Rating 3.5 97 reviews
Manufacturer: BlackBerry
Brighthand
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a recently-released smartphone from T-Mobile USA. As the latest device in the Curve series, its hardware and software has been updated, and it offers a[...]
Pros:
  • Great new optical trackpad
  • Handy dedicated music keys
  • Light
  • small form factor
Cons:
  • No 3G support
  • Below average screen
  • Keyboard a step backward
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What Mobile
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review

BlackBerry's latest email/smartphone device is an affordable model featuring an optical trackpad to replace the traditional rollerball, along with a QVGA resolution display and 2-megapixel camera.
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somobile.uk.com
16 years ago

Editor's Review of the Curve 8520

This mid-range handset offers a high-end experience, rocking a 2.4-inch display, backlit QWERTY keypad and RIM's all-new optical trackpad
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Tracy and Matt's Blog
16 years ago

Blackberry Curve 8520 Review

The Blackberry 8520 is without doubt a decent device. I think it will have a limited market though as it is lacking a few features compared to the Curve 8900, however the new trackpad may just swing it for some people.
Read more on Tracy and Matt's Blog
review.goodgearguide.com.au
16 years ago

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone

Research in Motion is continuing its push towards consumer users - in addition to its traditional corporate customer base - with its latest BlackBerry Curve 8520 an inexpensive, entry-level smartphone.
Pros:
  • Optical trackpad
  • external multimedia controls
  • compact and lightweight frame
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons:
  • No 3G
  • no GPS
  • poor display
  • bulging rubber keys require a firm press
  • lock key removed
  • keyboard could be improved
Read more on review.goodgearguide.com.au
TechSmart
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520

Over the past few months we've received a number of entry-level smartphones for testing. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 was the most surprising of the lot, since we didn't expect a BlackBerry that would be available on a R150 weekender package, which by the way includes unlimited Internet browsing and...
Pros:
  • Great media functionality and well priced
Cons:
  • No GPS or 3G connectivity
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Mobile Syrup
16 years ago

Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 Video Review

The latest BlackBerry to hit the Canadian market it the Curve 8520. If you're looking to get your hands on an economical device that will have reliable e-mail/contacts/calendar this might be a good choice.
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PC World
16 years ago

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 (T-Mobile) Smartphone

Mixing social networking and entertainment features with the familiar BlackBerry-brand business-centric tools, the lightweight BlackBerry Curve 8520
Pros:
  • Responsive trackpad
  • Useful
Cons:
  • No 3G data support
  • Browser had trouble with
Read more on PC World
smartphonenation.com
16 years ago

REVIEW: Rogers BlackBerry 8520 Curve

Overall, I love the device. While it might be complicated to use if you've never had a BlackBerry before, you'll quickly fall in-love with the phone and notice that no other smartphone device will be able to push data quite as well as BlackBerry's do. I currently have an 8900.
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ConnectReviews
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520 (T-Mobile) Review

The BlackBerry line of smartphones have evolved in many ways over the years, one of them being navigation. From the thumbwheel, where the term a€?BlackBerry thumba€ was coined, to the trackball, and now to the trackpad.
Pros:
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Out-of-the-box Mac support
  • Optical trackpad for navigation
  • Good call quality
Cons:
  • No 3G or GPS support
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