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The Hero is covered in Teflon, which makes it feel a bit softer and less shiny than the iPhone, for example.

HTC says that the screen also has a grease-fighting coating, although we had no trouble getting a few fingerprints on there when we tried.

We weren't so sure about the Hero's jaunty 15-degree curve. But it feels slick and sexy, the bevels and curves do feel comfortable in your hand and against your face. HTC says that the curve also slightly improves antenna reception, but it's mostly there for usability reasons.

But what about usability IN OUR PANTS? (Many of you may not get this joke, which has to do with a fortune cookie or something.) We'll have to test whether it creates an unsightly bulge in our skinny jeans when we do our full review, so stay tuned.

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