The standard numerical keyboard on this breakthrough BlackBerry saves on space and increases compact portability. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly with a sleek design and the high build quality associated with all BlackBerry RIM devices. The ergonomic shape it is more comfortable for practical day in, day out – corporate and domestic use.

Screen size is lessened slightly because of the shorter width of the keyboard, but what it loses in screen size it makes up for in new smart features. Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity become the new standard, and a camera and video recording up to 3.2 mega pixels and the versatile new media player make the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 perfect for whole-life multitasking. The standard email, messaging, Facebook and Twitter support is as fantastic as ever, and with the RIM SureType input technology you will not find yourself missing the old-hat QWERY at all!

The wave design, optical track pad (replacing the older, slightly sticky mini trackball) and the velvety, pleasing-to-touch handset finish make it refreshingly intuitive to use. Simply swipe your thumb to track and select. Accuracy is no problem for this trackpad. One handed messaging is made even simpler than before with the SureType predictive text system, and the keys feel natural and ergonomic to move between and make a nice click when pressed. Approachable yet professional appearance invites the user to handle emails, calls and media simultaneously, with a processor speed of 624Mhz and a generous 256MB RAM that will handle anything you throw at it; and with a standby time of 432 hours, you don’t need to worry about this one cutting out on you when you’re expecting correspondence or a call.

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 is equipped with a 3.15 Mega Pixel camera (2048×1536 pixels) featuring auto focus and an LED flash.

Pearl 9105 supports POP3, IMAP4, Exchange and BlackBerry email capabilities, IM, 2G and 3G connectivity, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, micro USB version 2, Audio Connector, AGPS, BB Maps, and Light Sensor.

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 has the lightest gram weight (93g) in BlackBerry history and is only an incredible 13.3mm thick. It sits in the palm neatly and invites you to play, work, and communicate worldwide with its accessible “Zen” interface which offers shortcuts to most commonly used applications. You’ll be using this smartphone in no time at all with the unique, intuitive combination of SureType typing technology and convenient optical tracking.

The BlackBerry Apps store has been growing recently and there is now a wide range of compatible applications available.

Social networking is made easy with integrated Facebook and Flickr applications specially developed for the BlackBerry platform. The curved backlit QUERTY keypad is surprisingly easy to work with, despite the small key size. All the productivity-hacking tricks you’ve come to expect when working from a BlackBerry Smartphone are present in the Curve 8520, and one of the added bonuses with this handset are the dedicated media keys designed to make it simpler than ever for you to find and play your tracks. MP3, AAC and MPEG4 are all fully supported with polyphonic MP3 ringtones and vibrate alert bringing a world of music to this Smartphone’s functionality. The built in voice recorder allows you to take notes on the move. The camera supports UMA technology, a 2MP camera with 5x digital zoom for capturing those little moments that you don’t want to lose. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 Silver is equipped with a 2.46 inch screen capable of displaying over 65,000 colours and delivers surprisingly good quality for a screen of this size. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 Silver measures 109mm in length and a thickness of only 13.9mm making it comfortable to carry in ones pocket. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 Silver has a standby battery life of 408 hours and a talk time battery life of 4 hours and 30 minutes.

The only down side with this phone is that it does not support 3G, meaning that whilst away from a WiFi point internet connectivity is slow, but still usable. When within range of a connectable WiFi network however, the browser races along and works very well on most websites, and despite the small screen size this is a viable “internet phone”.

For those with time for playing games, there are a few included with the default install, and many more available for download via the BlackBerry App Store. The media keys running along the top of this Smartphone make it an all-in-one personal music and video player as well, replacing many other devices and making more room in your pocket. The Blackberry Curve Silver incorporates the newer style track pad (replacing the old style track ball) which is far more sensitive and reliable. The track pad allows a surprising degree of control over the BlackBerry 8520 and makes it very easy to work with installed software with just a flick or a swipe of the Thumb. So… not every berry has a silver lining… but you get all the silver lining you need in the fantastic BlackBerry Curve 8520 Silver!

Features of the Blackberry Curve 8520

• Dedicated Media Keys. The Blackberry Curve 8520 has dedicated media keys found on top of the phone. The keys enable you to skip tracks on the music player, fast forward, pause your music to talk to mates and using the mute button mid call.
• Palm Size. The Blackberry Curve 8520 is palm sized and fits expertly into your hand.
• Key Size. The QUERTY keyboard gives an easy typing experience.
• Bright Screen. The screen has a high resolution which makes seeing everything on the screen clear. The brightness of the screen means that even in shadow, the screen of the Blackberry Curve 8520 will be clear and readable.
• Track Pad. Instead of a Track Ball, which most Blackberry phones feature. The Blackberry Curve 8520 has a Track Pad, similar to one on a laptop.
• Applications. The Blackberry Curve 8520 has instant access to the Blackberry App World meaning you can download Applications quickly and easily.
• In Built Camera. The Blackberry Curve has an in built 2MP Camera.

