Rogers 8520 emerges

[underwhere]

http://media.boygeniusreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/rogers-gemini-exc.jpg

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/09/13/rogers-blackberry-curve-8520-comes-out-of-hiding/#more-34494

[nadim]

I am guessing this should be a $99 3 year contract phone not too bad for an entry blackberry for new users.

[urbnlgcy]

It's been an interesting evolution for Blackberry. From the trackwheel, to the trackball, and now the trackpad (let's forget about SurePress for the moment). A lot of people are going to complain about having to get used to this for playing BrickBreaker :D

[Skippy101]

it does look good, a nice addition. if it comes in at 99 bucks this will sell very well

[lovemymobile]

here are some specs from the RIM site:

* 2.0MP Digital Camera
* Video Camera Capabilities
* Supports BlackBerry App World™
* 256MB Flash Memory
* Wi-Fi® enabled
* Bluetooth® enabled
* Multimedia Player
* Wireless Email
* Organizer
* Browser
* Phone
* SMS/MMS
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrycurve8500/nd1.jpg

[Hog]

Any dates on this yet? or still sometime in october

[Frankie]

should be coming soon. Promo material hit stores

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/rogers-curve-8520-promo-image.jpg

[westview]

I have seen online that this BB comes in 3 colours - Black, Frost and Violet! Has anyone heard, what colours Rogers will be selling? I'm assuming Black for sure, but it would be nice if they got the violet or even frost :)

[pencils]

I've heard a white version may be coming? Is this the "frost" you speak

[westview]

I'm not really sure if the white is considered the frost. In the pictures I've seen online the frost looks white but it is described more as light blue. I'd actually be happier with a white over frost!!

[theninjasquad]

how is this different then the 8900 Curve? It seems like Rogers has two next gen Curves while none of the other carriers have one at all, just the old 8300 series Curve.

[nadim]

media keys is diff and this has a 2.0 mega pixel.

This is supposed to be a lower brand bb surprised its not on fido.

I wanna see some Bold 2 marketing :)

[lovemymobile]

more pics, in white now!
not Rogers though (i think)

http://static.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/onyxb_thumb.jpg

http://www.berryreview.com/2009/09/18/rumor-blackberry-9700-bold-release-date-more-prototype-pictures/

[Herb Tarlek]

I am actually looking forward to the Storm 2. those videos of it looked really good. nice improvements

[bittersweet]

it's a toss up for the Bpold 9700!!!! That is looking sweet :)

[lovemymobile]

when is this coming out? Anyone know?

[bittersweet]

hearing first week of October, nothing confirmed but maybe the Tuesday the 5th as they always launch on Tuesdays

[Skippy101]

waiting to see the bold 9700, that is better

[cracked]

the 8520 is good, but 8900 is better. 9700 sounds better than all of them though

[Neon]

guess this is coming next week? dummy phones arrived. is this going to be $149?

[12345]

what about that "Atlas" that was leaked?? sounds good
http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/atlas.jpg

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/30/leaked-images-of-the-blackberry-atlas/

[Skippy101]

guess this is coming next week? dummy phones arrived. is this going to be $149?

If TMobile is selling it for $129 I bet Rogers is going to sell if for $179

[SA5195]

Me want 9700 lol

[007]

^ does look better than the original Bold 9000.

[MobileSyrup]

Best Buy has the Rogers Curve 8520 as "available" for $99 on 3-year
http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/10/01/best-buy-puts-unreleased-rogers-blackberry-curve-8520-available-for-99-99/

[007]

now that is a good price!!

[greek]

this is simply great news. thanks Best Buy!n:)

[underwhere]

$99.99!!!! TMobile has this for 129 now. Is Canada getting better pricing already?

[lovemymobile]

when is this coming out though

[Herb Tarlek]

is this coming this week?

[dougfriessen]

I think the rumour was today or tom.

[Kronk86]

I'd wait for the 9700.

[dougfriessen]

this was released today :)

[1984]

where? could not find anything on the Rogers site

[Kronk86]

It's there now...Stores should have some units in stock.

[BamBam]

wicked... now we just need the Storm 2!

[newton]

How come this is such a low price to start for a BlackBerry? $99 on a 3-year is good no?
What's wrong with this BB?

[Kronk86]

How come this is such a low price to start for a BlackBerry? $99 on a 3-year is good no?
What's wrong with this BB?

Nothing is wrong with it, but it's no BB Tour or Bold. It's not even an 8900 for that matter.

The 8520 is like the old curve. Nothing special, but still gets the job done.

It's a good entry level Blackberry.

[007]

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Futureshop-pricedrop-curve8520.jpg

49 bucks (http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/10/09/rogers-blackberry-curve-8520-now-49-99-at-future-shop/) at FS already! WTF???

[greek]

that is a great deal, but the 9700 is coming. Sorry 8520 ;)

[westview]

i was excited to check out the new lavender 8520. Unfortunatley when I went to Rogers, they did have the dummy model available but I was told Rogers may not be launching the lavendar at all. They only had stock of the black!

I really did like the lavender, it would have persuaded me to finally get a blackberry !

[lovemymobile]

anyone by this? How is it?

[1984]

looks kinda cheap actually. like the trackpad too basic to have for 3 years

[Frankie]

looks like MobileSyrup has another contest going. 8520 up for grabs
http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/10/30/win-a-rogers-blackberry-curve-8520-contest/

[greek]

saw Rogers dropped the price to $49.99 already, 50 bucks drop in 2 weeks

[AlierneOricle]

that does blow... but consistant with how the rest of the world is.good on rogers for extending. Think it will be permanent?