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Posted by AngryChineseDriver Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

I see the 8520 as like a Cayenne...not a true Porsche, but it's a cash cow and financially-sound move. (Except that the 8520 is entry-level, rather than premium like the Porsche SUV.)

But what do cash cows give companies? The R&D funding to build even better products!

 
 
Posted by kmbro90 Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

when is it coming out for Verizon!

Despite this being a lower device then what I currently have I would love to buy it as a back up.

 
 
Posted by nofrillz Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

releasing the 8520 is rim/blackberry's best move so far. t=i manage a t-mobile shop and the amount of sales that this will create is ridiculous. they have basically covered the student/not so well off market in one fell swoop. our biggest selller for quite awhile was the 8900. i fully expect the 8520 to over take it

 
 
Posted by mapimages Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

I understand that this 8520 was marketed towards new BB user and for a great price, but honestly I've been a BB user for many years and theres nothing entry about it. Yeah the resolution is from 2001, but the device is solid, fast, and the trackpad is AMAZING compared to the trackball. I got the 8520 to compliment my 3GS, which is my personal device. Long story short, the 8520 is perfect for anyone looking for a emailing & BBM device.

 
 
Posted by Donnje Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

Im on my 4th BB which is a Bold, and I would consider trading it for the 8520 because I just think its slick! I love the tracpad and the size is great. I entered the colorware contest that solomandrin is putting on and I said I would take the 8520 if I won.(not knowing if the 9700 would be out at that time)

 
 
Posted by rbrodeur Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

You want to trade the flagship BB for an entry level BB with a lower resolution screen, lower build quality and camera with no flash?

The Bold is, in my opinion (and other Bold owners I know), the nicest looking BB RIM has ever put out and the 8520 looks like the cheap entry level BB that it is. The only thing not entry level about it is the price, especially if you want to buy it outright.

 
 
Posted by Imp4ct Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

I just love my 8520 Curve ;D

Just a perfect device for it's money.

... cam could be better, though ;)

 
 
Posted by lifebeginsat40 Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 942 days ago

bravo rim.