BlackBerry Curve 8520 - user opinions and reviews

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Hi, I've been fortunate enough to be be using this handset for almost a month now, and I am impressed. I started using the 8310 curve and then moved onto the 9000 Bold. This does not compare with the Bold in terms of internet speed and is a bit sad that it doesn't have a flash and GPS, but ass an entry level handset I am blown away. if you have the opportunity to get one then my advise would be to do!!

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  • 2009-09-08 08:29
  • Nxsf
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> In reply to KVM @ 2009-09-07 08:48 from A8rH - click to readThe Nokia doesn't even compare to this phone because there is a lot you can do with Blackberry that you can't with Nokia.

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  • 2009-09-08 04:11
  • 0YU@
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Hi there,
Are there Skype application available for 8520 Curve.
It is availavle for E71 and having WiFi helps a lot for oversease cals and when you are overseas using the Free WiFi spots (everywhere in Europe) to call cheap home.
Thank you.

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  • 2009-09-07 16:41
  • Nxsf
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For someone who doesn't give a toss about GPS & just wants a phone with a Qwerty keyboard & internet access, is this a good choice?

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  • 2009-09-07 14:32
  • mG74
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Hi guys

i am looking for a new phone. i want to find out if the nokia 5800 xpressmusic with fully spec'd model can compare to the blackberry 8520. The 5800 has gps, 3g, hsdpa etc. The 8520 has none of these. Its only plus is the internet service. Do you think the blackberry is worth the trade off or should i just go with the 5800?

thanks

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  • 2009-09-07 08:48
  • A8rH
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Somebody down mentioned that he cannot watch the You Tube video clips with 8520. Is that true?

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  • 2009-09-06 17:16
  • Nxsf
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> In reply to RRR @ 2009-09-06 15:57 from Nxsf - click to readNot true, you can watch videos on 8520.

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  • 2009-09-06 16:27
  • Qxpu
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Somebody down mentioned that he cannot watch the You Tube video clips with 8520. Is that true?

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  • 2009-09-06 15:57
  • Nxsf
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Are there Skype application available for 8520 Curve.
It is availavle for E71 and having WiFi helps a lot for oversease cals and when you are overseas using the Free WiFi spots (everywhere in Europe) to call cheap home.
Thank you.

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  • 2009-09-06 15:52
  • NaD}
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with this spec bettr the price must lower than 8900(rm1599-min)
if higr than that sure bettr i use 8707v.

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  • 2009-09-06 15:23
  • j019
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-08-26 23:16 from vGUC - click to readHey idk if it was that specific 8520 or what but my trackball seems to work fine horizontally and vertically, had it for about 3 weeks now and its good. Maybe u should return to the mobile carrier so they can check it out!

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  • 2009-09-05 23:00
  • QxpX
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It is a very nice phone, I got it the day it came out! I'm addicted.

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  • 2009-09-05 20:47
  • QxpX
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Ini Gemini ya?

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  • 2009-09-05 12:27
  • wr6p
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> In reply to Vin @ 2009-08-31 07:53 from wMHH - click to readHi Vin.The 8520 does have an app to view & EDIT Word, Excel & Powerpoint...no app to view pdf files...have to get an app.the app for Word, Excel & Powerpoint is not so easy on the eye...not the same like the actual Office applications.got my 8520 yesterday.i just love the trackpad.

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  • 2009-09-05 09:00
  • GAYH
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The reason for not puttng 3g on it is because it would be a little more expensive on contracts. The reason why the blackberry phones are more expensive is because they have what other phones do not have and that is the blackberry server - Where you can send and recieve unlimited emails and browse for free as well - Another thing is that when you are browsing on the internet under the blackberry server your internet is pretty fast even if you have the basic internet

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  • 2009-09-04 12:49
  • NHUD
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> In reply to vsg @ 2009-09-03 07:49 from vGdU - click to readIt's a fact that you will get more attention from people around you when you have a 8520 as compared to e71. After all, it's a smaller and thinner cool looking Blackberry. But, here's what I have noticed so far.

8520 is almost twice as faster than e71 and the new touch-pad works great over Nokia's old school joystick. The operating system look and performance is highly advanced on 8520 than e71. The camera is faster on 8520 but, quality on both of them isn't that good (both are business phones not multimedia so, no complaints). in fact, I don't use the camera that much and I like others taking my picture instead of me taking theirs haha.

Music quality on both is almost the same on both but, you can always use your favorite 3.5 mm headset with 8520 which you can't do with e71 because it has 2.5 mm jack (so less number of options). You can use the same data cable to transfer files and charge 8520 at the same time but, Nokia doesn't give this functionality. I am used to carry a single cable since I had my Motorola V3i and IPhone so, I din't wanna downgrade myself here.

On the other hand, display quality on e71 is the winner. There are Gigs of free software available for Nokia on the internet and you will need to pay for basic internet plan to have internet on your e71. If you had Blackberry, the price will move almost twice to have all those functionalities. The keypad on blackberry is more clear to read at day and night but, I had more comfort in typing on e71 (even if they keys were relatively closer than on 8520). 8520 feels very plastic and somewhat cheap but, e71 feels great and rich. On top of all. battery backup on e71 is just twice than what you will get on 8520. So, if you talk or travel much, e71 is your best bet. I don't stay out more so, I am okay with 4.5 hours of talk time or charging it every alternate day. I don't use 3G or GPS so e71 didn't attract me there too.

Anyway to be honest, I can't really tell which one is better over the other. Both are great in their own features and you won't regret buying any of those. I would suggest just buy the one which you like more and you may always sell it for lesser price after using it for a month or two if you didn't like it much. Let's not be dependent on what others say. It's just a phone so what harm could it do besides an expense couple of bucks.

Enjoy :)

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  • 2009-09-04 08:40
  • v{PR
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and why no 3g?! AGAIN?!?

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  • 2009-09-03 18:52
  • M3y5
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why have they only put a 2-meg camera on it????? the design of the outside seems a bit flagging compared to the 8900....

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  • 2009-09-03 09:56
  • M3y5
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if u are not looking for gps this phone is totaly good .

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  • 2009-09-03 08:36
  • ftb}
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> In reply to IPhoneUser @ 2009-09-02 11:13 from v{PR - click to readhey buddy howzz d display n music output... n camera.. i`m also in two minds of buying this or the E71.. help me out...

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  • 2009-09-03 07:49
  • vGdU
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