exclusivity on the 3g due to end oct 9th..

If your with any of the other operators now and a high spending customer or business cust then they may offer you one..


LEXUS IS200 Sport Navigator - 140.8db

Kenwood DNX 8220 BT - Custom OEM Screen Conversion - PS2 - Epic 150

Front: MB Quart QSC216 / Centre: MB Quart PKH110 / Rear:MB Quart RUA213 / Sub: MB Quart PWH 302 x 2 / AMPS: JL 1000/1 - JL 300/4

N2KHL
Member
83
26-06-2016, 12:36 AM
#4
Redz u say u have an n95 have u got the latest firmware on it ?? I got the n95 8 gig debranded with the latest firmware and from what im aware the standard n95 got a similar firmware upgrade too to make it faster and more responsive...and its supposed to browse teh web quicker which mine does....although i use opera mini more as that is much more quicker despite not having flash lite...im sure the n95 (standard) firmware version is around 30.*.*.* or there abouts...press *#0000# to find out what version of firmware u got and post back if its a lower version ?!


Im still on the fence about the iphone if it comes to orange i will give it a proper look !!

[Image: NiksLex.jpg]
N2KHL
26-06-2016, 12:36 AM #4

Redz u say u have an n95 have u got the latest firmware on it ?? I got the n95 8 gig debranded with the latest firmware and from what im aware the standard n95 got a similar firmware upgrade too to make it faster and more responsive...and its supposed to browse teh web quicker which mine does....although i use opera mini more as that is much more quicker despite not having flash lite...im sure the n95 (standard) firmware version is around 30.*.*.* or there abouts...press *#0000# to find out what version of firmware u got and post back if its a lower version ?!


Im still on the fence about the iphone if it comes to orange i will give it a proper look !!


[Image: NiksLex.jpg]

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
26-06-2016, 12:37 AM
#5
Agree about the speed of the accelerometer, no idea why it takes so long to turn the screen but hopefully that will improve with software updates (it seems to know straight away that the phone has turned, but then takes a while to actually reorient the screen)

In some ways you're spot on about the iPhone - it's taken a while to get there but the 3Gs now finally does pretty much everything I'd expect it to. Things that still put me off though are the price (but this should improve once the exclusivity goes), and that you have to use iTunes.

Plus if you use google for everything (as I do) then it is useful - it's really made my life a lot easier since getting the magic.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
26-06-2016, 12:37 AM #5

Agree about the speed of the accelerometer, no idea why it takes so long to turn the screen but hopefully that will improve with software updates (it seems to know straight away that the phone has turned, but then takes a while to actually reorient the screen)

In some ways you're spot on about the iPhone - it's taken a while to get there but the 3Gs now finally does pretty much everything I'd expect it to. Things that still put me off though are the price (but this should improve once the exclusivity goes), and that you have to use iTunes.

Plus if you use google for everything (as I do) then it is useful - it's really made my life a lot easier since getting the magic.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

N2KHL
Member
83
26-06-2016, 12:39 AM
#6
I live in hope that they improve the heros rom as with most phones as long as they update the firmware as problems crop up then it can only get better with time!

[Image: NiksLex.jpg]
N2KHL
26-06-2016, 12:39 AM #6

I live in hope that they improve the heros rom as with most phones as long as they update the firmware as problems crop up then it can only get better with time!


[Image: NiksLex.jpg]

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
26-06-2016, 01:08 AM
#7
I've been really impressed with Android, and it really is going to get so much better as they develop it further.

Having got the Magic though, I'm hoping they bring out a sleek version with a proper keyboard - once the phone can do so much you end up using it a lot more and keyboard would make it a lot easier.......

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
26-06-2016, 01:08 AM #7

I've been really impressed with Android, and it really is going to get so much better as they develop it further.

Having got the Magic though, I'm hoping they bring out a sleek version with a proper keyboard - once the phone can do so much you end up using it a lot more and keyboard would make it a lot easier.......


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

redz
Member
245
26-06-2016, 09:16 AM
#8
my n95 has the latest firmware, i work for cpw so i get em done as soon as they come out.. i just think the symbian OS has had its day..

android is almost there and i think given time it will be an excellent platform

anyway... i finally did it and bought the iphone today.It was the apps store that swung it for me and, far from being an apple fanboy, it will integrate with the mac!

Its also an unbeatable deal at £31.50 a month for 1200 minutes, £500 txt and unlimited internet/wifi access oh and i traded in one of my n95's and got £81 back!

LEXUS IS200 Sport Navigator - 140.8db

Kenwood DNX 8220 BT - Custom OEM Screen Conversion - PS2 - Epic 150

Front: MB Quart QSC216 / Centre: MB Quart PKH110 / Rear:MB Quart RUA213 / Sub: MB Quart PWH 302 x 2 / AMPS: JL 1000/1 - JL 300/4
redz
26-06-2016, 09:16 AM #8

my n95 has the latest firmware, i work for cpw so i get em done as soon as they come out.. i just think the symbian OS has had its day..

android is almost there and i think given time it will be an excellent platform

anyway... i finally did it and bought the iphone today.It was the apps store that swung it for me and, far from being an apple fanboy, it will integrate with the mac!

Its also an unbeatable deal at £31.50 a month for 1200 minutes, £500 txt and unlimited internet/wifi access oh and i traded in one of my n95's and got £81 back!


LEXUS IS200 Sport Navigator - 140.8db

Kenwood DNX 8220 BT - Custom OEM Screen Conversion - PS2 - Epic 150

Front: MB Quart QSC216 / Centre: MB Quart PKH110 / Rear:MB Quart RUA213 / Sub: MB Quart PWH 302 x 2 / AMPS: JL 1000/1 - JL 300/4

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
26-06-2016, 09:36 AM
#9
If you've got a mac, the iPhone makes a lot of sense. How long is the contract on that? Pricing looks good but I imagine on a fairly long contract?

What kind of condition was your N95 in? I got £150 for my N95 8GB at CEX :thumbup:

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
26-06-2016, 09:36 AM #9

If you've got a mac, the iPhone makes a lot of sense. How long is the contract on that? Pricing looks good but I imagine on a fairly long contract?

What kind of condition was your N95 in? I got £150 for my N95 8GB at CEX :thumbup:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Fry-Up
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891
26-06-2016, 11:08 AM
#10
my firmware for n95 is current and is 31.0.017, although if too many things are running at once it is still a slow OS
Fry-Up
26-06-2016, 11:08 AM #10

my firmware for n95 is current and is 31.0.017, although if too many things are running at once it is still a slow OS

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