BlackBerry Curve 8520 - user opinions and reviews

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6.9
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> In reply to liz @ 2009-08-21 18:54 from ftb} - click to readthey are both very good..but i suggest u get the8900. U won't regret it. I wish i had one though :(

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  • 2009-08-23 21:29
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Yesterday, I went to a mobile store to buy a Blackberry 8520. But, I had to come back empty handed because, the phone is locked with Airtel and has an Airtel logo just below the keypad which makes the phone look like a demo phone. Now, I am a Vodafone customer and I will never want to move to Airtel just to buy a phone. I am sure there must have been a thousand people like me which would have dropped their idea of buying this phone because of this branding and locking. I think I will continue using my IPhone for sometime now.

Anyone else had any such experiences?

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  • 2009-08-23 13:25
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> In reply to liz @ 2009-08-21 18:54 from ftb} - click to readi whould recamend the 8900 because of high res. screen and track ball is very nice and so is the keybored but the 8520 keybored is amazing as well my sisters got her 2 days ago i habethe 8900.

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  • 2009-08-23 01:18
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Major diffs bw 8520 n 8900 are that 8900 has better camera with 3.15 mp than 8520 which has 2mp. battery life of 8900 is 1400 and 8520 is 1150. otherwise ram is same 256mb and cpu procssr is also same 512mhz.
But 8520 has optical trackpad and dedicated music keys which is cool.. depends on wat u prefer.. otherwise both are good!
Blackberry rocks!!!!!!!!

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  • 2009-08-22 19:28
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one of the best phone in bb center key very sensetive
the dedicatet music key is chanes less light wight

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  • 2009-08-22 12:09
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is it me or is blackberry making their phones worse cuz the 8900 is ten times better

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  • 2009-08-22 11:48
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@tmobile.com
BB Curve 8520 also has UMA technology (Wi-Fi and Mobile Calling)

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  • 2009-08-22 07:45
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hey there.

i need your advice... i cant make up my mind between the 8900 and the 8520. i like both. help please

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  • 2009-08-21 18:54
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Re use of bolt ons - in the UK you can use BB on PAYG but only through Orange or TMobile.

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  • 2009-08-21 10:35
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-08-19 16:32 from ut1G - click to readAirtel in India is offering this blackberry @ approx. 16k. Also I think its availaible without sim lock.

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  • 2009-08-20 14:28
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does anyone know if the bb will allow data access ona pay as you go rather than being on a contract... like a bolton servioce available???
iv spoke to o2 andthey say this isnot possible.

thanks

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  • 2009-08-20 13:20
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No one ever said that all BlackBerry-phones are locked to a specific network. It depends in which country its being sold and if RIM BlackBerry and any of the provider decide if there is going to be a exclusivity-deal.

In The Netherlands you can buy the phone without contract for about 250-300 euros, and with contract starting 25/mnth

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  • 2009-08-20 12:21
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> In reply to S.A.M @ 2009-08-19 05:50 from 9LbT - click to readthank you friend but mine is aircel connection, i heard that new BB's are now open to all network. anyhow very soon il come to know the clear picture while i purchase the handset.

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  • 2009-08-19 16:32
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> In reply to pradeep @ 2009-08-17 09:35 from ut1x - click to readIts Locked to Airtel India!!!
Can get it unlocked without any charges from airtel but warranty Voids

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  • 2009-08-19 05:50
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> In reply to pradeep @ 2009-08-17 09:35 from ut1x - click to readi think yeah any gsm sim card can be used in blackberry 8520...

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  • 2009-08-18 05:23
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hi guyes, i used the Bold, it was unbelievable handheld, but unfortunately, i sold it, to buy iphone, and i dint like it too much, the iphone's battery doesn't last for more than 2 days, this is serious talking, not kidding, so if u don't have a problem with the battery's life, the iphone don't have an problem, unless u need to be careful with the screen, not to be scratched. finally, i will pay again the bold and start using the most suitable phone for business and heavy using...

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  • 2009-08-17 22:33
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> In reply to dave @ 2009-08-15 08:14 from wra0 - click to readHVGA is half vga, QVGA is quarter vga. vga is a resolution of 640x480.

the bold is an example of a phone with HVGA.

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  • 2009-08-17 20:55
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dear friends, im new to blackberry so kindly let me know whether curve 8520 can be used in all gsm sim cards. thank u in advance..

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  • 2009-08-17 09:35
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-08-15 03:44 from tVep - click to readThis one is made to be more affordable with less features, something that all companies do.

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  • 2009-08-16 21:30
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> In reply to dave @ 2009-08-15 08:14 from wra0 - click to readQVGA (Quarter VGA) = 320x240.... HVGA (Half VGA) = 320x480... HVGA+ = 360x480... VGA = 480x640....

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  • 2009-08-16 17:29
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