Any BlackBerry smartphone is first of all a working instrument. RIM offers austere products to make calls, send SMS, plan your day and work with mail without the use of third party software. At the same time the majority of phones can do the same and those who are ready to pay premium prices for Blackberry phones must know what they are paying for. In this review we will look both at everyday features typical of all phones and smartphones and BlackBerry Internet Service, which is available exclusively to BlackBerry owners.
The model in question (8520) is not new and was released in the summer of 2009. An accessible price of $300 and BlackBerry OS make 8520 Curve a viable business smartphone in 2011 as well.


Design

The body is predominantly made of glossy plastic. Sides and parts of the back cover are rubberized. The build oozes quality without any looseness and squeaking. The phone fits any hand well and does not threaten to slip out. The screen is protected by plastic, which is scratch resistant, albeit can be easily squeezed. Glossy elements are quickly soiled and covered with fingerprints.