Airtel has introduced BlackBerry CURVE 8520 to Indian mobile customers. BlackBerry Curve 8520 is priced approximately at Rs. 15,990
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Features
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.
Easy Media Sharing
Take photos or videos4 and upload them to photo sharing apps like Flickr Uploader2, 3 or social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace . Send them to friends with MMS2, 3 messages, BlackBerry Messenger or other instant messaging apps.2
Apple Computer Support
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.
Multiple Email Account Integration
Take your email with you. Add up to 10 supported personal and work email addresses to your BlackBerry smartphone. Each mailbox is automatically updated whenever you send, delete, file or read messages on your smartphone.
Text Messages (SMS and MMS)
Communicate on the go with contacts who are using phones or other mobile devices that support SMS or MMS 1. Last-minute change of plans? Fire off a quick text message to keep everyone up-to-speed.
Instant Messaging
Take your instant messaging with you. Instant messaging (IM) applications on BlackBerry smartphones1 keep you in touch with your IM contacts—no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
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BlackBerry smartphones support the following instant messaging applications.
- BlackBerry Messenger
- Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry Smartphones
- Google Talk for BlackBerry Smartphones
- Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry Smartphones
- View a Flash demo
- AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry Smartphones
- ICQ for BlackBerry Smartphones
- IBM Lotus Sametime
- Microsoft Office Communicator and Live Communications Server 2005
- Novell GroupWise Messenger
Phone
BlackBerry smartphones deliver a superior voice experience, with top-of-the-line phone features, including:
- Built-in speakerphone – Perfect for hands-free calls and convenient conference calls.
- Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) – Just say the word to initiate a call with anyone in your contact list. Plus, you can use VAD along with the built-in speakerphone or with a Bluetooth headset for hands-free dialing.
- Polyphonic and mp3 ringtones – Personalize your device with downloaded ringtones, or create your own from songs stored on your smartphone
- Conference calling – Easily initiate a call with multiple people at once.
- Voicemail attachment playback – Listen to your voicemail attachments in mp3 format.
- Bluetooth enabled – Enjoy hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits.
- Desktop Phone Functionality – Use your BlackBerry smartphone as your desktop phone with the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System.
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Specifications
Available Features
- 2.0MP Digital Camera
- Video Camera Capabilities
- 256MB Flash Memory
- Wi-Fi® enabled
- Bluetooth® enabled
- Multimedia Player
- Wireless Email
- Organizer
- Browser
- Phone
- SMS/MMS
Size and Weight
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
Display
- Clear, high-resolution display
- Transmisive TFT MCD
- 320×240 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 (320×240 pixel),MMS Mode (176×144 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
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
- Screen 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
Wireless Networks
- Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
- Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz EDGE networks
Airtel Blackberry Internet Tariff Plans, Charges, Rates in India
Postpaid
Rs. 249, 15 paise per KB
Rs.499, 500 KB, Usage Charges in excess of free data provided: 50p/KB
Rs.1099, Unlimited usage,
*Applicable for BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry connect handsets
*Taxes Applicable
Prepaid
Rs. 899 plan, unlimited usage for 30 days
*Charges above are only for data usage
*Available only for BlackBerry smartphones
*Above plans not valid on international roaming
Airtel BlackBerry Personal Mail Tariffs
Rs 299/- unlimited usage,
* Taxes applicable for postpaid
* Charges above are only for data usage
* Data usage limited to email data and messenger data. Internet browsing restricted
* Available for BlackBerry and BlackBerry smartphones
* Above plans not valid on international roaming
HI,
DO BB 8520 SUPPORTS MESSAGE ACCESS PROFILE???
IF yes then where it s located and if not thn is there any way to get it???
please mail me on [email protected]
hi. i just want to know if I can view a word, pdf and xcel files on this phone? can i edit the attachment in these formats? Please mail me on [email protected].
thanks..
Hi, i m using this Blackberry 8530 curve, itz soo nyce, itz wifi iz olso vry goog…….
From where can i buy good condition second hand blackberry phone at affordable price?
Go to kwadiwala……or plambar……..you will get brand new sealpack original blackberry in 90% dicount……….
whether blackberry 8520 curve supports 3g service oe not
whether blackberry supports 3g sevice or not
Hi
I just want to knw that blackberry curve 8250 supports 3G service or not pls mail me
No,Only models like strom or bold support 3G
Kaun bola…………!dea lagao……..har mobile per 3G support karega…….burbak
Hi,
I just want to know that blackberry curve 8520 supports 3G services or not pls mail me
hey this phone does not contain 3g system.
please; how much does this phone cost in naira nigerian currency and does it have a memory slot.please reply urgently through my email [email protected]
Can this phone has EMI
How much is the EMI
I think so no
m using this model frm 2 mnths n its really a worth….d track pad gives an awsome experience tht u wil forget any tuch screen phone…
how do i get this black berry in nigeria? how much will it cost?
kindly email me or call.
[email protected]/08032022749.
thanks
miriam
I am planning to buy BlackBerry Curve 8520 Mobile Phone on T-Mobile pay as you go from
fones.com (http://www.fones.com/mobilephone/5309.html#specs) which is costing me £149.99. Is there any other website from where I can get this Phone on a cheaper rate? I am even ready to change the network.
there are 2 side keys, one is to set speech volume & other one is of no use, need to know the side key function which is not working.
Hi,
i like blackberry phones and had used 2 types(samsung & T-mobile) but their problems are always low live battery.if this 8520 battery is ok i ‘ll puchase 1 but pls revert this amt. in US dollar so i can knw d actual cost.
Thx i ‘ll b waiting 4 ur reply as soon as possible ok!
brdg.
Chido.
IT will cost u only 260$
Good reply…………tu share market me kam karta tha kya sale…….
Sir,
Is this 8520 Blackberry is having memory card(SD) slot?
Hi,
anyone have recell phone ?
does this handset has facility to access cdma service no ?? what would be approx. retail price in mumbai ?
Dear User,
This cell phone is very good for me. I bought it yesterday. It is looking very nice and beautifull.
Rgds,
RR
Hi,
Can this phone be used on a Trump (MTNL) SIM ???
Regards,
Mihir Vashi
Yes it can be used on any SIM however AIRTEL / VODA etc are locking the handsets to their own network .. will cost you another Rs 100-150 in your local cell phone grey market to get it unlocked!
does this phone has a radio? and a GPS application?
Hey Bipul – Blackberry 8520 does not have Radio, however, it does have GPS
Hi
My phone is some 2 1/2 months old but on three occassions it hanged. this happened while i got a call while already talking on the phone.
Pl suggest remedial action since the only way I could get the phone reactivated was to take out the battery and then reinsert it.
Manish
Fantastic phone. You will get addicted.
hi would u plz tl me abot 8520 is it good for me or not
What’s the memory on this thing? No memory card slot?
Hey dis phn is perfectly suitable & hoping in my budget.hey guys i need 2 purchase dis bt i vl b paying d price in installments.At d moment i’m using 5130 xpress music.If i cn xchange dis phn & gt d blackberry phn 8520 by paying d remaining amt.If available pls do rply.I cn b [email protected]
Please there is one blackberry i see in your wesite now i need it thanks.
Hi
A query and not a comment.
Can this phone be used on a vodafone SIM. Also what are the advantages of a track pad as compared to the track ball.
Regards
Manish