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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"EXCELLENT BEGINNER SMARTPHONE, A LITTLE UNDERWHELMING"
Pros: Blackberry manufacturing
Updated Blackberry OS
Removes some complications to enhance first time smartphone buyer experience
Wi-Fi included even on a beginner smartphone!Cons: Took out a little too much???
Not for the corporate user
Trackpad can be a little hard to use
Plastic casing reminiscent of older Curve phones
Feels like you're using a Curve 8320 (physical)
Camera (worst on a Blackberry Phone)Summary: My I.T. Tech friend who (as stated in other r... read more
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4.5 stars
"I'm sure this phone is great"
Pros: I have yet to review
Cons: I have yet to review
Summary: I ordered this phone and I'm expecting it in ... read more
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2.5 stars
"Great Phone before it broke."
Pros: -Ease of Use
-MP3, video, Great messaging, email, browser easy to use.
-Quick use buttons for MP3 player and camera well thought out.
-Good phoneCons: -Track pad BROKE after 1 month of normal use. Did not drop, get wet, or do anything abnormal with the phone and the trackpad just stopped working. Can't traverse any menus or use any features beyond the phone now.
-Tiny keys on keyboard.Summary: Pros: Phone was great for about 1 month. This... read more
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3.0 stars
"Not to bad, but where is the flash?"
Pros: 1 - It's a blackberry
2 - I'm able to use it fairly easy since I've had a blackberry
3 - Able to continue using my software.Cons: 1 - A camera without a flash is useless
2 - The camera still poor quality for 2 megs.
3 - Keyboard is small.Summary: I would like the phone better if it didn't re... read more
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4.0 stars
"Great multi-tasker! Simplifies my life!"
Pros: 1.Good fit in my pocket
2.Great multi-tasking tool
3.Awesome voice-dialing
4.Dont have to download the apps I need, there already in the phone.Cons: 1.Web-browsing could be better
2.Screen is a little small, but it works for me
3.Buttons could be larger.Summary: I love this phone mainly because it lets me d... read more
Where to buy
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 - black (T-Mobile):
$129.99 - $399.99
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