BlackBerry Curve 8520 6.25 cm (2.46") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 1150 mAh Black

BlackBerry Curve 8520 6.25 cm (2.46") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 1150 mAh Black

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Brand : BlackBerry
Product family : Curve
Product name : 8520
Product code : PRD-22578-049
GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 0843163050105
Category : Smartphones
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Long product name BlackBerry Curve 8520 6.25 cm (2.46") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 1150 mAh Black :
8520 Curve, 2.46", 320 x 240, 65k, TFT MCD, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 2.0MP, 256MB, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Wi-Fi, 106g
Short summary description BlackBerry Curve 8520 6.25 cm (2.46") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 1150 mAh Black :
BlackBerry Curve 8520, 6.25 cm (2.46"), 320 x 240 pixels, 0.512 GHz, BlackBerry OS, Black
Long summary description BlackBerry Curve 8520 6.25 cm (2.46") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 1150 mAh Black :
BlackBerry Curve 8520. Display diagonal: 6.25 cm (2.46"), Display resolution: 320 x 240 pixels. Processor frequency: 0.512 GHz. Rear camera type: Single camera. SIM card capability: Single SIM. Operating system installed: BlackBerry OS. Battery capacity: 1150 mAh. Product colour: Black. Weight: 106 g

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Reviews

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:75

Uk has collected 100 expert reviews for BlackBerry Curve 8520 6.25 cm (2.46") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 1150 mAh Black and the average expert rating is 75 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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pz10.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:0

With the Bold almost reaching perfection in the BlackBerry arts, new horizons need to be explored to keep the spark alive. The tall task to pioneer new territories (in BlackBerry terms anyway) falls on to the Curve 8520. BlackBerry Curve 8520 official...

With so many shortcomings and so little nice surprises to offer in return, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 isn't an easy handset to recommend. Maybe if the BlackBerry service is essential to you and your budget is so limited that you cannot afford the bette...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:80

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...

The 8520 has an accurate trackpad button, good application support and is great for music, but lacks GPS and high-speed 3G...

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digitalversus.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:80

The Curve 8520 as a phone As we've already seen, the Curve 8520 only has a minimum of connectivity options. Though it doesn't have 3G or 3G+, it does have WiFi, which can help gain valuable seconds when downloading e-mail attachments.There's nothing t...

Good quality hardware, Switches on in around 10 seconds, Very practical keyboard, Sensitive, accurate trackpad, Four days of battery life...
No 3G/3G, Not much room for customisation, Web browsing: better, but still not perfect, Mediocre camera, Not much internal memory...

techradar.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:60

RIMs BlackBerry Curve 8520 is the cheapest QWERTY handset in the companys range, with a price tag £199 with an Orange pay-and-go SIM card, and is ideal for business users on a budget. It looks similar to existing BlackBerry Models – including the Bla...

Responsive, Good usability, Relatively cheap...
Connectivity is lacking, Corners have been cut generally...

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tracyandmatt.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:0

The Blackberry Curve 8520 (codename Gemini) is the latest device to be released by RIM and it is supposedly a low end handset. However, there are a couple of things which I personally prefer over the popular Curve 8900. Read on to find out what they a...

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. Im sure that the network provid...

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webuser.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:80

We’d all love to own a top-notch smartphone, but with all those advanced features, iPhones and BlackBerrys don’t come cheap. Either you’re paying hundreds of pounds for the phone up-front or you’re saddled with a long-term monthly that will eventually...

whatmobile.net

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:80

The latest BlackBerry Curve is the next in a line of affordable email devices, following the offering of prepay Pearl models with inclusive, or heavily discounted, mobile data access.The Pearl models had the SureType keyboard, while the 8520 is from th...

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. The top of the phone now has three multimedia keys f...

trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:80

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...

Good price, Excellent QWERTY keyboard, Great email support...
Lacks 3G, Light on features, Disappointing camera...
The BlackBerry Curve 8250 is certainly a little light on features, with 3G and GPS the most serious omissions, but the phone still manages to rise above these limitations. It's the combination of its excellent email features, long battery life and easy to...

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igizmo.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:60

We get to grips with BlackBerry's latest attempt to court the consumer BlackBerry is all about breaking new ground these days. In the era of the smartphone, just being a strong business phone is no longer enough, and the Curve 8520 is simply a continua...

