BlackBerry Curve 8530: Pros and Cons
08.02.10
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the handset form the BlackBerry line up that is between entry-level models such as the Pearl Flip and Pearl and leading models like Bold and Tour.
The Curve 8530 comes with a fashion-forward design created for young consumers. The smartphone is considered to be smaller if compare it with the Tour and, moreover, it is lighter.
The strongest side of the device is the operating system, it runs BlackBerry OS 5.0. But still such operating system is not so revolutionary, but it provides some improvements like syncing of contacts wirelessly. It is possible to flag messages for follow up. The operating system offers improved application permission management and also it has the ability to cope with ringing profile settings.
The Curve 8530 has a less powerful processor if compare with its contemporaries like the Tour. The 8530 is regarded as a good performer, but as for its call quality, it is only average. The smartphone is equipped with a 3G Sprint antenna, Bluetooth, GPS and also Wi-Fi.
Source: Top Tech Reviews