BlackBerry Curve 8520
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17 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520 review
All in all, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is an impressive piece of telephonic gadgetry for the money. We've yet to have a chance to test out its battery life but based on all the other BlackBerry handsets we've tried, expect it to be unfazed bv being in standby for a period of two weeks and...
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'
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520
T-Mobile is getting a bevy of smartphones this summer, and we're happy to see it (as are T-Mobile customers, we're sure). The carrier has recently launched the T-Mobile Dash 3G and the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G , and the HTC Touch Pro2 is just around the corner.
Pros:
- The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a responsive optical trackpad and dedicated media controls
- The smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera, and good call quality
Cons:
- Lacks 3G support and GPS
- You can only save downloaded apps to the phone's main memory
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520 review: BlackBerry Curve 8520
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone.
Pros:
- The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a responsive optical trackpad and dedicated media controls
- The smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera, and good call quality.
Cons:
- Lacks 3G support and GPS
- You can only save downloaded apps to the phone's main memory.
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Lightning Review: Cheap (Not The Good Kind)
It's not that it's poorly built-the construction is plenty sturdy, like all good Fisher Price toys. But it's like RIM took the excellent Curve 8900 (which is also on T-Mobile for $US30 more ) and re-designed it for a very sophisticated 6-year-old.
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
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520
There has been quite a speculation about the launch of a new BlackBerry phone. Some people said that the code name of the device is "Gemini" while some said that its model number will be 8325.
Pros:
- Slim design
- Up to 16GB expandable memory
- Good battery
Cons:
- No 3G
- Just 2 MP camera
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 aims to go where no 'Berry has gone before, a land with no trackball. RIM's trackball is beloved and like the BlackBerry line, addictive. It's responsive, accurate and more efficient than the much more common d-pad. So why axe it?
Pros:
- Good battery life
- durable
- great trackpad
Cons:
- Lesser features than the BlackBerry 8900 for not much less money
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520 (T-Mobile)
Research in Motion apparently has decided the best way to conquer the smartphone market is to put their well-known OS into a dizzying array of different bodies. That's fine with me, because many of them turn out excellent- Flip and Storm aside.
Pros:
- Sleek form factor and accurate trackpad are genuine improvements
- Near-perfect keyboard
- Excellent value (providing you buy it at Walmart)
Cons:
- Very weak reception
- Still no 3G or GPS
16 years ago
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review
Other than perhaps some missing style flourishes and the lack of 3G connectivity, the Curve 8520 is a real BlackBerry.
Pros:
- Excellent sound quality
- edits Microsoft Office attachments
- trackpad simplifies navigation
- Compatible with T-Mobile myFaves
- quality photos
Cons:
- Small keypad difficult for direct dialing
- EDGE instead of 3G connectivity
- no preloaded BlackBerry App Store
- can't change menu themes
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