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T3.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:60

RIMs recession-friendly BlackBerry Slipping neatly into the entry-level slot of the BlackBerry range, the Curve 8520 offers most of the features and a few new tricks, but with less of a monthly dent in your wallet. Its also the BlackBerry thats d...

Emailing and messaging, still the best around, Optical trackpad, Dedicated music buttons...
Disappointing web browsing experience, Poor quality camera, Overly-complicated menu system...
Despite a couple of obvious flaws, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is still up there with the best when it comes to email and messaging, proving itself to be a more-than-able media player and social network hub as a bonus.

3g.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

It may not have the specs of some of its bigger brothers, but RIM achieves exactly what it set out to do with this entry-level BlackBerry. It feels good in the hand, is easy to navigate and, as has become custom with BlackBerry handsets, excels at e...

Despite its svelte appearance, the QWERTY keypad will appeal to regular texters and emailers.
We still await a camera on a BlackBerry that can be described as being ‘above average’.

pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

It would be fairly easy to dismiss the BlackBerry Curve 8520 out of hand, but it could potentially be a big mistake to do so. The Curve 8520 is RIM punting into the budget end of the market, but still offering the two things that people really get exci...

Price, BlackBerry email and internet service, keyboard, media keys, 3.5mm jack...
Screen doesnt show off the OS at its best, build quality isnt fantastic, no GPS, not 3G...
Yes there are shortcomings with the Curve 8520, but it undoubtedly offers a BlackBerry experience to a wider audienceKey specs2 megapixels, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, microSD, MP3 player, Wi-Fi...

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v3.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

For many years BlackBerry held the position as the de-facto enterprise handset, thanks largely to its superb email functionality and management features.In recent months this situation has changed, driven by the demand from workers wanting to use other...

Price; complete smartphone functionality; display...
Feels cheap and plasticky; web browsing; lack of 3G and GPS...
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 todays office worker RIM has done an excellent...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

Research in Motions latest offering in the BlackBerry Curve range is described as an entry-level model. Indeed, it doesnt have a touch screen, GPS, or even a 3G network connection. However, it is a slim and efficient little work horse at a reasonable...

The price is down there with the BlackBerry Pearl, but this is a full-fledged Qwerty BlackBerry, which, combined with its email, IM and social networking support, make it an ideal messaging device – although wed have preferred 3G for when were out o...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:67

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is RIM’s attempt to produce a low-cost BlackBerry and hopefully attract a new kind of user – businesses on a tighter budget, consumers who are yet to take the smartphone plunge. The question, as always when a premium supplier...

We like the media playback controls, we like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until the Curve 8520 drops in price there’s too much competition for us to recommend it...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

Product Code: PRD-22578-049 The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is RIMs latest consumer smartphone. RIM (BlackBerry) is continuing its push into the consumer smartphone space with the launch of a BlackBerry Curve model that will cost markedly less on a month...

All in all, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is an impressive piece of telephonic gadgetry for the money. Weve yet to have a chance to test out its battery life but based on all the other BlackBerry handsets weve tried, expect it to be unfazed b...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 17:22:06

Average rating:50

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is RIM's attempt to produce a low-cost BlackBerry. The question, as always when a premium supplier attempts to slash costs to attract new buyers, is: does it make the cutbacks in the right areas? Some have described the BlackB...

We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 17:22:07

Average rating:70

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. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 lacks 3G connectivity and has an average display but its optical trackpad is well implemented.The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone has a similar design to the current Curve 8900, with a few notable differences. The first is the new optical trackpad, which has replaced...

Optical trackpad, external multimedia controls, compact and lightweight frame, 3.5mm headphone jack...
No 3G, no GPS, poor display, bulging rubber keys require a firm press, lock key removed, keyboard could be improved...
The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn’t for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sa...

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Zdnet.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 17:22:07

Average rating:77

This review was originally published on CNET UK and at this time the 8520 isnt available through Australias mobile phone carriers. As that creepy guy said at the beginning of The Twilight Zone: theres a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to...

