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| Brand | BlackBerry |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Wireless Phone |
| Release Date | 2009-11-22 |
| List Price | $499.99 |
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Features |
- 3G-enabled BlackBerry smartphone together with full QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive optical trackpad; access all your email and messaging as well as social networking
- Access V Cast Music (together with Rhapsody) and Video services via quick EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voice Mail
- 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory extension; digital audio player syncs together with iTunes and Windows Media Player
- Up to 4.5 hours of speak time, up to 252 hours (10.5 days) of standby time
- What's in the Box: receiver, rechargeable battery, BlackBerry folding blade charger, USB cable, BlackBerry Customer Tools CD, fast begin guide, customer manual
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Customer Reviews |
 Great Phone for a great price 2010-08-28 |
| By Rae Atkinson (Carrboro, NC) |
| I traded in an ENV2 for this Blackberry Curve. It's my first smartphone and this is a great little phone. Its easy to use, I didn't have to use the Instruction Manual at all. It connects and surfs the internet quickly and Verizon's 3G service is outstanding. It also has WiFi capability which I have used when I couldn't connect to the 3G network. I have an 8gb memory card in it with thousands of songs on my BlackBerry. It doesn't drain the battery much at all. I also use Pandora internet radio and the battery drainage is minimal. The buttons at the top control the music which is nice. The keyboard is small and sometimes its hard to type, but for the price of the phone, its not worth squealing about. I definitely know what all the hub bub around BlackBerry is about. This is a great phone and does about anything an iPhone can do. |
 Crap 2010-07-07 |
| By Craig Barker (Rocklin, CA) |
This was my 3rd BB and by far the worst. Complete piece of junk. Feels like a toy phone. Keys stuck, battery fell out, phone froze and the keys are so close together it makes for horrible typing. It must be aimed at the low price, high volume market, not for business users. I kept it less than the 30days and traded for the Bold.
Run, run away from this phone and buy the Bold instead. Trust me, you will be glad you did. Now thats what I'm talking about. |
| All your (important) questions answered 2010-06-25 |
| By Samuel D. Uretsky (Wantagh NY) |
Selection of a smartphone depends on what you plan to do with it -- it's that simple. This is particularly significant since Google, with its collection of mobile apps, has made many important features available for many different models and operating systems. BlackBerry gained a great deal of its market leadership because it could be used by companies to keep in touch with a large and scattered field force, but for individuals and smaller groups, the same things can be done using Google's free services. Google also offers synchronization of calenders and address books. At this point, many of the critical features that have made smartphones so valuable are available for any phone. For myself, I chose the BlackBerry Curve because of the physical keyboard with a good keyboard feel. I previously had the original Curve, and upgraded because the new model has both 3G and wifi.
KEYBOARD -- the keyboard is small, and this may be a problem for people with large hands, but the keys are separated, and generally easy to use. They have a sharp, reassuring feel. Even so, it may be worth going to a store and checking the various keyboards before making a selection.
FIT AND FINISH -- some reviewers have described the Curve 2 as feeling "cheap", and it may well be, but it does appear to be well made, and it's considerably lighter than other smartphone, notably the iPhone. There's no question that the iPhone has an air of luxury about it, it seems solid, well made. In contrast, the Curve 2 is light. That's a subjective consideration, and again requires personal evaluation. It depends on how you feel about the two devices and can't be determined by a review, but the Curve 2, in spite of its light weight, seems durable. I've seen reviews that complained about the poor fit of the battery cover, but I haven't experienced any problems.
CONNECTIVITY -- Verizon offers this phone with 3G and wifi, so the download speeds are quite good under most circumstances, however it is not suitable for travel outside the United States (maybe it can be used overseas using a WiFi connection and Skype. I've been told that, but don't know.)
DISPLAY -- not as bright as some, but adequate. As with most BlackBerry devices, the Curve 2 has a fixed keyboard, and so the screen size is smaller than can be found on cell phone with either a virtual keyboard or a hidden keyboard (hinged or slide) which is a limiting factor if the phone is to be bused for watching videos. It can be read in daylight, although I haven't tried it on very bright days.
CAMERA -- poor. The is a fixed focus camera with no flash, and not even the tiny mirror device that was included in the Curve 1 for self portraits.
KEYBOARD -- standard BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard with chicklet keys. As with all keyboards of this type, it's poorly suited for people with large hands, but for those with smaller hands it's comfortable and has a very good click and feel.
