Rating 3.5 97 reviews
Manufacturer: BlackBerry
3g
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review

As a ‘My first BlackBerry', the Curve 8520 is bound to win a new legion of fans.
Cons:
  • We still await a camera on a BlackBerry that can be described as being ‘above average'
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LAPTOP Magazine
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520 (T-Mobile)

With the BlackBerry 8520, RIM has created a well-rounded smart phone for an unbeatable price. Offered through T-Mobile for $129 but sold at Wal-Mart for just $48.88 (and Amazon.com for one cent) this smart phone features the same excellent keyboard and data services that BlackBerry users have grown...
Pros:
  • Sleek lightweight design
  • Trackpad works well
  • Dedicated media keys
  • Supports calls over Wi-Fi
  • Very good attachment support
Cons:
  • No 3G data
  • Low resolution display
  • Mediocre browsing experience
Read more on LAPTOP Magazine
The Register
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520

Review Research in Motion's latest offering in the BlackBerry Curve range is described as an entry-level model. Indeed, it doesn't have a touch screen, GPS, or even a 3G network connection.
Read more on The Register
V3
16 years ago

Review: Blackberry Curve 8520

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is not going to wow you with its features or by having some of the latest and greatest widgets bolted on, but as a solid smartphone that should meet all the most common needs of today's office worker RIM has done an excellent job with this phone at a price point that should...
Pros:
  • Price
  • complete smartphone functionality
  • display
Cons:
  • Feels cheap and plasticky
  • web browsing
  • lack of 3G and GPS
Read more on V3
Trusted Reviews
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520

With the new 8520, BlackBerry is targeting mainstream users rather than those who would traditionally buy a smartphone. This is reflected in it's price as the handset will be available for free on £25 a month contracts or alternatively pay as you go users will be able to get their hands on it for...
Pros:
  • Good price
  • Excellent QWERTY keyboard
  • Great email support
Cons:
  • Lacks 3G
  • Light on features
  • Disappointing camera
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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
Read more on Brighthand
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
Read more on somobile.uk.com
expertreviews.co.uk
16 years ago

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 review

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 has a wide screen with a full QWERTY keyboard beneath and a clever trackpad button that senses your thumb's movement. The keypad has the usual BlackBerry layout, with buttons that have enough travel and make a clear click when pressed.
Read more on expertreviews.co.uk
Register Hardware
16 years ago

BlackBerry Curve 8520

Research in Motion's latest offering in the BlackBerry Curve range is described as an entry-level model. Indeed, it doesn't have a touch screen, GPS, or even a 3G network connection.
Read more on Register Hardware
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