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    Construction
    Height114mm (4.49")109mm (4.29")
    Width66mm (2.6")60mm (2.36")
    Depth11.9mm (0.47")13.9mm (0.55")
    Dimension114x66x11.9mm (4.49x2.6x0.47")109x60x13.9mm (4.29x2.36x0.55")
    3D SIZE

    Side View3D SeparatedTop View3D InsideFront View

    Weight120gr (4.23oz)106gr (3.74oz)
    Form FactorCandy BarCandy Bar
    Material
    Colors
    Usability
    Display Resolution320x240px320x240px
    Display Size51x39mm (2.01x1.54") ~160PPI50x38mm (1.97x1.5") ~163PPI
    Display Diagonal2.5"2.46"
    Display Type65k TFT65k TFT
    Secondary Display Resolution
    InputNavigation Joystick / Button
    QWERTY Keyboard
    Capacitive Touchscreen
    Music-Dedicated Keys
    Navigation Joystick / Button
    QWERTY Keyboard
    Talk Time4 hours4 hours, 30 minutes
    Standby Time8 days, 8 hours17 days
    OSWindows Mobile 6.1BlackBerry OS
    JavaMIDP 2.1MIDP 2.0
    VibrationAvailableAvailable
    RingtonePolyphonicPolyphonic
    Hardware
    ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
    Processor528MHz ARM11512MHz
    GPU
    Ram256MB128MB
    Internal Memory128MB256MB
    External MemorymicroSDmicroSD
    Camera Resolution3.2 Megapixel2 Megapixel
    Camera FlashLED
    Camera Lens
    Optical Zoom
    Front CameraAvailable
    Second Front Camera
    Front Camera Flash
    Other Functionalities
    SpeakerMonoMono
    Battery Capacity1300mAh1150mAh
    Battery Type
    Connectivity
    WIMAX
    WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/gWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
    UPnP
    NFC
    USBv2.0v2.0
    Bluetoothv2.0v2.0
    Positioning SystemIntegrated GPSIntegrated GPS
    TV Receiver
    TV Out
    Audio Output3.5mm Jack
    RadioFM
    RDS
    Ethernet
    Infrared
    Cellular Network
    Network CompatibilityGSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900
    UMTS 900, 2100, 1900
    HSPA 900, 2100, 1900
    GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900
    SIM CardsMiniMini
    PTT
    HSCSDHSCSD
    GPRSClass 10Class 10
    EDGEClass 10Class 10
    AMPS
    CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
    Operators
    World Compatibility
    NO ACCESS
    2G (GSM)
    3G (UMTS)
    3.5G (HSDPA)
    4G (LTE)
    worldwide compatibilityworldwide compatibility
    Everything EverywhereGSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100GSM 1800
    O2GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100GSM 1800 / GSM 900
    VodafoneGSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100GSM 1800 / GSM 900
    ThreeUMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100
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    ReviewsDisplay Verdicts
    80 out of 100
    Phone Arena
    Traditionally RIM has catered to the higher end, but with their push into the consumer market the need for an entry level model was inevitable. Meet the Curve 8520. It offers a ... read more
    73 out of 100
    CNET
    The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone. read more
    70 out of 100
    Good Gear Guide
    The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn't for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sacrifice some features for a lower price should consider the Curve 8520. read more
    60 out of 100
    TechRadar
    Will BlackBerry's entry-level smartphone lure you in? read more
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    Techhive
    N/A out of 100
    GSMArena
    With the Bold almost reaching perfection in the BlackBerry arts, new horizons need to be explored to keep the spark alive. The tall task to pioneer new territories (in BlackBerry terms anyway) falls on to the Curve 8520. The new Curve has a price tag thats easier on the wallet... read more
    N/A out of 100
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    Published OnJune 2009July 2009

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