BlackBerry have kept the business users features and have also put more of a media and entertainment spin on the new 8520 Curve, so to make the most of the phone there are a few accessories that you should invest in – especially if you’ve upgraded from the 8310 as the cases & chargers for the 8520 are different.

To help you make the right choice in deciding on accessories for your new smart phone, we’ve compiled our list of top 10 accessories for the BlackBerry Curve 8520.

1. BlackBerry 8520 Curve Swivel holster

The BlackBerry 8520 is a stylish looking phone that needs a stylish case to go with it – especially as you don’t get one in the box with the phone. This BlackBerry 8520 Curve Swivel holster is made from premium lambskin leather and has a rotating belt clip on the rear. It has a proximity sensor that can automatically change the alert tones on your 8520 Curve when ever it’s inserted or removed from the case.

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Swivel Holster

2. BlackBerry Curve 8520 Skins

BlackBerry Skins are an extremely popular way of protecting your BlackBerry Curve 8520. They are a rubber case that wraps tightly around your phone protecting the back cover and edges against damage.  They leave all the audio and charging ports accessible aswell as the side keys. BlackBerry Skins are available in a range of colours.

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Skins

3. BlackBerry Curve 8520 Screen Protector

The last thing you’re going to want to do to the screen of your brand new Curve 8520 is scratch it.  This screen protector has been specifically made for the BlackBerry 8520 Curve, is easy to install and can be removed easily, leaving no residue behind.

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Screen Protector

4. BlackBerry 8520 Curve Battery

The BlackBerry 8520 will be a workhorse for some people – a business tool that you can’t be without. If you’re going to be out of the office for the day and know that you’re going to be on your phone a lot, then then best accessory you can get will be a BlackBerry 8520 Curve spare battery.

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Battery

5. BlackBerry 8520 Curve Car Charger

Battery life is never great on a smartphone so a car charger is a worthwhile investment. The genuine BlackBerry MicroUSB Car charger will work in both 12v and 24v vehicles (Cars, Lorries and Trucks). The BlackBerry Curve 8520 uses a different charger to older BlackBerry devices so double check to make sure you order the right one.

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Car Charger

6. SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC memory card

The high resolution display and the 2MP camera make this phone perfect for recording videos, taking photos and playing music, but it’s limited internal memory means that it won’t be long before you run out of storage space. This SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC memory card will hold over 7000 photos, 1500 songs or 9 hours of video recording.

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Sandisk 8GB Micro SDHC Memory Card

7. BlackBerry HS655+ Bluetooth Headset

BlackBerry and Plantronics have teamed up to create the BlackBerry HS655+ Bluetooth Headset. It’s a lightweight ‘in-ear’ headset that weighs just 9g and comes with a charging case that can clip to your pocket and vibrates when a call comes in. The HS655+ can be charged using a Mini USB data cable or Mains/Car Charger. It supports last number redial, voice dialing volume change and mute.

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BlackBerry HS655+ Bluetooth Headset

8. BlackBerry VM605 Bluetooth Car Kit

The BlackBerry VisorMount Speaker phone is extremely easy to use. Just clip it to your car’s visor, turn it on, and you’re ready to start making and taking hands-free calls on the go. It supports voice activated dialing, caller ID, and verbal notifications to let you know who’s calling, you can stay in touch while keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. It has a built in FM transmitter that can be used to broadcast audio from your calls, music and sat nav through your car stereo without having to connect any wires.  It uses the same Micro USB charger as your phone too, so you won’t need to buy a separate car charger for your Curve 8520.

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BlackBerry VM605 Bluetooth Car Kit

9. Parrot MKi9200 Fitted Car Kit for BlackBerry 8520 Curve

Parrot have always made fantastic car kits and the Mki range are no exception.  There are three options available, the MKi9000, Mki9100 and the Mki9200.  The main differences between them being the display screen that comes with them.  I’ve chosen the MKi9200 as the best one for the Curve 8520 because the external screen makes it easier to navigate the menu’s and to see who’s calling you without having to look at your phone. You can play music from your phone through the MKi9200 using Bluetooth or 3.5mm line in.  The Mki9200 will synchronise with your phone book, and supports voice dialing.  There is also a small remote that you can attach to your dash or steering wheel to control your music and calls. Regular software updates that improve compatibility with BlackBerry phones are available free of charge from the Parrot website.

Mki9200 for BlackBerry Curve 8520

This isn’t the full range of accessories, just a selection of the ones that we think do the best job of enhancing your phone. If you’ve not seen the accessory here that’s right for you, then take a look at all of our BlackBerry 8520 Curve Accessories.

BlackBerry have kept the business users features and have also put more of a media and entertainment spin on the new 8900 Curve, so to make the most of the phone there are a few accessories that you should invest in – especially if you’ve upgraded from the 8310 as the cases & chargers for the 8900 are different.

