BlackBerry 8520 Curve the Most Unique PDA Presentation From BlackBerry

The recently floated BlackBerry 8520 Curve is a PDA from the section of low-end PDA devices. The phone is encompassed with number of unique functionalities which include: seamless Mac compatibility, dedicated media keys and trackpad navigation which is similar to that of trackpads, we find studded in laptops.
BlackBerry 8520 Curve the Most Unique PDA Presentation From BlackBerry
There are numbers of BlackBerry PDAs available in the market including Storm, Bold 9700, Storm 2 9520, Curve 8520 etc. All these PDAs are similar to each other with all of them featuring exclusive BlackBerry OS, enabling users to get access of celebrated BlackBerry services.

Talking of recently floated BlackBerry 8520 Curve, this celebrated PDA handset is packed with numbers of eye catching features/specifications, allowing users to easily accomplish their tasks without any hassle. In terms of size, this newbie is not that different and has similar dimensions (109x60x13.9mm), as we find in other PDAs from BlackBerry.

If we talk of unique specifications which let itself distinguished than other BlackBerry gimmicks, we find a series of specialties including dedicated music keys, flat trackpad in place of trackballs, seamless Mac compatibility etc. A full fledged 2G device, curve 8520 is compatible with numbers of popular frequencies (GSM850/900/1800 and 2100). This wonderful device has been canvassed with awesome looking 2.46 inch TFT screen which delivers stupendous resolution of 320x240 pixels along with painting done by more than 65000 colors.

Similar to trackpads, as we usually finds in laptops, BlackBerry 8520 Curve is also featured a flat trackpad for users to slide their fingers over it and get enhanced navigation experience. Coming on to another unique aspect of this gadget which is seamless Mac compatibility. This BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smart phone lets users to get an amazing Mac experience, allowing users to easily sync contacts, calenders, notes and other applications to their phone using BlackBerry desktop software for Mac.

A GPS compatible handset, it enables users to pinpoint their locations via BlackBerry maps and assist them with turn-by-turn directions. Apart from above mentioned specs. Most of the features/specifications of this gadget are quite similar to that of earlier released versions of BlackBerry PDAs.

Initially, if one looks at its internal memory which is at 256 MB, a buyer often gets disappointed but as there is featured microSD card (Transflash) slot, the same small internal memory can be swallowed to mammoth 32 GB of space. Now, contrary to other PDA handsets of BlackBerry which most of them are studded with better camera, Curve 8520 has been given quite lower 2 MP built in camera capturing images at resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. And, as the camera is QVGA enabled, users can shoot fine quality videos also with it.

512 MHz processor adds most crucial quickness and rapidity to overall functionality of this mobile phone. Users can enjoy sending traditional SMSs to their near and dear ones and at the same type can get connect with their day to day business functionalities via sophisticated IM and Email specifications.

One can access Internet on the run via its GPRS function and can easily browse HTML based web pages, as there is embedded HTML browser also. Additionally, there are also showcased other connectivity tools as well including Bluetooth (v2.0 with A2DP) and microUSB port. However, there is not available GPS function which can easily be located in most of the PDA presentations of BlackBerry.

Built in radio is missing but as the device is Java compatible, listening good quality music with its sophisticated media player (MP3/MP4AAC/AAC+ etc.) can easily be done.

By Andrew Mathew
Published: 11/20/2009
 
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