First Live Photos of the Gemini - BlackBerry Curve 8520!
If you
saw this forum post the other week or
listened to our last podcast, you'll know that we've been
startingto get a better idea of what the "Gemini" is all about. And thanks tothese first live photos, now you can see it for yourself!!!
As it's currently labeled on the
Options > Aboutscreen, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 features some new innovations fromResearch in Motion, including an "optical trackball" (so long stickyballs!) and dedicated media player buttons. The Curve 8520 has anupdated look too: on the front of the device the LCD protector sort ofextends down over the buttons for a more polished appearance; theperimeter of this new Curve is rubberized (rubber coated buttons) andthe whole device has that swanky
blacked-out look from factory.
Despite the lack of 3G, all-in-all this looking like a pretty nice extension to the Curve line. It's
definitely a device I can't wait to get my hands on (optical trackball?!!) and try. Be sure to post your reactions in the comments!
More BlackBerry Curve 8520 Photos
Curve 8900-like keyboard, optical trackball and updated look
Currently labeled as the 8520 - currently running OS 4.6.1, but will launch with 5.0
Dedicated media player buttons on the top of the device. Notice the "Curve" branding.
Body features rubberized sides/buttons. No flash on the camera?!
We can't wait to get our hands on this one!