blackberry-curve-8520-review

  • BlackBerry Curve 8520 – The Messenger icon

    The BlackBerry Curve 8520 (2009) was one of the best-selling BlackBerrys of all time. It introduced the optical trackpad instead of the trackball and its QWERTY keyboard was perfect for chatting on BBM, WhatsApp and Facebook.

    Key features

    • 2.4-inch TFT display (320x240 pixels).
    • 2 MP camera with video function.
    • 256 MB internal memory + microSD (up to 32 GB).
    • 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery: up to 2 days of battery life.
    • Optical trackpad, dedicated keys for volume and camera.
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB.
    • BlackBerry OS 5.0.

    BBM and messaging culture

    The Curve 8520 was famous for BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), which enabled instant chats with read and typing confirmation, long before WhatsApp. The physical QWERTY keyboard and trackpad made typing messages very fast.

    What is a BlackBerry Curve 8520 worth today?

    • Used working without box: €25-50.
    • With box and accessories: €60-90.
    • Special editions (rare colours): up to €120.

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