ACCESSORIES -- frankly inadequate. The phone ships with a charger cable and one to connect to a computer. It does not ship with ear phones, a car charger, or a case. The case may be important for conserving battery life (see below). Looking at some of the reviews and prices for car chargers and cases, these may add as much as $40 to the price of the phone. Chargers from other BlackBerry devices may or may not be compatible, but the ones from the Curve 1 are not (the case can probably be used, but it's a loose fit.) Because Verizon was offering the older model at a very good price, there are a lot of them around, and people may be tempted to switch from the previous model for the 3G and WiFi features assuming they can use their old accessories. Cables definately don't fit, the phone does not include a memory card, and because the case can be important, consider these expenses in calculating the price.
BATTERY LIFE -- many reviews have commented unfavorably on the battery life. Slip cases and holsters are designed to shut off the screen, which conserves the battery. I've had no problems with battery life while using a case, but would imagine that it drains more quickly, perhaps too quickly, without one.
UPGRADE PATH -- The BlackBerry desktop manager makes it easy to transfer from one BlackBerry to another, or from a BlackBerry to a Palm of Windows Mobile device. It apparently does not work with other operating systems. Since we've gotten into a system where cell phones are replaced as often as every 18 months, it seems worth considering not only the current phone, but what direction you plan to take.
IMPROVEMENTS OVER PREVIOUS MODEL - the main features of the 8530 are the upgrade to 3G and inclusion of WiFi. In addition, the trackball has been replaced with an optical trackpad which is both more reliable and operates more smoothly. The method of inserting and/or removing a memory card has been greatly improved.
Presumably in the interests of making the device more suitable for entertainment purposes, the top controls, which were limited to the mute key on the older model, have been replaced with video/audio controls. The pause button doubles as a mute button during telephone calls. BlackBerry has always had a reasonably easy to learn OS, and the latest version has many improvements over previous ones when it comes to finding functions and adjusting settings.
WOW FACTOR -- poor. This is not as trivial as it may seem. People do judge us by our dress style and possessions, and the choice of cell phone may influence the way we're seen by potential customers and clients. The BlackBerry has traditionally had an aura of being businesslike and efficient, while other phones may reflect more concern for being modern and technologically up to date. Early in his term, there was more discussion of President Obama's use of his BlackBerry than of his teleprompter. The design of the Curve 2 is rather generic, and may not be recognized.
SUMMARY -- the Curve 2 is a reasonably priced smartphone with the traditional BlackBerry strengths in e-mail and messaging. The Curve 2 offers 3G and WiFi, which are major improvements over earlier models. For other uses, notably entertainment, games, photography, there are much better choices. Although I'm speaking only for myself, I can't confirm the objections of other reviews (cheap feel, poor battery life). |
 Not too impressed 2010-06-10 |
| By Kevin Riordan (New York, New York) |
| The functionality of this phone is good, but the battery life is especially bad. With my last BB I had a bunch of chargers lying around so I could recharge the phone from anywhere (work, home, car, etc.), but RIM changed the size of the charge connector on this phone so you can't use any of the old chargers. Why do that?.....just so we have to go out and buy new accessories? |
| Entry Level Blackberry for New Users 2010-05-24 |
| By Always Samsung (New York, NY) |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3TNRRLJRZU01I I picked up the Blackberry Curve 8520 with my corporate discount and walked away with a nice phone at a very reasonable price. I have to say that I really enjoy the web browser on the new BB. You can zoom in & out with ease. I thought no browser could compare to the iPod Safari besides the Android G1, but after getting this device - I can safely say that this browser is also one of the best. Its right behind the safari and G1. Prior models were confined to small screens, thirty-five dollar internet only data plans, and no ability to zoom in or out. You were subjected to a small screen and reading small text till your eyes was squinting like grandmas.
Pros:
Nice price for new smartphone users
Nice fashion colors that only the CURVE series has
3.5 MM headjack
Nice form factor
New OS (ONly 5.0 OS for SPrint and Verizon users)
Decent call quality (No issues yet)
Excellent new broswer
Mini SD up to 16GB (Wish it was 32GB)
Use your songs as ringers
Wi-Fi
Personal Email (Up to 10 accounts can be added)
IM
BB Meesenger
BB App World
Full HTML Web Browser (Sometimes)
Excellent Multimedia Player (Accepts every format possible)
Crystal clear screen for playing videos
Includes 2 chargers (Wall Charger & USB charger)
Includes ear phones
Cons:
For long time BB users, this device is really just a cosmetic upgrade with a new OS (Flashier Icons)
Micro USB (No more Mini USB)
No Flash on the camera
Only one theme
Feels like a plastic toy
No threaded text messaging
Poor screen resolution
Non RIMM Consumer Changes Mind!
No 3G (ONly 3G for Sprint and Verizon users)
Good entry level smartphones for new users who want to save without paying the high price. However, Verizon has pricey data and text messenging plans which are a requirement. Its hard to justify the plan prices for such an average entry level device. |
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