[spiritcrusher33]

well as with all phones that have a slide it will wear out over time..that being said..the pre first run units did have the oreo effect.. but since have had slight revisions. mine after a month or so is perfectly fine..but i like to be extra careful..

as far as the hero most love it,, but looks like a equal amount hate it..dust under the screen, flaky buttons..etc..

the pre has bout the same.. most love it alot hate it.. me personally i love it.. i came over from wm.. diamond tp etc.. and love webos...so easy to get in and get out..and with updates and patches and hopefully a better sdk..things will only get better.

Htc already announced the hero2 next year..

so u can either get a hero and if your not happy return it and get a pre or vice versa..

good luck...