My apologies, if this isn't posted in the right forum...I've been searching previous posts, but can't find anything that helps me out. I'm currently a BB 8330 user, have used BB for about 5 years now in some variation. I'm really looking at the Hero or Moment as my next device and will most likely purchase within the next two months, once my contract is up w/ Sprint and I'm eligible for upgrade pricing...my question is which does everyone prefer, I've got 4 friends split down the middle 2(hero) & 2(moment), and they're split down the middle as far as like & don't like, I can't decide, I don't want to get a phone and regret it later or have to go and get another one, but basically this would be my first touchscreen phone, I want something different...what can I honestly expect?
Sorry for blabbing, like the title says, I've got decisions to make.
First off, try them both. Start with the Hero. Run for a few days with Sense, then for a few days without Sense to see what Vanilla Android is like. If you Like vanilla, or like the way Home replacements work, try the Moment in the store. The Moment will run like the Hero with Sense shut down, but faster. Be sure to try it long enough to evaluate the keyboard, because stock Android's virtual keyboard flat out sucks compared to the HTC one. I LIKE the physical kb on the moment. Looks weird, but works great.
My reasons for picking the Hero over the Moment - Flash in the browser and contact integration through Sense. If the Moment had both, I'd be all over it.
Were you the type who always was loading leaks and tinkering with your curve? If so, the Hero might be a better choice as more people who like to tinker prefer it. The Droid is a great example of this. It's easily the most powerful and popular Android phone out, but development on it is going slower. It's different, and taking some time to find ways to trick it into doing what users want. Until last month all Android development was done on HTC phones, so it may be a while until all the nuances of the Motorola hardware are figured out. The Samsung will be even slower, as it's not very popular because of Sprint's release cycle. I almost wish they had released the Moment first.
If you're a speed freak, go for the Moment. With some minor tinkering it's fast. And the screen. Did I mention the screen? The Hero will seem light years faster than your curve was. The Moment is faster yet. And did I mention the screen?
In any case, be glad you have two months to decide. I know there's at least 2 new Android devices to be released on Sprint this Spring. If the upcoming Prada turns out to run Android, your decision just got easy.
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