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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 review

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520
 
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Verdict:

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

Review Date: 16 Nov 2009

Price when reviewed: £199

Buy it now for: £117
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.handtec.co.uk

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Part Code BB8520BLK_UK
Review Date 16 Nov 2009
Price £199
Rating **** stars out of 5

Hardware

Main display size 2.5in
Native resolution 320x240
Second Display No
CCD effective megapixels 2.0-megapixel
Video recording format 3GP
Connectivity Bluetooth, WiFi, USB
GPS no
Internal memory 256MB
Memory card support microSDHC
Memory card included 0MB
Operating frequencies GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Wireless data EDGE
Size 109x60x14mm
Weight 106g

Features

Operating system BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Office compatibility Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF viewers
Email client POP3/IMAP/Exchange
Audio format support AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA, AAC-LC
Video playback formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
FM Radio no
Web Browser BlackBerry browser
Accessories data cable, charger
Talk time 4.5 hours
Standby time 17 days
Tested battery life (MP3 playback) 15h 56m

Buying Information

SIM-free price £199
Price on contract Free on £24-per-month, 18-month contract
SIM-free supplier www.handtec.co.uk
Contract/prepay supplier www.orange.co.uk
Details uk.blackberry.com
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