Curve 8520 Quad-Band Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, Bluetooth and Wi-fi - US Warranty-White

This phone is really good, since I got it I have used it for more than making phone calls. I use it as a PDA, I like the fact that you can download Word documents to it, since I have kids it is nice because I can carry school documents like supply lists and other important things that we use. The contacts are really good, you can put all their information, the calendar is awesome just everything in it is very useful. I was thinking about buying an MP3 but this phone is good as an MP3 too, the battery life is really good and I did not have to buy a separte MP3. The only thing that was not pleasing is that the Wi-fi connection for this phone is really weak, so if you are planning on using it with wi-fi you will get frustrated. I found that out after I got the phone. The good thing is that if you want to download something through App world you can use the usb cable and open the memory card in Windows explorer and download through there, it is actually easier than using the Blackberry programs at least for me, so is not that bad. I don't really use the CD that came with the phone which is the Blackberry Desktop when I actually got it for the first time it would not work at all, after doing research online, I downloaded a Desktop version from blackberry site, then the CD started working but I still don't use it. Besides that I think that everything else is really good. The camera is also pretty good. I bought the white model because the black one was pricier, but I am pleased with it, I actually like it more than the black model now. I use this phone with a prepaid carrier T-mobile and since it was open/unlocked phone there was no problem, and I have had no problems at all. Since this is my first smart phone I have to say that I am very pleased with it. I am also pleased with Amazon's service, I did read some bad reviews that they had given Amazon and the phone, but I have to say I am glad I did not pay attention to those. I actually went to[...] and read their reviews before I made my decision since they give the pros and cons of the phones. I have to say that I am glad I got this phone. Since I have also dealt with Amazon before I knew that if for any reason I would have to return something they are really good at working with customers, they have even helped me to deal with products that were ordered through one of the other market places, so I have to say that so far Amazon has made a good impression on us.

RIM seems to be struggling to keep up with other phone manufacturers, but if you are looking for a fairly basic unlocked smartphone (with a pretty good keyboard), this is a decent "cheap" option. Phone came brand new, fully unlocked, HOWEVER, it was shipped and sold by Amazon when I bought it, so your mileage may vary with other distributors (as the reviews below me seem to indicate). I've had this phone for 9 months now, and it's survived many nosedives into concrete (maybe I've just been lucky) so it gets extra points for durability. Also, as an aside, been charging it using my Kindle charger for 6 months now, and my battery is still great, if anyone finds themselves charger-less like me. :)

This is the perfect little phone for my needs but, be forewarned. All of the instructions and the phone itself come in Spanish. I eventually found the language settings and changed it. The SIM card was missing from the holder but luckily I didn't need one. I definitely liked the white color more than I thought I would and the physical keypad is raised and lighted, makes it easier to text.

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I love the Blacberry style and I can see with White ! But I received it with a dead battery for which I do not appreciate! I bought a battery so I could use my phone, I sent the dead battery back to you for a refund, however you wanted the whole phone back or you would not give me a refund , only a measly $10.00 credit for another order in the future! This was not customer friendly treatment! I will not do business with you again for that reason! you need to change your return policy! Patsy A Schreiber/Shaul!

The phone was exactly what I was looking for. It was completely unlocked and worked with networks in Canada and Barbados with no hassle at all. The camera zooms 5x which rocks and the shutter speed is super fast. This was definitely money well spent. I would reccomend this phone from this trader to everyone.

It is a very cute smartphone :) Great for girls~~~ The shipping is fast. The only thing I don't like is that the outside board has a narrow gap after I used it for 2 weeks.... Maybe it comes from the time I dropped it into the floor.... protect your phone well. It is fragile.

Good phone, works well anywhere, get out of the plane buy a new SIM card and voila. Very inexpensive so, you’ll not be upset if you lose it, like I always do. This is my seventh 8520 in 2 years.