The Blackberry 8520 is a great phone, which contains many useful things and applications in order to get you both organised and kept up to date with family and friends. Firstly the actual phone itself is very comfortable to use, it has a QWERTY keyboard which allows you to type without making it much of an effort. If you are not a fan of touch screen phones, than Blackberry is a phone suitable for you. The screen is not very big, however other aspects make up for it. There are many applications you can download, from radio if you are a music lover to games. It is typically known as a business type of phone, you can download applications which suit your needs. A 'memo pad' is included, this allows you to quickly type down notes, essays and many more things. If you are on pay as you go you can pay an extra five pounds in order to get Blackberry Messenger, you have your own pin which others can add and you can keep in contact with them at any time. This is very useful for those who like to keep in contact with family and friends, and can socialize with them as they are only a 'ping' away.