BlackBerry Curve 8520
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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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520
With the BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM has done a good job of creating an affordable phone with all the right features, although you might miss 3G connectivity. Just make sure you get it in black.
Pros:
- Flat
- responsive trackpad
- QWERTY keyboard
- Good social-networking apps with more available on the BlackBerry App World
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated music keys
- Black version is attractive
- Rubber trim
Cons:
- No 3G
- No camera flash
- Low-end
- 2-megapixel camera
- Purple version is hideous
- No GPS
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520
With the BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM has done a good job of creating an affordable phone with all the right features, although you might miss 3G connectivity. Just make sure you get it in black.
Pros:
- Flat
- responsive trackpad
- QWERTY keyboard
- Good social-networking apps with more available on the BlackBerry App World
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated music keys
- Black version is attractive
- Rubber trim
Cons:
- No 3G
- No camera flash
- Low-end
- 2-megapixel camera
- Purple version is hideous
- No GPS
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