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BlackBerry Curve 8520

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About the BlackBerry Curve 8520

The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 has WiFi connectivity for staying in touch on the move and BlackBerry Mail so you'll get your messages as soon as they arrive. Its full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy typing and surfing, while the trackpad navigation is a joy to use. Linking your BlackBerry with your computer lets you listen to i-Tunes® using dedicated media keys. And we'll even throw in a 2GB memory card to store extra music and photos. A two megapixel camera lets you capture the moment wherever you are.

What's in the box

  • 2GB Memory Card
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • USB Cable
  • Software
  • Standard Headset

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Make more of your messages, chat and share the banter with your mates wherever you are.

Get real time message delivery confirmation, send and receive messages with no character limits and personalise them with your own display pic.

  • Add friends by scanning barcodes or sharing PINs
  • Create groups of friends, family or colleagues
  • Share pics, videos and more with mulitple contacts in one go

Do more on your smartphone with BlackBerry apps.

Facebook and Tweet to your hearts content straight from your BlackBerry smartphone with pre-loaded dedicated apps. And with superfast internet and WiFi connectivity you'll never miss an update, message or poke again.

  • Add friends by scanning barcodes or sharing PINs
  • Create groups of friends, family or colleagues
  • Share pics, videos and more with mulitple contacts in one go

Take your tunes with you

With Media Sync for your BlackBerry smartphone you can sync your iTunes or Windows Media® Player music library and take your music on the move

  • Sync playlists to your BlackBerry smartphone
  • Control how many tunes you transfer
  • Easily sync and import your photos too

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Specifications

Band Quad-band
Weight 106 g
Size (mm) 109 x 60 x 14
Talk time (up to) 4 hr 30 mins
Standby time (up to) 408 hr
Charge time (up to) 2 hr 30 mins

Imaging

  • Video camera
  • 2.0 Megapixels Camera
  • Camera zoom

Connectivity

  • Internet on your phone
  • GPRS
  • Bluetooth
  • Sync with PC

Messaging

  • Personal email
  • BlackBerry Internet email
  • Picture messaging (MMS)
  • Predictive text

Entertainment

  • Audio player
  • Games
  • Video player
  • MP3 player

Miscellaneous

  • Handsfree included
  • Voice activated dialling
  • Vibrating alert
  • Personal organiser
  • Java enabled

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(24 months)
  • 300 minutes
  • 300 texts
  • Flexible Booster
  • Unlimited* BlackBerry email
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