2013-02-28, 20:07
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A new smartphone just in on the Gizbeat radar is the Hero H7500+. While it's not exactly a new phone model, the new version of the H7500 (dubbed H7500+) will contain the MTK6589 quad-core CPU as opposed to the standard H7500's MTK6577.
Beyond that it may be the first MTK6589 to actually ship out to international customers, I'm loving the square-looks, that it's available in black and available at a $200 price point.
It also has a relatively large battery at 2800mA and most retailers are offering this with 2 batteries in the package. Keep in mind some retailers are only shipping with one. This is one way they skim a few extra bucks, by selling the extra battery separate.
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The good - it's the cheapest MTK6589 currently up for sale. It may be the first MTK6589 smartphone to be released to international customers. Available in black. Perfect size at 5". It's relatively square. Hero has a decent name, though not spectacular. Big 2800mA battery. Reported by all retailers as having 850 WCDMA.
[/align]The bad - because Hero isn't exactly the most popular of brands and it's sold at a bargain price, don't look forward to ROM updates, custom ROMS or a large fan base to discuss issues.
The preview verdict - this looks like an extremely viable option for those looking for a sub $225 phone now. Here has a decent name and are fairly well reviewed phones, but don't expect to have a large support base or bug updates should any issues arrive.
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Check back here and at Gizbeat for updates regarding the Hero H7500+ MTK6589 version.
Check out Gizbeat for more pics and specs.
A new smartphone just in on the Gizbeat radar is the Hero H7500+. While it's not exactly a new phone model, the new version of the H7500 (dubbed H7500+) will contain the MTK6589 quad-core CPU as opposed to the standard H7500's MTK6577.
Beyond that it may be the first MTK6589 to actually ship out to international customers, I'm loving the square-looks, that it's available in black and available at a $200 price point.
It also has a relatively large battery at 2800mA and most retailers are offering this with 2 batteries in the package. Keep in mind some retailers are only shipping with one. This is one way they skim a few extra bucks, by selling the extra battery separate.
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The good - it's the cheapest MTK6589 currently up for sale. It may be the first MTK6589 smartphone to be released to international customers. Available in black. Perfect size at 5". It's relatively square. Hero has a decent name, though not spectacular. Big 2800mA battery. Reported by all retailers as having 850 WCDMA.
[/align]The bad - because Hero isn't exactly the most popular of brands and it's sold at a bargain price, don't look forward to ROM updates, custom ROMS or a large fan base to discuss issues.
The preview verdict - this looks like an extremely viable option for those looking for a sub $225 phone now. Here has a decent name and are fairly well reviewed phones, but don't expect to have a large support base or bug updates should any issues arrive.
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Check back here and at Gizbeat for updates regarding the Hero H7500+ MTK6589 version.
Check out Gizbeat for more pics and specs.
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