BlackBerry® Curve 8520 Smartphone (Unlocked, Black)
- SKU: 186155
- , UPC: 610214619198
- , Mfr: PRD-22578-049
- , Brand: BlackBerry®
Unlocked (what's this?)
What is an "Unlocked" phone?
Many cell phones are designed to use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to store subscriber data. These SIM cards are issued by the carrier and provide cell service to the phone. "Locked" cell phones will only recognize SIM cards from the carrier that originally provided the phone. Almost every cell phone provided by a US carrier is locked to that carrier’s network.
"Unlocked" cell phones will recognize SIM cards from any carrier using Global System Mobile Communications (GSM) technology. Customers with "unlocked" cell phones are able to use any GSM carrier of their choosing, including "pre-pay" or "no contract" SIM card options. "Unlocked" cell phones also accept international SIM cards that provide discounted rates while traveling abroad.
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Discontinued product - as an alternative, please look at BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 Smartphone (Unlocked, QWERTY, Logo)
- Discontinued
Accessories
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BlackBerry® In-Line Headset
$14.99
BlackBerry® Curve 8520 Smartphone Features
Do More Of What You Like, Get Everything You Are Looking For.
Dedicated Media Keys
Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over.. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.
Trackpad Navigation
Access what's important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go.
Slim, Simplified Design
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone neatly fits in your hand. A full QWERTY keyboard makes typing and sending messages easy,and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience.
Connect With Blackberry App World
Discover a world of possibilities and apps for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone at BlackBerry App World™. Get breaking news,and the latest scores. Track the markets, stay on top of Hollywood gossip, enjoy live radio or just play games.
Easy Media Sharing
Take photos or videos and upload them to photo sharing apps like Flickr™ Uploader, or social networking sites like Facebook® and MySpace® . Send them to friends with MMS, messages, BlackBerry® Messenger or other instant messaging apps.
Out of the Box Mac Compatibility
With the upcoming release of BlackBerry® Desktop Software for Mac you will be able to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most. Use BlackBerry Desktop Software to enjoy a Mac experience on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Dedicated Media Keys
Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over.. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.
Trackpad Navigation
Access what's important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go.
Slim, Simplified Design
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone neatly fits in your hand. A full QWERTY keyboard makes typing and sending messages easy,and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience.
Connect With Blackberry App World
Discover a world of possibilities and apps for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone at BlackBerry App World™. Get breaking news,and the latest scores. Track the markets, stay on top of Hollywood gossip, enjoy live radio or just play games.
Easy Media Sharing
Take photos or videos and upload them to photo sharing apps like Flickr™ Uploader, or social networking sites like Facebook® and MySpace® . Send them to friends with MMS, messages, BlackBerry® Messenger or other instant messaging apps.
Out of the Box Mac Compatibility
With the upcoming release of BlackBerry® Desktop Software for Mac you will be able to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most. Use BlackBerry Desktop Software to enjoy a Mac experience on your BlackBerry smartphone.
- Shipping Weight: 1.19lb
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Technical Details
- Wireless Networks
Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz EDGE networks - Display
Clear, high-resolution display
Transmisive TFT MCD
320x240 pixel screen
Displays over 65,000 colors
2.64" (diagonally measured) - Camera & Video Recording
2.0 MP camera
5X digital zoom
Video Camera Recording: Normal Mode (320x240 pixel),MMS Mode (176x144 pixel) - Data Input & Navigation
35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
Dedicated Keys: Send, End, VAD/PTT (User customizable), Camera (User customizable), 2 x volume
Media Keys: Play/Pause/Mute, Back, Forward
Trackpad - Located on the front face of device, ESC key to the right, Menu to the left.
Intuitive icons and menus - Size
Height: 4.29 inches (109 mm)
Width: 2.36 inches (60 mm)
Depth: 0.54 inches (13.9 mm)
Weight: 3.73 ounces (106 grams) - Battery & Battery Life
Battery: 1150 mAHr removable/rechargeable cryptographic Lithium cell
Talk Time: 4.5 hours
Standby Time: 17 days - Media Player
Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3
Audio format support: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 PRO/WMA 10, AAC-LC
Picture Format Support: bmp, jpg, png, tif, wbmp - Ringtones & Notifications
Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator
User configurable notification options
32 Polyphonic Ringtones – MIDI, MP3 - Bluetooth
Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR
Headset (HSP), 3.5mm Headset Capable
Handsfree (HSF)
Serial Port Profile
SIM Access Profile
Dial Up Networking (DUN)
Stereo Profile (A2DP)
A/V Remote Control Target (AVRCP) - Security
Password protection
Keyboard lock
Sleep mode - Wi-Fi
802.11b/g enabled
Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM
WMM Power Save planned
Cisco CCX Certification planned
Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Service
Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi
Support for UMA/GMA
