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Get more out of life with the Blackberry Curve 8520. Incorporating elegant design with the unparalleled business functionality you would expect from a Blackberry smartphone, the Blackberry Curve 8520 lets you work and play like never before.
With social networking applications designed to work with your BlackBerry smartphone, you can take socialising to a whole new level. Exclusive features such as dedicated media keys allow you to control your music and videos at the touch of a button and the large, colourful screen lets you view your media with outstanding clarity. Plus, with Blackberry apps for enhanced software features, easy media sharing and instant messaging, the Blackberry Curve 8520 lets you do more with your smartphone.
Summary of Features
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Voice Calls
A fully unlocked SIM free Quad-band smartphone, the Blackberry Curve 8520 is perfect for making calls, no matter where you are. With full roaming capabilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, you can make calls, access email, browse the web and text message from practically anywhere.
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Full QWERTY keyboard for enhanced usability
Designed with the business user in mind, the Blackberry Curve 8520 features a full "QWERTY" keyboard with trackpad, making text messaging/emailing quick and easy. With letters and numbers laid out exactly as you would find them on your computer keyboard entering data couldn't be any easier, so your business can run smoothly even when on the move. |
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Dedicated media keys
With dedicated media keys, you can control your music and multimedia at the touch of a button. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favourites – with the Blackberry Curve 8520 you can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button. |
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Slim, simplified design
Featuring sleek and elegant lines, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone fits neatly in the palm of your hand. Easy and comfortable to use, the Blackberry Curve 8520 also features a bright screen display with over 65,000 colors, providing an optimal viewing experience. |
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Connect with Blackberry App world
Discover a world of possibilities and apps for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone at BlackBerry App World. Get breaking news,and the latest scores. Track the markets, stay on top of Hollywood gossip, enjoy live radio or just play games. |
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Easy media sharing
With the Blackberry Curve 8520 you can take photos or videos and upload them to photo sharing apps like Flickr Uploader, or social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. Send them to friends with MMS, messages, BlackBerry Messenger or other instant messaging apps. |
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Out of the box Mac compatibility
The upcoming release of BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac will allow you to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most. With BlackBerry Desktop Software you can enjoy all the thrills of your Mac on your BlackBerry smartphone. |
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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Wireless Connectivity
Featuring Bluetooth connectivity, with the Blackberry Curve 8520 you can wirelessly connect electronic devices whilst maintaining the high level of security you expect from the BlackBerry platform. And with full Wi-Fi capability you can connect to virtually any Wi-Fi network and get fully connected. Surf the web, email and download at broadband speed through your wireless connection for an enhanced mobile internet experience.
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Integrated Camera
The Blackberry Curve 8520 features a fully integrated 2MP digital camera with 5 x digital zoom and video recording capabilities, so you can capture high quality photos and movies for those unmissable moments. |
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Enterprise Friendly
The Blackberry Curve 8520 is the perfect complement to the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution. Fast performance and outstanding ergonomic features let you take full advantage of enterprise applications — such as sales force automation, field service automation, network and systems management and more — that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry® platform. |
Summary of Features
- 2.0MP Digital Camera
- Video Camera Capabilities
- Supports BlackBerry App World™
- 256MB Flash Memory
- Wi-Fi® enabled
- Bluetooth® enabled
- Multimedia Player
- Wireless Email
- Organizer
- Browser
- Phone
- SMS/MMS
Size and Weight
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Battery & Battery Life
- Battery: 1150 mAHr removable/rechargeable cryptographic Lithium cell
- Talk Time: 4.5 hours
- Standby Time: 17 days
Display
- Clear, high-resolution display
- Transmisive TFT MCD
- 320x240 pixel screen
- Displays over 65,000 colors
- 2.64" (diagonally measured)
Camera & Video Recording
- 2.0 MP camera
- 5X digital zoom
- Video Camera Recording: Normal Mode (320x240 pixel),MMS Mode (176x144 pixel)
Data Input & Navigation
- 35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
- Dedicated Keys: Send, End, VAD/PTT (User customizable), Camera (User customizable), 2 x volume
- Media Keys: Play/Pause/Mute, Back, Forward
- Trackpad - Located on the front face of device, ESC key to the right, Menu to the left.
- Intuitive icons and menus
Media Player
- Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3
- Audio format support: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 PRO/WMA 10, AAC-LC
- Picture Format Support: bmp, jpg, png, tif, wbmp
Ringtones & Notifications
- Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator
- User configurable notification options
- 32 Polyphonic Ringtones – MIDI, MP3
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR
- Headset (HSP), 3.5mm Headset Capable
- Handsfree (HSF)
- Serial Port Profile
- SIM Access Profile
- Dial Up Networking (DUN)
- Stereo Profile (A2DP)
- A/V Remote Control Target (AVRCP)
Security
- Password protection
- Keyboard lock
- Sleep mode
Wi-Fi
- 802.11b/g enabled
- Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM
- WMM Power Save planned
- Cisco CCX Certification planned
- Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
- Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Service
- Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi
- Support for UMA/GMA
Wireless Networks
- Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
- Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz EDGE networks
What's Included in the Box
- BlackBerry Curve 8520
- Battery (CS-2)
- Data cable
- Mains charger
- Software CD
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