Flat, responsive trackpad, QWERTY keyboard, Good socialnetworking apps with more available on the BlackBerry App World, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated music keys, Black version is attractive, Rubber trim...
No 3G, No camera flash, Lowend, 2megapixel camera, Purple version is hideous, No GPS...
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. Editors’ rating: 7.7/10...

pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:50

Mini-review: It's much the same story with the BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM's low-end model boasts neither HSDPA nor GPS, and it couples that with very plasticky build quality and a screen that's grainy and low in resolution, at just 320 x 240...

If you can go without HSPDA or GPS, then the BlackBerry Curve 8520 could be the phone for you...

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electricpig.co.uk

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:80

Not in the too distant past, BlackBerry reigned supreme when it came to QWERTY phones. But in just a year, blowers toting full keyboards have gone from being the preserve of City boys and harried media morons to must–have touchscreen alternatives...

New trackpad, easy access to apps in BlackBerry App World...
Cramped keyboard...
A great entry level QWERTY that'll have the competition in a tizzy...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2014-03-14 03:47:54

Average rating:80

With the BlackBerry Storm, RIM made a huge step towards the consumer market. With a touchscreen, newly designed multimedia player and a 3.2-megapixel camera, it was a step away from the straight-laced business philosophy that people were used to from t...

Cheap, WiFi onboard, Vibrant screen, Responsive keyboard and touch pad...
No 3G...
A well-featured, low cost BlackBerry that suits anyone, from a hardcore business user to a consumer...

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geeksquad.co.uk

Updated:
2014-03-22 03:35:08

Average rating:0

The Curve 8520 is the old faithful of the BlackBerry family; launched in 2009 it was the first phone to ditch the trackball in favour of the pocket lint-proof optical trackpad. In its day it wasn't at the cutting edge of technology and the passing of time...

Access to Blackberry Messenger (BBM), instant and secure email, great price point, slim and light...
Relatively small screen, no 3G Internet, limited Applications available in App World, not compatible with latest BlackBerry software, Design, The BlackBerry 8520 has a pretty classic design with a trackpad replacing the scrollball of previous models. It's...

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Mobile88.com

Updated:
2016-12-22 19:58:51

Average rating:0

Everyone is talking about the Apple iPhone these days; the types of applications you can get on it, the things you can accomplish with an iPhone (“almost anything” they will say), how wonderfully easy it is to use and how cool it will make you look. T...

Affordable; light, sturdy and compact; BlackBerry App World...
No 3G and GPS...
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is affordable and allows you to receive e-mail messages on the go without accessing a computer. It really is just as good as its predecessors because you can do essentially the same things with it. Now that local telecommunic...

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etechreviews.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:00

Average rating:0

Intrinsically speaking, RIM BlackBerry phones have always catered to the upmarket users but it was inevitable that they would make an attempt at the mainstream consumer market soon. RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is an outcome of such an endeavour and this...

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 has attempted to make an entry level smartphone and it has succeeded in doing that really well. This isn’t the finest phone from the company but it still gives you a lot of BlackBerry features at a low price. The weight and si...

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mobile-review.com US

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:00

Average rating:0

Any BlackBerry smartphone is first of all a working instrument. RIM offers austere products to make calls, send SMS, plan your day and work with mail without the use of third party software. At the same time the majority of phones can do the same a...

Finally let's name advantages you get for your $300: On the downside we have: There are definitely areas for improvement, but don't forget that the phone was launched in 2009. If you want to try BlackBerry then 8520 is a good beginning. This smartpho...

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ld2.ciol.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:0

There are not many phones that have actually revolutionized the smartphone market, contrary to their claims to stardom. But here is a phone which actually did not make any big claims of being revolutionary, but did bring a paradigm shift in the b...

Nokia E-series alternative @ Rs 15k...
No 3G or GPS, 2MP Camera...
Mobiles And Smartphones << Home Just IN! Apple iPhone OS4 is unveiledAirtel launches Personal Video Recorder for Digital TV DTH service Blackberry Curve 8520 Smartphone An entry level business phone that revolutionized the market Monday, April 12, 201...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:0

Research in Motion is trying very hard. While it did hit a goldmine in 2008 with the BlackBerry Bold, its subsequent offering such as the BlackBerry Storm wasn't up to our expectations. The Canadian company is still making efforts to keep the competiti...

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 showed itself to be a capable smartphone, as both a productivity and multimedia device. However, once we've embarked on the Bold journey, all other keyboards, including the 8520 pale in comparison. Usability has suffered, espe...

