Canada made phone vendor offers a relatively affordable price. However, it still provides complete features and amenities, not far different from previous series.
Physically, the BlackBerry 8520 aka Gemini similar to the Javelin and the Tour. Naturally, all three of this series is derived from the portfolio in the same family, namely Curve. Only, Gemini body look more petite than the two previous series.
Striking differences in the design is a material cover, keypad and screen. For Gemini cover material, the material used is a combination of soft plastic and rubber. As a result, this smartphone also resilient.
On the keypad sector, although the same as the Javelin, Tour and Bold, unfortunately, a QWERTY keypad Gemini feels more mini than the other series QWERTY keypad.
Problem screen, the BlackBerry Gemini has a size slightly larger than the Javelin. Namely, 2.64 inches. However, for far less screen resolution. Gemini is only 320x240 pixels, while the Javelin 480x360 pixels. Used the same type of display, ie 65,536 colors TFT.
OS and Interface
Unlike the Tour, BlackBerry Gemini still using older operating system versions, namely v4.6.1, similar Javelin or Bold.
Problem interface, Curve 8520, is synonymous with the handset had the same version of software with it: Javelin and Bold. The structure and menu icons used were similar.
Physically, the BlackBerry 8520 aka Gemini similar to the Javelin and the Tour. Naturally, all three of this series is derived from the portfolio in the same family, namely Curve. Only, Gemini body look more petite than the two previous series.
Striking differences in the design is a material cover, keypad and screen. For Gemini cover material, the material used is a combination of soft plastic and rubber. As a result, this smartphone also resilient.
On the keypad sector, although the same as the Javelin, Tour and Bold, unfortunately, a QWERTY keypad Gemini feels more mini than the other series QWERTY keypad.
Problem screen, the BlackBerry Gemini has a size slightly larger than the Javelin. Namely, 2.64 inches. However, for far less screen resolution. Gemini is only 320x240 pixels, while the Javelin 480x360 pixels. Used the same type of display, ie 65,536 colors TFT.
OS and Interface
Unlike the Tour, BlackBerry Gemini still using older operating system versions, namely v4.6.1, similar Javelin or Bold.
Problem interface, Curve 8520, is synonymous with the handset had the same version of software with it: Javelin and Bold. The structure and menu icons used were similar.
