Blackberry Curve 8520 Smartphone Review
Introduction :-
Say the name “Blackberry” or flashing in public in May and people think you are a busy executive who may be contacted at any time and anywhere via e-mail or call. The social stigma of having such a device means that you could be crippling for a moment and the next working frantically also means that a device is not really nice to have. Take steps to erase the stigma is primarily Blackberry RIM for the consumer market, the Curve 8520.
Near the Bold in action, the Blackberry at first glance appears to be unique and so different from the rest thanks to the absence of a scroll wheel and a rubberized coating that surrounds the device. Besides the keyboard, the buttons on the Curve 8520 is mounted flush while the surface and the side buttons are rounded bumps, making the unit less than an irritant especially in crowded places. The rounded shape feels good in hand, and the weight distribution is great for one hand typing.
Compared to other QWERTY-equipped devices, the Curve 8520 keyboard is not the best in its class and it is not the worst. We can type fast enough on the last keyboard rather small and the only time we make mistakes is when accessing the keys ‘A’ and ‘Delete’ at the ends of the keyboard. Curiously, despite the fact that its navigation button is now really an optical mouse, the device is easy to use.
The Curve 8520 provides connectivity to the Internet virtually anywhere there is a mobile signal. Unfortunately, the device lacks 3G capabilities, despite its foundations consumers, although it still supports EDGE networks, and Wireless-G. Connection to most wireless networks should be a piece of cake with the exception of some cases where the device repeatedly called security certificates in a local Starbucks.
Multimedia performance is acceptable for such a handheld device, and despite the rather small screen, our films still looks crisp. Its loudspeaker is comparable to units of autonomous car, even if the microphone is a little less sensitive than standard appliances. One gripe is that the rubber skin on parts of the device tends to react to perspiration and heat the deface over time. The camera is placed too deeply into the device, making it easy to collect pocket lint and obscure the lens. Picture quality is passable in available light, and he badly needs a flash unit for acceptable images at low light quality. Battery life is pretty good too, allowing the device to run a little over a day, despite the continuous download push e-mail, RSS and Twitter notifications outside of surfing. An important release not only because it is much more affordable than your regular BlackBerry Bold or Storm, it is built for the young and active, which can now be reached in all forms, regardless of their location. Despite being a more affordable alternative to its bigger siblings, the Curve 8520 does not skimp much on features, offering users a solid platform on paper and real-world performance.
Blackberry Curve 8520 Specifications :
Network Support : GPRS/EDGE/GSM Quad-band (850,900,1800,1900 MHz), Class 10
Multimedia : Media Player supporting most major formats
Display : 2.46” 65K 320 x 240 pixels TFT MCD
Connectivity : Bluetooth 2.0 (support A2DP/A/VRCP), microUSB Wireless-G, A-GPS
Camera : 2MP image sensor with video recording (3GP, MPEG4), VGA camera for 3G calls, Autofocus, Geo-tagging
Memory : 256MB on-board with microSD slot
Standby Time/Talk Time : 400 hours / 4.5 hours
Dimensions : 109 x 60 x 13.9mm
Weight : 106g w/battery
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