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pcworld.in

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:78

Research in Motion is continuing its push towards consumer with its latest BlackBerry Curve 8520—an inexpensive, entry-level smartphone. Design & UsabilityThe BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone has a similar design to the current Curve 8900, with a few n...

Compact device, Email Support, Well Priced, Good Battery life...
Lacks 3G & GPS...
This entry-level BlackBerry isn't for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sacrifice some features for a lower price should consider the Curve 8520...

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techtree.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:80

Blackberry seems to be trying hard to churn out balanced products. While it has stuck to its roots of essentially being a business phone, it has also tried to include multimedia capabilities. The company has already made a mark with its outstanding pro...

Good build, design, optical trackpad, Wi-Fi, good audio quality, video playback with DivX, battery life, playback control...
No 3G, no GPS, available only via Airtel...
Blackberry seems to be trying hard to churn out balanced products. While it has stuck to its roots of essentially being a business phone, it has also tried to include multimedia capabilities. The company has already made a mark with its outstanding pro...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:01

Average rating:60

RIM has taken note of the consumer demand for inexpensive messaging phones and delivered several devices that bridge business and consumer worlds. Its latest budget offering is the BlackBerry Curve 8520 that boasts social network access and a full Qwer...

This isn't a high-end phone and it suffers in certain areas but it does deliver when it comes to email, instant messaging and basic social networking. We were impressed by the music offering and we like that it's not as expensive as other BlackBerries...

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tech2.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:90

BlackBerry’s latest offering in the 8520 Curve is going to give all the other business handsets a serious run for their money, including the other BlackBerrys. It may lack 3G but fares quite well without.Form FactorKeeping in tune with ALL the new Blac...

Well designed, Music player has good sound, Easily reads most video formats, Bundled earphones are comfortable, Good battery life, Track-pad works out great...
No 3G support...
ConnectivityThe 8520 is great when it comes to connectivity sans 3G which is the only chink in its armor so to speak. Aside from support for Enterprise, which is what it’s designed for via a sync with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) you’l...

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etechreviews.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:0

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is the phone that gives the users more stylish look and also enables the user with all the latest features and functions. The facilities of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 2-megapixel camera are decorating the phone and als...

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a cocktail of beauty and performance. The phone has got some salient features that are difficult to trace in other phones. It’s a nice phone with the sleeker dimension and one of the best available smartphone.RIM Bla...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

As a ‘My first BlackBerry’, the Curve 8520 is bound to win a new legion of fans. Others to consider Nokia E63 User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...

Despite its svelte appearance, the QWERTY keypad will appeal to regular texters and emailers...
We still await a camera on a BlackBerry that can be described as being ‘above average’.Look and Feel...
As a ‘My first BlackBerry’, the Curve 8520 is bound to win a new legion of fans...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:85

Despite the $50 price tag, the Curve 8520 performs right up to par with its premium relatives. SummaryYou don’t often hear “Wal-Mart” and “BlackBerry” in the same sentence. But RIM’s new Curve 8520 has been billed as the BlackBerry for the rest of us...

Excellent sound quality; edits Microsoft Office attachments; trackpad simplifies navigation; Compatible with T-Mobile myFaves; quality photos...
Small keypad difficult for direct dialing; EDGE instead of 3G connectivity; no preloaded BlackBerry App Store; can't change menu themes...
Other than perhaps some missing style flourishes and the lack of 3G connectivity, the Curve 8520 is a real BlackBerry...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 16:00:02

Average rating:80

Traditionally RIM has catered to the higher end, but with their push into the consumer market the need for an entry level model was inevitable. Meet the , previously known as the BlackBerry Gemini. It offers a good form factor, solid but average spec...

Best in class keyboard, Good size and feel, Optical trackpad is good after you get used to it...
Sound quality on our end was awful, Plastic components may not stand up to time as well...
Callers were pleased with sound quality on the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, giving us an 8/10 rating. On our end they were noticeably worse; there was a ton of background static, they sounded very distant and hollow and in general we had a hard time und...

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thinkdigit.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 07:24:43

Average rating:70

The Curve 8520 is a dream come true for those wanting the goodness of a sweet QWERTY keypad and Blackberry Messenger and their famous pop mail service, but not willing to pay above Rs. 20,000 for such a device.ProsGood QWERTY keypad Value for moneyCon...

