htc hero question please!

[lawsofpower48]

i currently have the htc tp... but im really thinking of trying out the htc hero with the new android platform... my only concern is can i tether my internet with it??! i can simply just plug in my tp to my laptop via my usb cable and use the internet on my laptop while im on the road.... that is very important to me. does someone have the answer to that? thanks.

also, would garmin gps work on it from win mobile? i highly doubt it, but if it does, that would be great since i paid alot for it.