[tokuzumi]

I upgraded from a mogul to the hero. Worlds difference. The hero is just fantastic. Battery life is good. I think my mogul had slightly better battery life, but it's kind of a wash for me.

Apps are great. If you install an app, and an update becomes available, it will say "Update Available" in the market under "My Applications".

The number of apps you have installed doesn't matter, when looking at performance on the phone. It's what you have running that matters. It's like WM. If you leave a bunch of stuff open, the phone slows down, and experiences some lag.

I just rooted mine, so I haven't messed with tethering yet (haven't installed any custom roms yet).

I did just download Overclock Widget. The phone runs like a beast when it is on. I notice a difference.