Its main plus point is the price – at Rs. 15,000, the Curve 8520 is a dream come true for those wanting the goodness of a sweet QWERTY keypad and Blackberry Messenger and their famous pop mail service, but not willing to pay above Rs. 20,000 for such a...

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connectreviews.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:0

The BlackBerry line of smartphones have evolved in many ways over the years, one of them being navigation. From the thumbwheel, where the term “BlackBerry thumb” was coined, to the trackball, and now to the trackpad. RIM has pretty much left the user...

Builtin WiFi, Outofthebox Mac support, Optical trackpad for navigation, Good call quality.
No 3G or GPS support.

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:80

Mixing social networking and entertainment features with the familiar BlackBerry-brand business-centric tools, the lightweight BlackBerry Curve 8520 ($130 with a two-year contract; price as of 10/22/09) is a solid but underpowered addition to Research...

Useful dedicated media keys, Responsive trackpad...
No 3G data support, Browser had trouble with some Web pages...

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brighthand.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:0

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 shows that the future of the BlackBerry is here... kind of. By far the stand-out feature of the Curve 8520 is its new optical trackpad, which replaces the trackball for navigation -- and it rocks. In a confusing move though, t...

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 has several elements that position it to a younger market segment -- the rubber outlay around the phone, the updated call and end keys, and the music keys are all evidence of this. Though notable, these are not the stand-out...

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mobileburn.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:95

RIMs BlackBerry Curve 8520 is the third generation of the companys compact, full-QWERTY messaging smartphone line. It features the same basic form factor as the original 8300 series devices, but gets some nicely upgraded features and more modern sty...

Solid design, optical trackpad, UMA support...
Keyboard can be difficult to read, poor web browsing experience...
The BlackBerry Curve 8520, from Research In Motion, turns out to be both an excellent smartphone and a pretty darn good deal, as well. But with a price point only 13% below that of the Curve 8900, which features an autofocus camera and a high-resoluti...

pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:70

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. Thats fine with me, because many of them turn out excellent—Flip and Storm aside. The B...

Sleek form factor and accurate trackpad are genuine improvements. Near-perfect keyboard. Excellent value (providing you buy it at Walmart).
Very weak reception. Still no 3G or GPS.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520s powerful messaging abilities and slick trackpad are well worth the entry price—just make sure you live in an area with solid T-Mobile coverage...

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mobiletechreview.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:70

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 ax...

Good battery life, durable, great trackpad.
Lesser features than the BlackBerry 8900 for not much less money.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a solid phone and we found little to dislike. Really, it's hard to imagine a "poor" BlackBerry-- RIM's products are always solidly functional. It looks good in black (you know what we think of the "frost" color), and i...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:80

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...

Sleek, lightweight design, Trackpad works well, Dedicated media keys, Supports calls over Wi-Fi, Very good attachment support...
No 3G data, Low resolution display, Mediocre browsing experience...
This affordable and stylish smart phone has a great keyboard and offers a new way to scroll.

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infosyncworld.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:71

T-Mobiles newest bargain BlackBerry phone is surprisingly capable and offers some new features, like an optical trackpad. Is it really a great deal? Find out in our BlackBerry Curve 8520 review.

Slick, lightweight design with a nice optical trackpad and media playback controls. Does almost everything the more expensive BlackBerry phones can do...
Lacks GPS and high-speed networking. Call quality is mediocre. Battery life not as impressive as other BlackBerry phones...
Somebody forgot to tell the BlackBerry Curve 8520 that its supposed to be a budget BlackBerry device. Sure, the phone lacks some of the high-end features of other BlackBerry phones, like a high-res screen or GPS navigation, but the Curve 8520 does r...

gizmodo.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:34

Average rating:0

It's cheap, it's ball-less, it's the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Oh, and it's the first BlackBerry carrying the trackpad that's probably gonna wind up on every BlackBerry eventually. The Price: $130 w/ 2-year contract and rebate from T-Mobi...

Was this co-designed by Fisher Price? 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 $30 more) and re-des...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 15:59:29

Average rating:80

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...

The 8520 has an accurate trackpad button, good application support and is great for music, but lacks GPS and high-speed 3G...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:60

RIMs BlackBerry Curve 8520 is the cheapest QWERTY handset in the companys range, with a price tag £199 with an Orange pay-and-go SIM card, and is ideal for business users on a budget. It looks similar to existing BlackBerry Models – including the Bla...

