BlackBerry 8520

THE GOOD: WIFI, Integrated GPS, QWERTY Keyboard

THE BAD: Big Size

Added on: July 2009

BlackBerry 8520 Specifications

Usability
Display Resolution	320x240px
Display Color	65k
Display Technology	TFT
Input / Navigation	QWERTY Keyboard Navigation Joystick / Button Music-Dedicated Keys
Stand-by Time	408h
Talk Time	4.5h
Vibration	Available
Ringtones	MP3 Polyphonic

Connectivity
Compatible Networks	GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GSM 850
Positioning System	Integrated GPS
WLAN	Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
USB	v2.0
Bluetooth	v2.0
EDGE	Class 10
HSCSD	HSCSD Support
GPRS	Class 10

Software
Operating System	BlackBerry OS
Java	MIDP 2
Major Software	Blackberry Connectivity

Hardware
Processor Speed	512MHz
RAM	128MB
External Memory	microSD
Internal Memory	256MB
Camera Resolution	2 Megapix
Video Recording	Available
Battery	1150 mAh

Ergonomics
Dimensions	109x60x13.9mm
Weight	106g
Form Factor	Candy Bar

Ballpark Price Estimate

152.30 to 186.90 US$

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