The Blackberry Curve 8520 is one of the new classy smartphones to be launched this year. Commonly known as the “Gemini”, the Blackberry Curve 8520 is quite different from the other devices launched in the market. For one thing, the phone is actually cheaper when compared to other Blackberry devices making it affordable for a wider customer base. In spite of this, it actually looks more expensive than it actually is as you have an optical navigation key instead of the ugly trackball that most Blackberry devices seem to favor. With a width of less than 15 mm, the Blackberry Curve 8520 is also quite thin and can be slipped into a pocket without any problem. You will get an unsightly bulge if you carry it around in a small pocket, but this is something that most Blackberry users are probably used to by now.
As expected, the Blackberry Curve 8520 is very user friendly. Typing out messages using the full QWERTY keyboard is a treat as each and every key on the keyboard clicks down with a soft satisfying click. The hardware of the phone is top class as the body of the phone is strong and can withstand a few mild accidents with little to show for it! If you are a techie who loves to run many applications simultaneously, you will not be disappointed as the operating system can handle it. This device uses Blackberry OS 5.0.
The connectivity options of the phone are pretty good both long distance and short. Long distance connectivity options include class 10 GPRS, class 10 EDGE and Wi-Fi. The only surprising downside to the phone is the fact that you cannot use it to connect to 3G networks. You can transfer data across a short distance using the USB or the Bluetooth.
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