Samsung announces first solar powered GSM Cellphone
Samsung is going green with it’s first solar-powered GSM cell phone. Known by the catchy moniker “Crest Solar,” the E1107 (as it is officially known) has a large solar cell on the back of the handset and can provide up to 10 minutes of talk time for every hour it sits in the sun charging up on your basic sunny day.
In addition to it’s environmental bonafides, the camera is dual band for use in both the 900 Mhz and 1800 Mhz range. Other features include all the usual refinements including an FM radio and MP3 ringtones, and games. It can even work as a flashlight but you can bet that’s a battery killer which will force you to wait until sunrise to recharge without the AC adapter. Security features include Samsung’s proprietary Mobile Tracker - which will alert the authorities in the event of an emergency with an SOS like signal, and there’s also a fake call feature for use when wanting to disengage from a sticky situation with a well timed phone call. Lastly, there’s specialized features for things like specialized markets and even religious preferences.
Cost is currently $59 US for the Asian market with no word on when it’ll be available in the Western world.
Hat Tip - C’Net
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Grey Says: September 10, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Now that is a useful invention. I have thought about making my own but this would be much more practical
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GSM Abonnement Says: January 17, 2011 at 3:58 am
How long can you +/- call when you put the device in full sunlight for an hour?
Is it really handy? Can imagine that it is when you live in Tanzania.
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