BlackBerry 8520 now available in Vodafone UK, free on contract

13 August, 2009
Back when BlackBerry 8520 was announced, it was supposed to hit T-Mobile first with Vodafone availability being pretty much a rumor only (though a quite reliable one). Well, the new 3G-less BlackBerry...

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  • Anonymous
  • P%n
  • 14 Aug 2009

Mr. Vodafone, 14 Aug 2009I am working for Vodafone Germany, and I have to say, Black... moreI work for Vodafone in Australia and I have to say that the Storm is one of the most problematic phones we sell.

The Bold and Curve are fairly decent phones.

Blackberries don't really need 3G as the Blackberry service compresses data a lot which there's not that much difference in speed you only really need the 3G for YouTube anyway.

It's interesting that they got the trackpad from the Samsung i780.

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    • Anonymous
    • j8L
    • 14 Aug 2009

    shakespeareonlo, 13 Aug 2009firstfail.

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      • Anonymous
      • j8L
      • 14 Aug 2009

      Anonymous, 14 Aug 2009I'm an 8900 curve owner, and I can already sync my handset ... moreAre you using third party programs or hacks to do so?

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        • mCS
        • 14 Aug 2009

        whoop whoop a new blackberry cant wait to add it to my collection

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          • Anonymous
          • S35
          • 14 Aug 2009

          I'm an 8900 curve owner, and I can already sync my handset with itunes, so how can this one be the 1st to do so????

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            • Anonymous
            • M3s
            • 14 Aug 2009

            The 8520 has been out in cpw for a week now! Excellent handset for the price! 199.95 GBP on pay as you go, but unlocked variant! Bargain!

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              • Mr. Vodafone
              • 31{
              • 14 Aug 2009

              I am working for Vodafone Germany, and I have to say, BlackBerry is the most comfortable MobilePhone in the World. I am waiting for the new BlackBerry and i'll buy it on the first day when it's released for Vodafone Germany.

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                • Rip
                • G2G
                • 13 Aug 2009

                Sync with iTunes!!! OMG!!! No way!!! It's amazing!!!
                Hmph... big freaking woop!!

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                  • Mustafa
                  • u1w
                  • 13 Aug 2009

                  Guys there is no GPS in BB 8520, check the blackberry website and you will see that it is clearly stated that there is no GPS in 8520 though the another model 8510 which is expected later this year will have GPS.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nF%
                    • 13 Aug 2009

                    its a blackberry thats 25 a month, all the features of its bigger brother the 8900 (apart from the camera, but all BB camera's are sub-par anyway as far as detail goes). its a great little handset for what its for, internet and email!

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                      • Anonymous
                      • pt1
                      • 13 Aug 2009

                      No 3g and a low resolution camera in addition to its high price in comparison to other better featured devices means this device is not likely to appeal to the consumer market. RIM is launching such a device as wish to broaden their reach but the lack of 3G may deter many who otherwise would consider it.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • TkM
                        • 13 Aug 2009

                        I like the look of this, but lack 3g does put me off.

                        Hang on, did they mention itunes? I'm turned off.

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                          • jay
                          • PSv
                          • 13 Aug 2009

                          blackberry phones are beginning to be more popular with its design.. incredibly stylish..

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                            • shakespeareonlo
                            • fXD
                            • 13 Aug 2009

                            there is no way for vodafone egypt to provide us customers with such good free on contract devices

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                              • shakespeareonlo
                              • fXD
                              • 13 Aug 2009

                              first