BlackBerry Curve 8520 (Gemini) - Cheap but luxurious !

If we look physically, the BlackBerry 8520 (Gemini) is similar to Jevelin and Tour. No wonder that three BlackBerry's are family of Curve. But if we look at body BlackBerry 8520 (Gemini) looks smaller than its predecessor. The most visible difference between Jevelin, Tour, and Gemini is on the cover design, where the BlackBerry 8520 (Gemini) was used the material combination between soft plastic and rubber. So, this smartphone can be resistant to slash.

Unlike the Tour, the BlackBerry 8520 (Gemini) are still using OS v4.6.1 and the Tour have been using the BlackBerry Operating System v4.7.1. For processors that use on the BlackBerry 8520 (Gemini) slightly slower than the Tour is on the clock speed of 512MHz. Interface on the BlackBerry 8520, the 8520 Curve's interface is same with the Javelin and the Bold. Structure and icons on the menu was same. On the whole interface on the Gemini is not much different from the other Curve models.

Like its predecessor, this BlackBerry Gemini still carries a typical application of RIM, such as Push Mail. Please note that until now remained PushMail applications is favorit application from RIM products. To use PushMail, users must subscribe to the service BIS/BES service. Here, 10 email accounts can be delegated well and accessed in real time.

One thing that's interesting from BlackBerry is it own operating system, as well as mobile phones with the Symbian, Windows Mobile, or Android operating system, BlackBerry OS also open to add third party applications. For business, BlackBerry Gemini also supports the same applications with the BlackBerry Tour, Javelin or Bold. It name is To Go the Office application . Unfortunately, this application isn't fully free, this application is still in trial version. One of them is a memo pad, to record the various appointments, tasks and Voice Note is also available in the default version. Gemini also has applications for social networks like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

BlackBerry Gemini camera equipped with 2 megapixels, like Bold. It's just that the Gemini doesn't have flash and autofocus. Camera settings were fairly standard. Although it looks less than satisfactory, but the Story images appear smooth and perfect.

Gemini media connection quite complete, which Gemini has supported WiFi, Bluetooth and microUSB. Media connections performance was fairly maximum.

by Nadiar