BlackBerry, 8520 Curve

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Why get this

  • Facebook, IM and email - get updates as they happen
  • One touch keys - do everything easily on the move
  • Speedy trackpad - the simple way to get things done

Key features

  • Email
  • Qwerty keyboard
  • 2 megapixels
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About this

You're always connected with the BlackBerry 8520 Curve, Emails, IMs and Facebook updates come to you - instantly. One touch takes you straight to music, video and calls.

And when you need to find stuff fast, just glide a finger over the laptop-style trackpad.

There's a full keyboard too - so email's a breeze. It works with all the big web email services, making it easy to get your messages and attachments. Want to keep on top of your social network? Book tickets? Check your eBay auctions? You'll find an app for just about everything. There's no compromise on looks either - the sleek, curved style fits in anywhere.

Need it for business?

You've left the office - with everything that matters right there on your BlackBerry 8520 Curve. Fast web access connects you in seconds to email and your company's files. When you need it, you've also got the versatility of Wi-Fi.

Thanks to the Curve's QWERTY keypad, typing emails or reports is fast and simple. A large bright screen means you see everything clearly - and the trackpad is as easy to use as those on laptops.

All this, plus dedicated media keys that connect you quickly to music or videos as you wind down on the journey home.

Options

Features

  • Email
  • Qwerty keyboard
  • 2 megapixels
  • GPRS
  • WiFi
  • Quadband
  • Bluetooth
  • PC synchronisation
  • Memory card slot
  • Vodafone Mobile Internet
  • Email
  • Games
  • MP3 player
  • Poly ring tones
  • Camera / Video
  • Alarm clock
  • Calendar
  • Handsfree headset
  • Memory card
  • Great for email
  • Business phones
  • Smartphone

Specification

  • Data Support and Connectivity

    3G

    3G, or third generation gives you access to multimedia services, such as fast internet access, video-on-demand and video calls.

    		No   HSDPA

    HSDPA, or High Speed Downlink Packet Access, is an update for 3G. Depending on circumstances, it could allow you to download data up to five times faster than standard 3G phones. HSDPA is sometimes referred to as 3.5G.

    		No  
    GPRS

    GPRS, or General Packet Radio Service, gives you a connection to the mobile internet. This allows you to download data to your mobile phone, including games and pictures.

    		Yes   Wi-Fi supported

    Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the internet or other network without cables. To connect, you will need to be in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot - perhaps in a café, at work or in your home.

    		Yes  
    Bandwidths

    Triband phones can be used almost anywhere in the world - Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and North America. Quadband phones can be used in all these places too - but can also be used in South America.

    		Yes

    GSM 850/900/1800/1900

    		 Bluetooth

    BluetoothTM allows you to connect your mobile phones, PDAs, laptops and other portable devices without using a cable, up to 10 metres away.

    		Yes  
    Infrared

    Infrared allows you to connect your mobile phone with other infrared devices, without using a cable. The two devices need to be close - typically just a few centimetres apart.

    		No    

  • PC Synchronisation

    Contacts Yes   Contacts & calendar with outlook Yes  
    Lotus notes Yes   PC systems compatibility Yes  
    Mass storage Yes   Backup/restore my files items to/from PC Yes  
    Apple mac Yes    

  • Other

    Calendar Yes   Alarm clock Yes  
    Stopwatch/Timer Yes   Calculator Yes  
    Calendar Yes   Web browser Yes  

  • Navigation

    Built in GPS navigation

    GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It pinpoints your location using satellites which orbit the Earth. You need GPS to use features like Sat Nav.

    		No   Vodafone Sat Nav compatible

    Vodafone Sat Nav compatible

    		No  

  • Specification

    Dimensions Yes

    109 x 60 x 13.9mm

    		 Screensize Yes

    2.46"
    Weight (g) Yes

    106g

    		 Talk time (with standard battery) Yes

    Up to 270 mins
    Stand by time Yes

    Up to 408 hrs

    		 Internal memory Yes

    256MB
    Memory card slot

    A memory card slot allows you to fit a memory card, boosting the memory capacity of your phone.

    		Yes   Touch screen No  
    Qwerty keyboard Yes    

  • Calling and messaging

    Speed dialling Yes   Conference calling Yes  
    Vibrating alert Yes   Record sound clips or memos Yes  
    Built-in speaker

    A built-in speaker lets you have a conversation without holding the phone to your ear. Its handy if you need to talk while your hands are busy  but its not safe to use while youre driving.

    		Yes   SMS/MMS

    SMS, or Short Message Service, is another name for text messaging. MMS, or Multimedia Messaging Service, allows you to send and receive photographs on your phone.

    		Yes  
    Picture and video Yes   Predictive text

    Predictive text cuts the number of key presses you need to make while youre writing a text message.

    		Yes  

  • Internet and email

    Vodafone Mobile Internet

    Vodafone Mobile Internet lets you view websites on your mobile phone.

    		Yes   Email Yes  

  • Entertainment

    Games Yes   Supports java games and applications Yes  
    Preloaded java applications No   MP3 player

    An MP3 player turns your phone into a portable music player. MP3 files take up less space than the original tracks, which means you can carry more music on your phone.

    		Yes  
    Stereo FM radio No   Dedicated music keys No  
    Poly ring tones

    Polyphonic ringtones sound close to the original track.

    		Yes   Real tones

    Real tones are as close as to the original track as you can get on a phone.

    		Yes  
    Other ring alerts No   Mobile TV compatible

    Mobile TV lets you watch TV on your phone. The programmes are often personalised and interactive. Theyre also adapted to look good on a mobile phone.

    		No  

  • Camera / Video

    Direct camera key Yes   Image resolution Yes

    2 Megapixel
    Flash or light No   Camera self timer No  
    Camera/video zoom Yes   Camera anti-shake filter No  
    Video calling

    Video calling lets you see who youre calling  and they can see you. Video calling only works with certain 3G phones.

    		No    

What's in the box?

  • Phone and battery
  • Handsfree Headset
  • USB Cable
  • User Guide
  • PC Software CD
  • Charger

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