BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini

by BlackBerry

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini SPECIFICATIONS

Blackberry 8520 Gemini specifications help you to have the fundamental applications of messaging like SMS, MMS, Email, and IM. It works on Blackberry OS powered by 512 MHz CPU processor and hence helps in better execution of the functions you require to perform. It supports 2G GSM network and fast connectivity to internet via its in-built HTML web Browser and fully supports Wi-Fi.

The handset has an integrated 2 Megapixels of camera (1600x1200 pixels), which helps in clicking the most precious moments with your loved ones. Blackberry 8520 Gemini mobile phone has an internal memory of 256 MB, which can be expanded to 32 GB via its removable micro SD card slot. The mobile is capable of playing most of the music files formats like MP3, MP4 etc, by the dedicated music keys.

The data packet and data exchange features are executed via its ability with GPRS, EDGE and Bluetooth and USB interface. The mobile confines one of the best battery mechanisms helping it to deliver talk-time up to 4.5 hours and stand-by up to 480 hours. With all these features and applications, blackberry 8520 Gemini price is very reasonable and offers the perfect value of money.

Physical Features

Dimensions 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm

Weight 106 g

TFT Screen, 65K colors

2.64 inches (320 x 240 pixels)

Full QWERTY keyboard

Touch-sensitive optical trackpad

Wallpapers

Connectivity

Quadband GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

GPRS

HSCSD

EDGE

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g

Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP

USB microUSB

Camera

Memory

Primary 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels

Video QVGA

Phonebook Photocall

Call records

Internal 256 MB

Card slot microSD (TransFlash),

up to 32GB

General Features

BlackBerry OS v4.6.1.259

CPU 512MHz processor

Messaging-SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging

Browser HTML

Java

Speakerphone

Dedicated music keys

3.5 mm audio jack

Organizer

Voice dial

Battery

Standard battery, Li-Ion 1150 mAh

Stand-by Up to 408 hours

Talk time Up to 4 hours 30 min

Blackberry Curve 8520 KEY FEATURES

Fun with Messaging

The new blackberry 8520 Gemini mobile phone comes with full QWERTY keyboard, which mitigates the complexity in typing instant messages.

Web

You can surf high-speed internet, with the help of Browser embedded in Blackberry 8520 Gemini and takes full pleasure of the connectivity that the handset offers.

Media Features

Integrated 2.0 MP Camera helps in capturing important moments and recording video. It has a dedicated media keys to play some of your music.

Large memory Storage

You can save umpteen numbers of music or pictures and your important file in your Smartphone Blackberry 8520 Gemini via its removable microSD card slot. This card slot helps in expanding memory to 32 GB.

Blackberry Curve 8520 REVIEW

Well I'm happy to say that I am probably a permanent fan of the BB thanks to this phone. 1st: Thank god BB got rid of the ball, as the sensor-tracker is 100 times better. My ball would go bad, get dirty, etc. This is probably the best tracker I've seen on any phone including the iPhone. I love the BB Messenger capabilities, love the qwerty pad, love the speed of the phone. I have yet to find one flaw regarding the mechanics of this phone. Have downloaded 2 apps thus far for free--Pandora Internet Radio and Google Maps which are must haves (don't even bother using the Maps app loaded on the phone, its terrible) and both have worked like a charm. 

The only thing I miss is the flash for the camera, as it seems my Pearl took excellent photos compared to a lot of other phones. I haven't had great luck with this one so far, but like I said, its a very small issue compared to the other flaws that have gone away since my upgrade. 

Not sure how this phone works on other networks, but Sprint is EXCELLENT. I was with AT&T for years and hated it, and I will never understand its popularity except for the fact its the only network with the never-ending praised, over-rated over-priced iPhone. Sprint may not be popular with the "hip" kids these days (but who cares) however I have nothing but good things to say about Sprint, as its coverage and its service are the best I've ever had. 

If I had the dough, I might saddle up for the Bold, as it seems to be just like this phone but has a couple better features like a better operating system, a higher mega-pixel camera, better speakers for music, ability for a 32G card, and might last better in the long run. But again, the going price for that is $[...], and how can I complain or compare the 2 when I got mine for free? This Curve is probably the best phone deal of my life. 

If you're a person who hasn't owned a Blackberry before and you're looking to get into it without breaking the bank, this IS the phone I recommend. I have friends who have BB's and like I said I've owned one previously too, and this is BY FAR the best one I've come upon for the price. These things will be unstoppable when they start supporting Flash, which will blow iPhone out of the water, so hopefully isn't too far off. You will love this phone!