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Blackberry 8520 is part of the BlackBerry Curve's line-up of mobile phones consisting of the BlackBerry Curve 8310, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and the BlackBerry Curve 8320. Weighing 106 grams and measuring 109 x 60 x 13.9 millimetres, this mobile phone is packed with top-of-the-line features that modern users will appreciate.
A most recognisable feature of the Blackberry 8520 is a TFT screen which has the full measurement of 66.04 millimetres. The wide display screen supports 65,000 colours and brings picture wallpapers, screen savers and other images to life with a 320 x 240 resolution. Situated right below the full colour TFT screen is a compact full QWERTY keyboard, offering an automatic lock and password protection features. To allow users navigate through the menus and features conveniently, this mobile phone offers a smooth operating trackball. To give it a more distinct appeal, users may assign this handset's calls, messages, alarms and other alerts with various MP3 and MIDI, and polyphonic ringtone selections.
A quadband Smartphone, this handset automatically switches coverage among the GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 network bands.
It is pre-installed with an HTML Internet browser that allows users to explore the World Wide Web. Perfect for on-the-go users, this handset also supports Wi-Fi LAN technology, which enables users to go online in hotspots. This handset also supports sharing or transferring of files with its USB and wireless Bluetooth options. Powered by GPRS and EDGE technologies, this reliable mobile phone is guarantees reliable connectivity options and speedier data transfer rates.
The Blackberry 8520 supports SMS or text messaging, as well as MMS or multimedia messaging services. It also allows users to access their e-mail with attachments through the wireless e-mail service. Moreover, users will also enjoy sharing messages with their contacts through the Instant Messaging feature.
This mobile phone also assists busy users with its scheduling and planning features. It comes with a phone book, a calendar, a to-do list, an alarm clock, and a document viewer that supports widely accepted formats. This handset is also integrated with support for BlackBerry Maps, which takes users to a safer and smoother travel to various applicable locations.
While looking polished and packed with practical features, the Blackberry 8520 is definitely not all work. Users can enjoy snapping photos using the built-in 2-Megapixel camera of this handset, which is complete with 5x digital zoom and flash. This mobile phone also allows users to enjoy tweaking their photos to perfection using the customary camera settings option. This handset's wide screen also serves as the viewfinder for those picture-perfect scenarios.
In addition, this mobile phone also doubles as a video recorder to document memories that are worth keeping. Footages taken using this handset can be viewed in MPEG4, WMV, H264 and H263 video formats. To the enjoyment of music lovers, listening to songs is also a blast. It is equipped with a media player that supports standard audio formats. Adding to the entertainment aspect of this mobile phone is its support for games that may be downloaded from the Internet.
To fully enjoy these entertainment features, this handset comes with a set of dedicated media buttons that are found right on top of the QWERTY keyboard. These useful media buttons include forward and back keys, as well as multipurpose keys for play, pause or mute functionalities.
Users will enjoy using the handset to talk to their contacts for a maximum of 4.5 hours. This mobile phone also has a standby time of approximately 408 on a fully charged battery. Contacts, photos, videos and other data may be stored in this handset's 256 Megabytes of internal memory, which is expandable using a MicroSD memory card.
Users have contended that minor flaws of this mobile phone include the lack of an FM radio feature, and the absence of embedded games. This handset is also getting criticism because it does not offer a variety of design options. On the flip side, the Blackberry 8520 is being applauded for its basic communication features, which are effectively integrated with its organiser options and entertainment features.
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