Top BlackBerry Curve 8520 Accessories

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 might be a brand new BlackBerry handset, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any accessories available for it. The 8520 Curve is the replacement for the 8300 Curve which was a great handset that packed a lot of features into a pretty small design.  The 8520 combines the features from the 8300, 8310 and 8320 into one device and as with all BlackBerry’s its great for email and messaging. The BlackBerry 8520 Curve weighs less and is slightly smaller then the 8310 Curve and has WiFi and GPS built in. It’s also the first BlackBerry handset to feature a trackpad in place of the usual trackball.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.