The BlackBerry Curve 8320 was released in October of 2007. A smartphone equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and UMA for telephony applications over Wi-Fi networks, a varied slection of video and audio applications, it is a device that creates a high demand for power from the Black Berry Curve 8320 battery.http://www.mobiletechreview.com/phones/BlackBerry-Curve-8320.htm

The use of Wi-Fi consumes more power than other smartphone applications. In the case of the Blackberry Curve 8320, this results in it having an average battery life of two days between charges with what can be considered to be moderate use. This is slightly lower than what is usually obtained from other GSM BlackBerry devices.http://www.mobiletechreview.com/phones/BlackBerry-Curve-8320.htm

The manufacturer's technical specifications for the Blackberry 8320 battery claim it to have 240 minutes of active talk time coupled with 408 hours of standby time.

It is a 1100 mAh lithium Ion battery which is rechargeable by means of a household and/or car charger. It is also fully removable from the telephone unit allowing allowing for fast and easy replacement by the user.

The replacement code for the battery is the BlackBerry CS-2 battery.

Replacement and spare batteries for the Blackberry Curve 8320 can be purchased directly from Research in Motion via its online store at blackberry.com, or they may be purchased through third party outlets.

The cost for the BlackBerry CS-2 Battery is $35.99 through BlackBerry, although the same model can be seen advertised for sale by various online electronic retailers for as low as $9.99.

As with any electronic device, using any battery that is not specifically stipulated by the manufacturer for use in that specific model can void any warranty held over the device.

To date, there have been no recalls of either the Blackberry Curve 8320, its corresponding battery or associated home and automobile chargers.