Responsive, Good usability, Relatively cheap...
Connectivity is lacking, Corners have been cut generally...

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trustedreviews.com

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:80

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...

Good price, Excellent QWERTY keyboard, Great email support...
Lacks 3G, Light on features, Disappointing camera...
The BlackBerry Curve 8250 is certainly a little light on features, with 3G and GPS the most serious omissions, but the phone still manages to rise above these limitations. It's the combination of its excellent email features, long battery life and easy to...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:80

It would be fairly easy to dismiss the BlackBerry Curve 8520 out of hand, but it could potentially be a big mistake to do so. The Curve 8520 is RIM punting into the budget end of the market, but still offering the two things that people really get exci...

Price, BlackBerry email and internet service, keyboard, media keys, 3.5mm jack...
Screen doesnt show off the OS at its best, build quality isnt fantastic, no GPS, not 3G...
Yes there are shortcomings with the Curve 8520, but it undoubtedly offers a BlackBerry experience to a wider audienceKey specs2 megapixels, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, microSD, MP3 player, Wi-Fi...

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theregister.co.uk

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:80

Research in Motions latest offering in the BlackBerry Curve range is described as an entry-level model. Indeed, it doesnt have a touch screen, GPS, or even a 3G network connection. However, it is a slim and efficient little work horse at a reasonable...

The price is down there with the BlackBerry Pearl, but this is a full-fledged Qwerty BlackBerry, which, combined with its email, IM and social networking support, make it an ideal messaging device – although wed have preferred 3G for when were out o...

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alphr.com

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:67

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is RIM’s attempt to produce a low-cost BlackBerry and hopefully attract a new kind of user – businesses on a tighter budget, consumers who are yet to take the smartphone plunge. The question, as always when a premium supplier...

We like the media playback controls, we like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until the Curve 8520 drops in price there’s too much competition for us to recommend it...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:80

Product Code: PRD-22578-049 The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is RIMs latest consumer smartphone. RIM (BlackBerry) is continuing its push into the consumer smartphone space with the launch of a BlackBerry Curve model that will cost markedly less on a month...

All in all, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is an impressive piece of telephonic gadgetry for the money. Weve yet to have a chance to test out its battery life but based on all the other BlackBerry handsets weve tried, expect it to be unfazed b...

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goodgearguide.com.au

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2011-11-06 17:21:52

Average rating:70

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. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 lacks 3G connectivity and has an average display but its optical trackpad is well implemented.The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone has a similar design to the current Curve 8900, with a few notable differences. The first is the new optical trackpad, which has replaced...

Optical trackpad, external multimedia controls, compact and lightweight frame, 3.5mm headphone jack...
No 3G, no GPS, poor display, bulging rubber keys require a firm press, lock key removed, keyboard could be improved...
The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn’t for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sa...

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electricpig.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:47:40

Average rating:80

Not in the too distant past, BlackBerry reigned supreme when it came to QWERTY phones. But in just a year, blowers toting full keyboards have gone from being the preserve of City boys and harried media morons to must–have touchscreen alternatives...

New trackpad, easy access to apps in BlackBerry App World...
Cramped keyboard...
A great entry level QWERTY that'll have the competition in a tizzy...

knowyourmobile.com

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2014-03-14 03:48:15

Average rating:80

With the BlackBerry Storm, RIM made a huge step towards the consumer market. With a touchscreen, newly designed multimedia player and a 3.2-megapixel camera, it was a step away from the straight-laced business philosophy that people were used to from t...

Cheap, WiFi onboard, Vibrant screen, Responsive keyboard and touch pad...
No 3G...
A well-featured, low cost BlackBerry that suits anyone, from a hardcore business user to a consumer...

geeksquad.co.uk

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2014-03-22 03:35:35

Average rating:0

The Curve 8520 is the old faithful of the BlackBerry family; launched in 2009 it was the first phone to ditch the trackball in favour of the pocket lint-proof optical trackpad. In its day it wasn't at the cutting edge of technology and the passing of time...

