Blackberry curve 8520

A New "Low End" BlackBerry That Rocks?! Rumors of a new BlackBerry with the codename "Gemini" have been running around the interwebs since early 2009, evolving slightly with every new blog post made about it. After some back and forth on device model number (previously labeled as the too excited about. However, this changed after seeing the first * Disclaimer: Like all of our pre-release reviews, please note that this is non-commercially available device which means things could change by the time it comes to market. * Read on For Photos, Video and First Impressions of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 >> A Note About the Pre-Release Device Review As far as pre-release reviews go, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 in this hands-on feels very much like a production unit. The hardware is well put together and the OS is running smoothly. Edge devices like this are old-hat for RIM so that's no surprise. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 reviewed here is running OS 4.6.1, but we expect (hope) to ultimately see this hit store shelves running OS 5.0 ( logical speculation for now). Many of you reading this will go "No 3G, Fail!" but you need to remember that there is and will be (at least for a little while longer!) a market for EDGE-only devices and RIM needs to have a base model, full QWERTY Edge device in their next-generation styling to fill that need. Thus it seems logical that the 8500 series is simply the replacement to the Curve 8300 series. This also justifies why a base model device will be the...

Following up on our Hands-On Review of the BlackBerry Curve 8520, below you'll find a detailed breakdown of the device's features and specifications. We nailed most of it in the review, but now we have further clarification on a few outsanding items. In regards to the new form of navigation input replacing the trackball, this document refers to it as a trackpad, which makes sense - longtime BlackBerry users will have progressed from trackwheel to trackball to trackpad. The Curve 8520 will also support UMA, which is great news for those on carriers who will likely support it (T-Mobile, Rogers...). The baseline device software is slated as version 4.6.1, which also makes sense. While at WES, we've now heard in various presentations that 5.0 software will be rolled out in the fall / August. This means that devices launching in the nearer future (9630? 8520?) will likely launch with non-5.0 software and then get the upgrade at the same time as the Bold, Curve 8900, Storm, etc.. The one key spec we're still in the dark on (missing from the list) is processor. Read on for more! BlackBerry Curve 8520 Features and Specifications Size (LxWxD) 109mm x 60 mm x 13.90 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 inches) Weight (including battery) 106 grams (including battery) Memory 256MB Flash Memory Expandable Memory Hot swappable Micro SD (located behind battery-cover). SDHC supported. Display High resolution 320x240 pixel color display Transmissive TFT LCD Supports over 65,536 colours 2.46" (diagonally ...

BlackBerry Curve 8520 GSM 800/900/1800/1900 MHz Availability by region September 2009 Type Dimensions 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm Mass 106 g (with battery) 512 MHz Memory 256 MB flash, 256 MB RAM Battery Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery Display 320×240 px (0.1 megapixels), 2.46 in, up to 65 k colours Rear camera 2- No Connectivity WLAN Integrated microUSB, 3.5 mm audio jack Data inputs Touch Sensitive Optical Trackpad The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a smartphone from the Description [ ] The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a consumer smartphone and has standard features including mobile email, calendar and instant messaging among many others. The Curve 8520 has a new touch-sensitive The Curve 8520 was discontinued in April 2012, when the References [ ]

Curve 8300 Series [ ] The BlackBerry Curve brand was introduced on May 3, 2007 with OS version 4.5 In total, 5 variants were released; 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 and 8350i. The 8300, 8310, and 8320 are able to support North American and European GSM technologies. Later in 2007, the 8310 was launched with GPS. At the end of 2007, 8320 featuring Wi-Fi but lacking a In early 2008, which is 8330. This phone also featured upgraded memory as well and The 8350i was the last of the 8300 series to come out, which supported the 800/900MHz Curve 8900 [ ] The Blackberry 8900 was released in early 2009 with OS version 5.0 as a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone and named the Curve 8900. The device is an upgrade over the older 8300 model, with the most significant differences being a 3.2-megapixel camera, a micro-USB port, Wi-Fi, and an upgraded operating system. The initial release was in February 2009 on T-Mobile but was later released on AT&T as well. This phone is known as Blackberry Javelin in Asia. @ While not as positive as other BlackBerry phones, the reviews of the Curve 8900 were mostly positive with praise for the improvements made over previous models but was criticized for the lack of Curve 8500 Series [ ] The BlackBerry Curve 8500 series was announced in July 2009 and released the following August with OS version 5.0. This series continued Research in Motion's developing "consumer-oriented" philosophy of the Curve 9300 3G [ ] The BlackBerry 7 series [ ] BlackBerry Curve 9220/9310/9...

This is by no means a bad thing; BB7 is a strong operating system and comes on some high-end hardware too. BlackBerry handsets are still at the forefront of burgeoning technology, such as near-field communication (NFC), with reports that Plans are to grow NFC even further, with Geoffrey MacGillivray, Manager for Security Services, Payments and NFC at RIM telling us at BlackBerry World 2012, that RIM is "looking to put NFC technology into every upcoming BlackBerry handset." So what devices are available for you today? We've assimilated our vast knowledge into one handy guide, so here they are. BlackBerry Bold 9900 Following in the footsteps of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and 9780 devices, comes a worthy successor in the form of the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Alongside a sharp touch-screen comes NFC, all built on top of the tried-and-tested (and exceptional on the BB Bold range) keyboard. All round, from the web experience to general use, we can say this is the best BlackBerry phone to date. Read the full BlackBerry Torch 9810 Brother to the Torch 9860, RIM decided to make this offering more in line with the original BlackBerry Torch device, providing a slide-out keyboard to go with the touch screen. Whilst we can't work out the exact demographic for the BlackBerry Torch 9810, we can say that it comes with a decent screen and battery life - ideal for media - and a fast processor to make web browsing smoother. Read the full BlackBerry Torch 9860 Released alongside the BlackBerry Torc...