Although little to get excited about on paper, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a small handset marking a big change in direction for the smartphone maker.
The Curve 8520 is full of consumer friendly perks like a new optical trackpad and dedicated buttons for getting to the media player, but still retains that iconic design and business-like facade that attracts so many to the brand.
This handset is cheaper and makes a few concessions in getting the phone into people’s hands mean the specs take a hit. 3G is no longer with the Curve 8520, but the handset still has Wi-Fi, Edge and Bluetooth on tap. Other specs include a 2 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and 256MB of inbuilt memory.
For a prepay handset, you’d be hard pressed to find a more appealing smartphone. Networks are mooted to be Vodafone in the UK and T-Mobile in the US, with an August launch window.
Pricing will be low, but just how low remains to be seen. Blackberry Curve 8520 deals are available on most networks and retailers.