To help you make the right choice in deciding on accessories for your new smart phone, we’ve compiled our list of top 10 accessories for the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

Blackberry Curve 8900 Swivel Pouch

1. BlackBerry 8900 Curve Swivel holster

The BlackBerry 8900 is a stylish looking phone that needs a stylish case to go with it. The Pouch that’s included with the phone does an ok job of protecting it, but it’s nothing special. This BlackBerry 8900 Curve Swivel holster is made from premium lambskin leather and has a rotating belt clip on the rear. It builds in protection for the trackball and has a proximity sensor that can automatically change the alert tones on your 8900 curve when ever it’s inserted or removed from the case.

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Flexishield Plus for BlackBerry 8900 Curve

2. BlackBerry Curve 8900 FlexiShield Plus

This protective case is similar in style to a silicone case, but much much tougher. They are made from a tough gel that transfers the energy away from your phone when you drop it. They have a non slip feel to them, so the chance of it slipping out of your hand is greatly reduced. FlexiShield Plus includes a clear screen protector to prevent scratches from ruining the display. The FlexiShield is also available without the screen protector.

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Privacy Screen Protector for BlackBerry 8900 Curve

3. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Privacy Screen Protector

I’m sure that we’ve all had times when we’re sat reading our messages or emails on our phones, only to find that the person sat behind or next to us is also reading them. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Privacy Screen Protectors are designed to stop people from reading your screen. They’re a tough protective layer that fixes easily to the screen of your phone, but once fitted will only allow people looking straight at the screen to see what’s on the screen. Look at an angle from the side and you won’t be able to see a thing.

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BlackBerry 8900 Curve Battery DX1

4. BlackBerry 8900 Curve spare battery

The BlackBerry 8900 will be a workhorse for some people – a business tool that you can’t be without. If you’re going to be out of the office for the day and know that you’re going to be on your phone a lot, then then best accessory you can get will be a BlackBerry 8900 Curve spare battery.

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Charging Pod for BlackBerry 8900 Curve

5. BlackBerry 8900 Curve Charging Pod

With this, you have a great way of showing off your new phone at home or in the office while charging the battery. It can be connected to a mains charger, or to your computer using a USB cable and charges the battery using two small charging pads on the back of your phone so there is no need to mess around with cables. Simply stand it in the pod to start charging.

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Sandisk 8GB Micro SDHC Memory Card

6. SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC memory card

The high resolution display and the better quality camera make this phone perfect for recording videos, taking photos and playing music, but it’s limited internal memory means that it won’t be long before you run out of storage space. This SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC memory card will hold over 7000 photos, 1500 songs or 9 hours of video recording.

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BlackBerry HS655+ Bluetooth Headset

7. BlackBerry HS655+ Bluetooth Headset

BlackBerry and Plantronics have teamed up to create the BlackBerry HS655+ Bluetooth Headset. It’s a lightweight ‘in-ear’ headset that weighs just 9g and comes with a charging case that can clip to your pocket and vibrates when a call comes in. The HS655+ can be charged using a Mini USB data cable or Mains/Car Charger. It supports last number redial, voice dialing volume change and mute.

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Brodit Active Holder for BlackBerry 8900 Curve

8. BlackBerry 8900 Curve Brodit Active Holder

This phone-specific cradle will hold your phone securely and has a car charger wired into it. As the charging port is quite low on the side of the 8900 Curve, there is a cut out that allows you to charge your phone while it’s in the holder. They are made from a strong ABS plastic and are designed to be screwed onto your dashboard, although if you don’t fancy doing this you can use a Brodit ProClip. These are secure mounting pads that clip on to your dashboard and can be removed without causing any damage to your vehicle. ProClips provide an ideal base for fixing an active holder on to.

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Supertooth Visor One Bluetooth Car Kit

9. Supertooth Visor One Bluetooth Car Kit

For many BlackBerry 8900 users, the BlackBerry is a second phone – often provided by the company you work for. If you also carry your personal mobile around with you, you’ll know how difficult it can be to stay safe and legal on a handsfree in the car. The Supertooth Visor One will solve this problem for you. It’s a Multipoint Bluetooth Car Kit, which means that you can pair it to two phones at the same time. Both your BlackBerry and your personal phone can connect simultaneously, and no matter which phone rings, you can take the call on the handsfree without any complicated button presses. Just hit the answer button and the call comes through nice and clear. The Visor One also supports the A2DP profile, so if you have music stored on your mobile, you can play it back through the car kit too.

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THB Bury Fitted Car Kit for BlackBerry 8900 Curve

10. THB Bury Fitted Car Kit for BlackBerry 8900 Curve

THB Bury are the only manufacturer that still make hard-wired car kits. These kits will charge your phone while it’s in the cradle, can be connected to an external antenna and will hold your phone securely in the car. The best thing about the THB System 8 Car kit is that the cradles are interchangeable, so when ever you change your phone, you don’t have to replace the whole kit, just the cradle that the phone sits in. To get the THB Bury you will need to order two parts, the THB Bury System 8 Kit and the THB Bury BlackBerry 8900 Curve Cradle. THB Car Kits require Professional Car Kit Installation.

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This isn’t the full range of accessories, just a selection of the ones that we think do the best job of enhancing your phone. If you’ve not seen the accessory here that’s right for you, then take a look at all of our BlackBerry 8900 Curve Accessories.