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BlackBerry Curve 8520

BlackBerry

Qwerty

Curve 8520

BlackBerry Native OS

Yes

270 Minutes

Yes

Built for receiving and send emails
Large screen
2MP camera with flash

The Bold is a bit bulky and expensive.
The Web browser isn't that easy to navigate.
Talk time 270 Minutes

1300 787 435

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About BlackBerry Curve 8520

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 represents a bridge in many ways. A bridge between businessmen and party boys. Between meetings and mixers. And between BlackBerry fanatics and new users. With a barrel of fun features while still maintaining its business chic, the Curve 8520 should delight people regardless of where they stand on the bridge.

Trading a metal finish for a rubberlike edge, the Curve 8520 actually feels less serious in your hands than other BlackBerries. The other big physical difference is a trackpad on the control panel, replacing the traditional BlackBerry trackball. It is similar to a laptop mousepad and has superior responsiveness despite its small size.

Main
Mobile style	Qwerty
Keyboard type	QWERTY keyboard
Thickness	13.9 mm
Weight	60.0 mm
General
Device control	QWERTY keyboard
Colours	Black
Keyboard type	QWERTY keyboard
Operating system
Operating system	BlackBerry Native OS
Display
Screen resolution	320 x 240 Pixels
Number of colours	65K
Communication
Web browser	Yes
GPS	No
GPS type
Bluetooth	Yes
Video chat	No
Wi-Fi	No
E-mail	Yes
MMS	Yes
SMS	Yes
USB connection	microUSB
Mobile TV	No
Battery
Talk time	270 Minutes
Standby time	408 Hours
Battery type	Li-Ion 1150 mAh

Camera
Camera resolution	2
Camera flash	No
Video capture	Yes
Digital zoom
Video player	Yes
Video file format	MPEG-4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Picture file formats	JPEG, EXIF
Applications
Wallpaper	Yes
Predictive text checker	Yes
Sync with PC/Mac	Yes
Voice dialling	Yes
Organiser	Yes
Navigation software	No
Alarm clock	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Phonebook	Yes
Games	Yes
Timer	Yes
Stop watch	Yes
Google maps	No
Language options	No
Audio
Speakers	Stereo
FM tuner	No
Music player	Yes
File formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, ASF, eAAC
Built-in microphone	Yes
Recorder	Yes
Speakerphone
Ringtone types	MP3, Polyphonic, Digitised Audio
Vibrating alert	Yes

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1300 787 435

Built for receiving and send emails
Large screen
2MP camera with flash

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