BlackBerry 8520 Purple

Blackberry Curve 8520 Purple is a money-saving smartphone that was released by RIM, the Canadian mobile phone manufacturer in 2009. The handset is ideal for anyone who wants to upgrade to a smartphone and wants a Blackberry experience.

The phone promises many impressive features. The dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and 106g of weight, the phone is convenient to carry as well as to hold in hand. The design resembles a typical Blackberry phone. This is the first device in which the company has introduced optical trackpad. The trackpad replaces the ‘mini trackball’ that the company had in its previous phones till now. This is a change that has been liked by all Blackberry users and has been successful.

The trackpad is very touch sensitive and is very comfortable to use. The menu can be easily accessed and navigating the device is so much easier. The messaging features of the phone remains the best and RIM has once again proved that it is difficult to beat it when it comes to emailing and messaging. Another area where the device scores is the QWERTY keyboard. It remains as good as ever and makes typing so much easier. Three media buttons located at the top make the device more music friendly. Tracks can be easily played and shifted with these buttons.

Considering all its features and the fact that the phone is available at around £125 with PAYG deals, the phone is a good buy.  Available in purple, the handset is a refreshing change from the previous Black coloured Blackberry phones.