BlackBerry 8520 Gemini. This series has a different target market with the previous series, where the BlackBerry 8520 Gemini targeting middle class circles. Views BlackBerry 8520 Gemini cursory look a lot like the BlackBerry Javelin. Dimensions and ukurannnya very similar. Design and layout of the same panel. However, the most obvious distinguishes it is the trackpad on the BlackBerry 8520 Gemini, which replaces the existing trackball on the Javelin. Besides wrapping materials on the BlackBerry 8520 Gemini all underpinned by a flexible plastic material, in contrast to the Javelin, which in some parts of the material is made of metal.
Gemini 8520 is present on the market in two colors: black and white. On the BlackBerry 8520 Gemini package, the user does not get a bonus microSD, users only get the extra accessories 3.5 mm headset and data cable, manuals and handbooks, software CD and warranty card.
BlackBerry 8520 Gemini measuring 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs only 106 grams, which is the lightest weight among the series of previous BlackBerry. Inch sized screen itself 2:46, 320 x 240 pixels, with 65k color depth.
Under the screen there are 8520 Gemini trackpad panel at its center. Trackpad is a technology that was first applied to the Gemini, which to a BlackBerry next series will use this technology. Use the trackpad on the Gemini feels easier when compared with the trackball on the Javelin. Besides, there are no more problems "cleanliness" that should always be considered as in the use of a trackball.
Next was the section below the screen there are buttons Call Gemini 8520, bearing the BlackBerry menu button, the Back button and the last End button that also serves as the power button.
At the top is a menu shortcut access key music and music functions. Earpiece pinned at the top of the screen Gemini. On the left side of the Gemini 8520 are voice dial buttons, charger port which also functions as a USB port, and there is also a 3.5mm audio jack. Volume keys, camera shutter located on the right side of the Gemini 8520. While in the back there is a 2MP camera without flash and autofocus features.
Gemini BlackBerry 8520 operate using the BlackBerry OS version 4.6.1 is no news even if the OS that is used Gemini is version 5.0. At the interface Gemini homescreen icons as a shortcut into the user's favorites menu. If there are incoming messages, chat notification or the notification of social networking is not readable by the user will display a small icon at the top of the homescreen. Access to the menus at the Gemini was fast and no problems. Multitasking java application can also be applied without burdensome Gemini 8520. That's all thanks to the support 512 MHz processor that is integrated on the Gemini 8520 and OS are used.
For the theme, the Gemini 8520 there is only one default theme, then if the user wants another theme that can be downloaded on the BlackBerry Applicaton Word.
For the Phonebook on the Gemini 8520 is not limited, while there is still certainly a memory space (internal memory is 256 MB in Gemini). For each contact, the user can add details such as email addresses, home phone, office phone, etc.. Besides, there is also a quick search facility to the desired contacts. The sound produced when in contact with using the Gemini 8520 is also quite clear, both for users and for talking with, yet again, if the signal is not trouble of course, he3x.
In the sector of the message, Gemini 8520 support for the various types of messages such as SMS, MMS, and email. Each message type has its own editor, whereas for the inbox, inboxes separate emai from inbox SMS and MMS. For email, users need to apply the settings first, like an email account and password, besides that Gemini 8520 also supports multiple email accounts.
Attachments and push email as well already be done via the Gemini without any problem and fairly easy to do.
Gemini have a file manager on the media player, to use the file manager the user can enter the media player menu, then press the menu button and go into the explorer. As usual user can use the file manager to transfer files, send files, duplicate files, and delete files.
Gemini BlackBerry 8520 also provides multimedia course facilities such as music player, video player, photo gallery and voice notes. For the music player, users can access it through music shortcut keys on the side of the Gemini 8520, or via an icon on the main menu music. There is no equalizer on the music player Gemini 8520, but the resulting sound is quite good and the user can also use 3.5 mm audio port available for connecting a headset that is owned by Gemini. Music settings button on the upper side of Gemini can also be used for setting to music at the time diminimize music player or played as background while doing multitasking.
For a photo gallery, users can view images in landscape or portrait position. Users can also zoom in and out, with no problems. But in 8520 Gemini or not there is a slide show editor for photos.
As for the video player on the Gemini 8520 is capable of playing video files in 3gp format, mp4 and wmv, and can be watched in full screen mode.
For the camera does not seem to be a top priority on the Gemini 8520. Besides the camera resolution is only 2MP, no auto-focus, there are also no lights flash to support shooting in places where less light. Nevertheless, the images produced by the Gemini who can achieve a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels is enough clear and adequate to the record-making done in a fairly light conditions.
Meanwhile, to record video with a Gemini 8520, the final output is a file in 3gp format with a resolution of 320 x 240.
Affairs Internet connections and local connections, Gemini 8520 has also been prepared properly. With Quad Band GSM connection, Gemini 8520 can be used anywhere in the world, while the signal from the mobile network is still there. For internet connection, although minus the 3G and 2G networks only armed with (maximum EDGE), the connection was quite fast. Coupled with support for Wi-Fi devices to access the Internet from hotspots located around the user. Actually there are fortunately also Gemini minus 3G, in addition to setting more easily and more quickly because of traffic relief, will also be more energy efficient, because for the BlackBerry, 3G access is a waste of energy.
For local connections Gemini BlackBerry 8520 device supports Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, and there is also a slot for microSD and USB port for data transfer.
Browsers on the Gemini 8520 is a HTML browser similar to its web interface like the one on the computer. Browser in Gemini is also support for pages with flash content. Browser page can be displayed in fullscreen and the user can also zoom in and out.
8520 Gemini organizer features generally similar to that in other cell phone class in general, it just looks different. Features such as a calendar that can synchronize with social networking, Tasks useful to list the important things, Memo function is similar to Tasks, Alarms for reminders of time, calculator that might help users calculate debts (he3x), and the last voice recorder.
Application-application that are already on Gemini 8520 include facebook applications, office application document, chat application, games, and application maps.
Application for facebook users can use to view photos user and his friend, view notifications, update status, etc. and users can also upload images via Mobile Upload. Chat application available on the Gemini is Yahoo Messenger, MSN, Google Talk and BlackBerry Messenger to chat with fellow BlackBerry users. As for other woods chat application, a user must download it yourself. Applications office at 8520 Gemini useful to open and edit Microsoft Office files such as word, excel and powerpoint.
For Game provided on the Gemini 8520 is the default setting of BrickBreaker five games, Texas Hold'em King2, Sudoku, Klondike and Word Mole. Of course, users can download other games when bored with those games. Maps application provided by the Gemini 8520 is BlackBerry Maps, but it looks not too good. Users can download and install Google Maps as an alternative, where its use is easy, familiar and better looks. Unfortunately Gemini is not equipped with GPS which is one important tool to know the accurate position of the user is located.
The last of the Gemini 8520 is a Li-Ion Battery 1150 mAh which is a source of power for the Gemini 8520. Battery is able to survive for 408 hours standby and 4 hours 30 minutes talk time. To remember the user to save batteries and the application is shut down facilities when not in use, such as Wi-Fi for example.
As a final word, I can only conclude that the Gemini 8520 is quite a charming little gem of a series BlackBerry series. Gemini BlackBerry 8520 was launched into the market to compete in the middle class and also to dismissed the notion that the BlackBerry price is always expensive and can only be owned by the deep pockets. So, for those interested, happy hunting Little Pearl Gemini 8520.