BlackBerry Curve 8520

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This follow-up to the Curve 8320 is slightly lighter and thinner, while switching to an optical direction control and rubberized sides. It also adds video capture, although other features are similar, including Wi-Fi with UMA, 2 megapixel camera, music player, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.

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AT&T Discontinued
T-Mobile Discontinued

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Modes	more detail less detail GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM / EDGE (2G) 850 Cellular Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 Europe, Asia, Africa 1800 DCS Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS Americas
Weight	3.73 oz (106 g)
Dimensions	4.29" x 2.36" x 0.54" (109 x 60 x 13.7 mm)
Battery	Talk: 4.5 hours max. (270 minutes) Standby: 408 hours max. (17 days) 1150 mAh LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) 2.6" diagonal Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
OS / Platform	BlackBerry OS
Processor	512 MHz
Memory	133 MB internal storage, available to user
FCC ID	L6ARCG40GW » (Approved Jul 1, 2009)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	-
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	-
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
External Display	-
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 32
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, OPP, DUN, PBA, A2DP 1.2, AVRC 1.3, SAP 1.1 2.0+EDR
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
PC Sync	-
SDIO	-
USB	supports mass storage mode
Wi-Fi	Version(s): 802.11 b/g supports WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: EDGE
UMA	Yes
WAP / Web Browser	supports RSS
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	-
Side Keys	Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware	Layout: QWERTY
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) up to 32 GB
Messaging
Email Client	supports push, attachments
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	Yes
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Text Messaging Templates	-
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	supports playlists
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 2+ megapixel
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	-
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	-
TV Output	-
Video Capture	Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
BREW	-
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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