BlackBerry Curve 8520

BlackBerry Curve 8520, Gemini, More Affordable, Luxury and Equipment Show

Canada made phone vendor offers a relatively affordable price. However, it still provides complete features and amenities, not far different from previous series.

Physically, the BlackBerry 8520 aka Gemini similar to the Javelin and the Tour. Naturally, all three of this series is derived from the portfolio in the same family, namely Curve. Only, Gemini body look more petite than the two previous series.
Striking differences in the design is a material cover, keypad and screen. For Gemini cover material, the material used is a combination of soft plastic and rubber. As a result, this smartphone also resilient.

On the keypad sector, although the same as the Javelin, Tour and Bold, unfortunately, a QWERTY keypad Gemini feels more mini than the other series QWERTY keypad.

Problem screen, the BlackBerry Gemini has a size slightly larger than the Javelin. Namely, 2.64 inches. However, for far less screen resolution. Gemini is only 320x240 pixels, while the Javelin 480x360 pixels. Used the same type of display, ie 65,536 colors TFT.

OS and Interface
Unlike the Tour, BlackBerry Gemini still using older operating system versions, namely v4.6.1, similar Javelin or Bold.

Problem interface, Curve 8520, is synonymous with the handset had the same version of software with it: Javelin and Bold. The structure and menu icons used were similar.

BlackBerry Applications and Features
Like the earlier models, the BlackBerry Gemini still bring a typical facility. Call it Push Mail, which for the moment there is still no match commercially.

For settings, BlackBerry OS already injecting capability automatic settings via the setup wizard. So, no need to bother anymore to set here and there like Pull Mail on other phones.

Another distinctive feature is the BlackBerry Messenger, which allows us to communicate in real time like a chat using a chat account from standard chat client, which is also provided (Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, Windows Live and AIM).

As with any mobile phone operating system Symbian, Windows Mobile and Android, BlackBerry OS regardless of their nature open and still could be added with various third-party applications development results

Not like the Bold and Curve 8320, BlackBerry 8520 not equipped with an internal GPS receiver. However, to simply monitor a specific location Gemini can rely on the operator LBS. The digital map was typical BlackBerry ready to be explored.

Multimedia
Gemini has a magnitude 2 MP camera, just like the Bold. It's just not equipped with LED flash and auto focus. Although it looks less bright, because light absorption was minimal, but the performance in detail the image can look perfect and smooth. Fig maximum that can be recorded is 1600x1200 pixels.

There was also a music player / video, Image / Pictue Viewer, Voice recording and a few games. Unfortunately, despite having an open operating system, you can not just insert a variety of third-party content to the Curve 8520.

Because of internal memory that carried this smartphone is small for its body size mobile phone. Namely, only amounted to 256 MB (shared). Meanwhile, applications from outside could only be installed to internal memory. Yet still supported with micro SD card slot with a capacity of 16GB maksmal. Just like the Tour and the Javelin.

Connectivity & Network
Problem connection, Gemini provides the means skyline. There are WiFi, Bluetooth and microUSB data cable. About the performance, each connection is capable of media work with the maximum. However, what's in a WiFi if you only use it for just fun to make friends. Overall, the connection point the phone is quite good and can work with the maximum.

As with most BlackBerry, Internet browsing capabilities of this smartphone using BlackBerry typical browser. For its network, the BlackBerry Gemini only supported EDGE network then only grade 10.

Battery
Gemini same batteries used with the Javelin and the Tour, its kind of lithium ion. Only, capacity powernya just a little different.

In Curve 8520 apply for 1150 mAh battery, lose bigger than the Tour that can reach 100 kilogram's. Once the filling can last 2 days with the use standr

Conclusion

(+) Pushmail, BIS / BES, WiFi, 3.5 mm audio slot, trackpad

(-) No 3G, no internal GPS, a QWERTY keypad seems tiny

Review BlackBerry Bold 9780

New OS, Camera More Tough

Create previously attracted heavy with Onyx aka BlackBerry Bold 9700, and until now have not been accomplished. Now, already present a new version as a complement Onyx was asked first, the BlackBerry 9780 aka Bold Onyx 2.

Design
Indeed, striking changes which try to offer this handheld is on camera and 5MP resolution, while the first Onyx only 3.2 MP. Sure, the interface is brought Onyx 2 is also much better and interactive than the old Onyx. This is related to the implementation of the operating system most gress, released BlackBerry, the OS v6.0. Those who are curious, about what else is new Onyx offered this, please follow the following reviews.

As identical twins, of course, physical appearance Bold aka 9780 Onyx 2 is exactly the same as 9700 Onyx. This means that the texture of the body, the structure of the keypad, as well as laying the navigation panel (trackpad and softkey), connection ports and key enhancements were identical. When compared to the Bold 9000, Onyx construction is certainly smaller and compact.

What about the QWERTY keypad on the BlackBerry flagship Onyx 2 of this? Yes, there is no noticeable difference compared to 'his brother sulung'. Stay cozy, comfortable and certainly eases the process of typing a message (SMS) and Email.

Typical generation retained Bold Onyx 2 is loh. Just look at the orange peel texture on the back cover. Begtitu well as the mechanism to open the battery cover, remains the same with Onyx old. Namely, the model slide down instead of locking mechanism like other BlackBerry types.

Overall, the design is like a nut Bold 9780 halved by 9700. So, make an already accustomed to using the first or minimal Onyx aka Gemini Curve 8520, will not be awkward anymore on operate.