Good Points of the Blackberry Curve 8520

• No Sticking. A problem reported with previous Blackberry models is that the Track Ball would often stick into place rendering the Blackberry useless until it could be unstuck. With the Blackberry Curve 8520 the new Track Pad feature means that there is no sticking just smooth navigation.
• Weight. The Blackberry Curve 8520 weights a very light 106 grams, much lighter than previous Blackberry models.
• Wireless Email. The Blackberry Curve 8520 features wireless email. Meaning you can send emails anywhere and everywhere.
• Wi-Fi Enabled. With the Curve 8520 being Wi-Fi enabled you can connect to the internet anywhere there is a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Video Camera. The Blackberry Curve 8520 has a built in video camera.
• Organiser & Planner. And organiser and planner feature means that you can plan your life on the go and then syncronise it with your computer so that your life is on your PC and Blackberry at the same time, for quick and easy time keeping.

Bad Points of the Blackberry Curve 8520

• Camera. The camera is only 2MP which is the standard camera megapixel for a phone of 3 years ago. Many people think the camera in the Blackberry Curve 8520 could be better.

Features of the Blackberry Storm 9520

• Digital QUERTY Keyboard. The keyboard on the Blackberry Storm 9520 is completely digital. It can be used in portrait or landscape mode. The digital QUERTY keyboard gives better accuracy when typing and a more natural feel.
• SureTouch. The touch screen on the Blackberry Storm 9520 is made up of SureTouch technology, the SureTouch technology gives a response at the lightest touch and remembers the pressure of your finger so you can be sure that it will respond to you.
• Long Lasting Battery. The battery in the Blackberry Storm 9250 is strong and long lasting which means the Blackberry Storm 9520 only needs to be charged every week or so if you use it normally.
• High Resolution Screen. The screen on the Blackberry Storm 9520 has a high screen resolution of 840×360 and displays over 65,000 colours. All the pictures and images viewed on the Blackberry Storm 9520 are crystal clear and sharp.
• Call Switching. This feature isn’t exclusive to the Blackberry Storm 9520 but it does work really well with the SureTouch technology. Call switching enables you to add participants to a call, or to mute the call so you can deal with other business at the touch of a button.

Good Points of the Blackberry Storm 9520

• SureTouch. An innovative new technology which eliminates the need for buttons, it works at the slightest touch and tunes itself to the pressure of your fingertips for quick and easy use of the Blackberry Storm 9520
• Fast Connectivity. The Blackberry Storm 9520 has Wi-Fi connectivity and has the fastest connectivity from a Blackberry yet.
• Easy Navigation. The Blackberry Storm 9250 doesn’t have a track pad or track ball which means the navigation is much smoother as the user doesn’t have to rely on a pad or ball which can often get stuck or broken.
• Locking. The Blackberry Storm 9520 is touch screen which you may think makes it difficult to lock the screen so you don’t call people accidentally. The Storm has a specialist locking key situated on the side of the Blackberry so you can safely lock your phone at the touch of a button.

Bad Points of the Blackberry Storm 9520

• SureTouch. Although it is the newest feature in the Blackberry range, some users have reported problems when they tried to calibrate the touch screen.

The dedicated media keys on the Blackberry Curve 8520 Purple make it even more appealing as it doubles as a music player so you don’t have to carry around an mp3 player and a phone at the same time. The Blackberry Curve 8520 Purple also has a 2MP camera and video recorder. Some have commented that the camera could have more megapixels which of course would make the quality of the video better as well but others find the megapixel count more than adequate. If you’re after more of a camera then a phone then this isn’t the Blackberry for you. The main feature of the Blackberry of course is the internet function. When Blackberry phones were first released their primary function was to be an external email device meaning that business men and women could check their emails on the go and organise business whilst travelling to and from meetings. These days it isn’t just business people who want to be organised on the go and the Blackberry Curve 8520 Purple is perfect for someone who wants to keep in contact with their family, friends and work associates on the go whilst still being stylish and in tune with their music. The famous and well used free music player Spotify has just released an application so that you can listen to your music through your Blackberry on the go.

The Blackberry Curve 8520 Purple also comes with an in built planner and organiser which can be synchronised into your computer so you can keep your planner organised wherever you go.

White of course, is not considered a colour, but because all the previously released Blackberry phones have been black with various finishes this is something new and is proving very popular. The Blackberry Curve 8520 White hits the teenage market for those kids who want something a little bit different when it comes to their Blackberry. The colour combined with all the high quality features of the Blackberry makes it just what every teenager is after. The Wi-Fi connectivity means the Blackberry Curve 8520 White can connect to the internet anywhere there is a Wi-Fi hotspot, which these days is almost everywhere! The Curve range all have downloadable applications from the Blackberry App store so you can use twitter and facebook on the go really easily.

The Blackberry Curve 8520 White also features a QUERTY keyboard and specialised calling keys for easy of use. One of the best and easiest to use features on the Blackberry 8520 White is the Track Pad. This is in place of the usual Track Ball which is used like a mouse but can stick into place making navigation quite difficult. The Track Pad is very similar to a track pad on a laptop but obviously much smaller.