Access to Blackberry Messenger (BBM), instant and secure email, great price point, slim and light...
Relatively small screen, no 3G Internet, limited Applications available in App World, not compatible with latest BlackBerry software, Design, The BlackBerry 8520 has a pretty classic design with a trackpad replacing the scrollball of previous models. It's...

Mobile88.com

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2016-12-22 19:58:18

Average rating:0

Everyone is talking about the Apple iPhone these days; the types of applications you can get on it, the things you can accomplish with an iPhone (“almost anything” they will say), how wonderfully easy it is to use and how cool it will make you look. T...

Affordable; light, sturdy and compact; BlackBerry App World...
No 3G and GPS...
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is affordable and allows you to receive e-mail messages on the go without accessing a computer. It really is just as good as its predecessors because you can do essentially the same things with it. Now that local telecommunic...

mobilechoiceuk.com

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:80

As a ‘My first BlackBerry’, the Curve 8520 is bound to win a new legion of fans. Others to consider Nokia E63 User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...

Despite its svelte appearance, the QWERTY keypad will appeal to regular texters and emailers...
We still await a camera on a BlackBerry that can be described as being ‘above average’.Look and Feel...
As a ‘My first BlackBerry’, the Curve 8520 is bound to win a new legion of fans...

Digitaltrends.com

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:85

Despite the $50 price tag, the Curve 8520 performs right up to par with its premium relatives. SummaryYou don’t often hear “Wal-Mart” and “BlackBerry” in the same sentence. But RIM’s new Curve 8520 has been billed as the BlackBerry for the rest of us...

Excellent sound quality; edits Microsoft Office attachments; trackpad simplifies navigation; Compatible with T-Mobile myFaves; quality photos...
Small keypad difficult for direct dialing; EDGE instead of 3G connectivity; no preloaded BlackBerry App Store; can't change menu themes...
Other than perhaps some missing style flourishes and the lack of 3G connectivity, the Curve 8520 is a real BlackBerry...

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phonearena.com

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2011-07-30 15:59:30

Average rating:80

Traditionally RIM has catered to the higher end, but with their push into the consumer market the need for an entry level model was inevitable. Meet the , previously known as the BlackBerry Gemini. It offers a good form factor, solid but average spec...

Best in class keyboard, Good size and feel, Optical trackpad is good after you get used to it...
Sound quality on our end was awful, Plastic components may not stand up to time as well...
Callers were pleased with sound quality on the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, giving us an 8/10 rating. On our end they were noticeably worse; there was a ton of background static, they sounded very distant and hollow and in general we had a hard time und...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:40

Average rating:80

Mixing social networking and entertainment features with the familiar BlackBerry-brand business-centric tools, the lightweight BlackBerry Curve 8520 ($130 with a two-year contract; price as of 10/22/09) is a solid but underpowered addition to Research...

Useful dedicated media keys, Responsive trackpad...
No 3G data support, Browser had trouble with some Web pages...

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pcmag.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:40

Average rating:70

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. Thats fine with me, because many of them turn out excellent—Flip and Storm aside. The B...

Sleek form factor and accurate trackpad are genuine improvements. Near-perfect keyboard. Excellent value (providing you buy it at Walmart).
Very weak reception. Still no 3G or GPS.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520s powerful messaging abilities and slick trackpad are well worth the entry price—just make sure you live in an area with solid T-Mobile coverage...

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mobiletechreview.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:40

Average rating:70

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 ax...

Good battery life, durable, great trackpad.
Lesser features than the BlackBerry 8900 for not much less money.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a solid phone and we found little to dislike. Really, it's hard to imagine a "poor" BlackBerry-- RIM's products are always solidly functional. It looks good in black (you know what we think of the "frost" color), and i...

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Laptopmag.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:40

Average rating:80

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...

Sleek, lightweight design, Trackpad works well, Dedicated media keys, Supports calls over Wi-Fi, Very good attachment support...
No 3G data, Low resolution display, Mediocre browsing experience...
This affordable and stylish smart phone has a great keyboard and offers a new way to scroll.

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gizmodo.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:40

Average rating:0

It's cheap, it's ball-less, it's the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Oh, and it's the first BlackBerry carrying the trackpad that's probably gonna wind up on every BlackBerry eventually. The Price: $130 w/ 2-year contract and rebate from T-Mobi...

Was this co-designed by Fisher Price? 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 $30 more) and re-des...

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