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How Good Is The BlackBerry 7520? Find Out...

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BlackBerry 7520

The BlackBerry 7520

This technical BlackBerry 7520 review is based on a computer algorithm, it doesn't constitute an actual hands-on review. It outlines its strengths and weaknesses so that you make a sound decision.

The Good:

  1. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  2. Full Keyboard: It has a full keyboard. It helps not just when typing text but also when browsing the Internet and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
  3. Push-to-Talk (PTT): The BlackBerry 7520 supports Push-to-talk (PTT), a technology that allows you to instantly talk to other people owning a PTT phone on the same network, just by the push of a button, as with a walkie-talkie. (score: 7/7)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 6.10 ounces of the BlackBerry 7520 is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you could find it heavy. (score: 0/20)
  2. Talk Time: A talk time of 175 minutes. This is just basic. (score: 8/20)
  3. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 75 hours. Not quite sufficient for most users, in my opinion. (score: 4/20)
  4. Phone Book: It can only store phone book entries. If you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. (Find phones with more phone book entries) (score: 4/20)
  5. Wireless Data System: Not Bluetooth-enabled. (score: 0/7)

Overall Score: 40


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the BlackBerry 7520:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Considering that manufacturers do not necessarily list features in full, some features may be missing. For that reason, the program that generates these technical reviews may yield absurd results. Shall that happen, let me know by email.

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