4 User review

1. Always Samsung says:

   July 3, 2010 at 3:11 am

   Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VTMCTAFO5RNY I picked up the Blackberry Curve 8520 with my corporate discount and walked away with a nice phone at a very reasonable price. I have to say that I really enjoy the web browser on the new BB. You can zoom in & out with ease. I thought no browser could compare to the iPod Safari besides the Android G1, but after getting this device – I can safely say that this browser is also one of the best. Its right behind the safari and G1. Prior models were confined to small screens, thirty-five dollar internet only data plans, and no ability to zoom in or out. You were subjected to a small screen and reading small text till your eyes was squinting like grandmas.

   Pros:
   
   Nice price for new smartphone users
   
   Nice fashion colors that only the CURVE series has
   
   3.5 MM headjack
   
   Nice form factor
   
   New OS (ONly 5.0 OS for SPrint and Verizon users)
   
   Decent call quality (No issues yet)
   
   Excellent new broswer
   
   Mini SD up to 16GB (Wish it was 32GB)
   
   Use your songs as ringers
   
   Wi-Fi
   
   Personal Email (Up to 10 accounts can be added)
   
   IM
   
   BB Meesenger
   
   BB App World
   
   Full HTML Web Browser (Sometimes)
   
   Excellent Multimedia Player (Accepts every format possible)
   
   Crystal clear screen for playing videos
   
   Includes 2 chargers (Wall Charger & USB charger)
   
   Includes ear phones

   Cons:
   
   For long time BB users, this device is really just a cosmetic upgrade with a new OS (Flashier Icons)
   
   Micro USB (No more Mini USB)
   
   No Flash on the camera
   
   Only one theme
   
   Feels like a plastic toy
   
   No threaded text messaging
   
   Poor screen resolution
   
   Non RIMM Consumer Changes Mind!
   
   No 3G (ONly 3G for Sprint and Verizon users)

   Good entry level smartphones for new users who want to save without paying the high price. However, Verizon has pricey data and text messenging plans which are a requirement. Its hard to justify the plan prices for such an average entry level device.
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2. MEWC says:

   July 3, 2010 at 5:03 am

   I’ve had this Blackberry model for a little over a week now, and I’m happy with it. I think people seeing the “smoky violet” color on this site need to know that the color looks blue on here. In real life (and as can be seen in images on other sites, including Verizon’s own site), the phone is much more of a violet (or maybe “light lilac”, although that implies “little girl” lilac, and the shade does have a “smokier” shade that makes it not look like a “little girl” color. (A woman’s shade, yes – but not “little girly”.) As far as the shade goes, think “classic, light-purple, jelly-beans” – with a hint of a grayish tone.)
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3. S. McCullough says:

   July 3, 2010 at 6:35 am

   Purchased this as my first BlackBerry experience and love it! The keys could be bigger, but overall very happy with this model.
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4. Andy says:

   July 3, 2010 at 6:52 am

   Great phone! Its much better now that the trackball was replaced with the finger sensitive touchpad area.