The Curve is already the number 1 selling smartphone in the US, but the Blackberry 8520 is set to make RIM a whole bunch more money in the near future. Some have already branded this thing a ‘failure’, but we think those branders are, well, idiots. Because even without the 3G, even with a crappy camera, even without a few of the things that make the top-end Blackberries so very special, we think this thing is going to sell like hot cakes.

Only a couple of years ago, there was only one thing people wanted from phones: sleekness. Handsets were basically judged on how sleek / slim they were. All anyone wanted was the lightest / most shiny / least thick, so that’s all that manufacturers spent their times developing. However, times have changed, and even at the expense of looks, manufacturers are bowing to a change in pressure and making phones that actually favour function over form. The Blackberries, for example, have never even been close to attractive, and the Blackberry Curve 8520 is no exception. But what it is is the cheapest ever Blackberry. Nuff said, really. Full QWERTY, half-decent internet options, cool new trackpad… and all for far less than you’d ever imagined a phone like this could be, as you’ll find when you have a squizz at these Blackberry curve 8520 deals. Obviously you’ve not got all the features and gadgets that a full price Blackberry offers (check out this Blackberry Curve 8520 review for the full lowdown) but even with that in mind, the 8520 is going to do very well indeed.

So the summer is coming to an end, yet we seem to be enjoying some rare sunshine here in the UK. To celebrate this rarity we have decided to put together a list of our 8 favourite mobile phones and the best deals that are available with them. We might make this a regular feature, it just depends how useful you guys think it is. So let’s get started.
1. Nokia N97 deals – The hottest Nokia mobile phone out there right now. Yes it has a few problems, but nothing a few firmware updates will sort out. You can get a free ipod shuffle on T-Mobile with 800 minutes and unlimited texts for under £40.00 per month.
2. HTC Hero deals – Android is the way forward and the HTC Hero is the best of the lot. At £15 per month cheaper than the N97 it is worthy of the number 2 spot. You do only get 400 minutes per month though.
3. HTC Touch diamond 2 deals – much improved from the original Diamond, we really like the interface on this phone. £30.00 per month on O2 is the one to beat here, with 400 minutes and 500 texts.
4. Sony W995 deals – The best Sony Ericsson phone available in the market at the moment. You get music, camera and a sleek design all rolled into one. And for a little of £21.00 per month on Orange we think that it is a bargain.
5. Blackberry 8520 deals -No list would be complete without a Blackberry. The new 8520 is a slimmer sleeker version of the older models and we are very impressed with it. There is a deal with Orange offering £170 cashback on a £35.00 per month deal, so now is the time to grab this one whilst its cheap.
6. Nokia 5530 deals – Wow this is a cheap mobile phone. Vodafone are offering this one with 600 minutes and unlimited texts for just £21.00 per month, an absolute bargain.
7. Samsung Jet deals – The new addition to Android community has been well received and if you are looking for an alternative to HTC this one needs to be considered. Grab it O2 for £29.35 per month on O2 or £21.20 on Orange if you don’t mind cashback deals.
8. Nokia N86 deals – Gamers delight in this fabulous handset. Yes there are cheaper Nokia phones out there, but if you like to game then this one is a must. Vodafone are offering it for £31.00 with 600 minutes unlimited texts.
So there you have it our run down of the best mobile phones with the best deals. It is probably worth bearing in mind that these offer change quickly so grab them whilst they are still around.