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easy to use
hi there
if you need a simple straight forward no nonsense phone that is reliable this is it
I use this as a spare but forget about the internet or lots of apps phone calls texts ok but internet it is all blackberry and it is a small app store with very little to choose from I bought this as it was cheap just to put in the car just incase off emergencies battery life is good the handling is fairly so as a spare cheap phone you cannot go wrong goodRead full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: ideals2008
No wifi Blackberry.
As 'New, Old Stock mobile phones go, the Blackberry 8520 arrived via the Royal mail as expected. On opening the packaging, the phone was exactly as described on the ebay advertisement. I charged the phone up, inserted the sim card and an 8 Gb micro SD card, all good.
The phone rings up and texts fine.
My main issue with the phone it that no matter how hard I, my son and a friend who used to work in a mobile phone shop, the phone will not connect to any WIFI source. I downloaded the full instruction manual off the internet, but we still cant get it to connect.
The phone itself is a nice little unit, it's got all the office package on it (which works but I have not used yet).
Another minor issue that I noticed is that the 8 Gb SD card caused the phone to freeze, lock up. I changed the card to a smaller 1 Gb SD card and it worked fine, which leads me to think that due to its age, the phone could not handle the larger card.
The internet connection problem WIFI issue is a disappointment, but I shall continue asking around people 'in the know' because I feel that I/We have overlooked something simple so as to enable the phone to connect.
Having said all that, taking the phones age into account, it is still a nice little phone to own and use.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: londonmagicstore
Works fine
Looks like a new one and works fine. Thanks. Still has Vodafone image come up on start up which I would like to get rid of but seem unable to because I’m not with Vodafone. Had a bad experience with them on another phone and another contract so would never choose them again. I don’t like the reminder every time I start up this phone. Any tips? Otherwise really excellent mobile phone. Brilliant battery life - can carry a spare - not like iPhones.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: londonmagicstore
Grest
Just bought this as a replacement for a family member. They are delighted with it especially the long battery life. A great price thoroughly recommended. Many thanks
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Good little phone
It's a decent little phone but annoying you have to pay for BlackBerry add-ons to use the internet for it
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: special_offers1
My Perfect Phone!!
I have had several of these phones now they are compact, easy to use and stand up to considerable wear and tear which is important to me. Also love the old school games,
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: londonmagicstore
Bargain phone
Good price for a well designed phone helps me write emails quickly, looks good as well, cannot complain
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: londonmagicstore
Great phone.
Very pleased with this phone. Love the menus. Ideal for business, voice, emails and sms with no apps to distract you.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: special_offers1
Locked phone
I'm giving this phone a low rating purely because it claims it is unlocked when it isn't - meaning I am completely unable to use it unless I pay a fee larger than the phone itself. I will have to return it and carry on looking. Actual device was in good condition.Read full review
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Value for money -cheap
The phone works OK. Bit of a challenge for Vodafone. On £12 contract.
WEB not working, but get notice of emails. I can't open techs ones, but I can . Learning exercise.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: adiskss