Samsung Introduces Its First Solar Powered Mobile Phone
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, has announced its first solar powered mobile phone, the "Crest Solar" (E1107). The new handset enables its users to charge the battery anywhere the sun is shining when electricity is unavailable.
"The Crest Solar represents our effort and commitment to strengthen our leadership in the solar panel mobile market," said Executive Vice President JK Shin, head of the Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics.
"With Samsung's cutting edge technology and consumer-oriented strategy, I believe the Crest Solar will be the perfect fit for anyone in any market - not only because it is solar powered, but because it has features that were designed to appeal to various cultures."
The Crest Solar will be available in numerous markets including India, Europe, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and Latin America from June 2009.
Powered by the Sun
With an extended solar powered battery, the Samsung Crest Solar solves the problem of unavailable or unstable electrical outlets, particularly in rural areas. The phone has the capacity to provide around 5~10 minutes of talk time with one hour of solar charging.* Moreover, the solar panel charging allows its users to save money and energy consumption on traditional electrical charging.
* Measured when the phone is turned-off under the sun light of 80,000 Lux. Results can be different depending on circumstances.
Anita Quincy
said on July 02, 2009
Anil Kapur
said on July 02, 2009
If successful, this could be the start for a change in the market of hand held devices.
Why not children hand held games!? Imagine having a solar charger for a PS3 or DS on a long drive, maybe a flight, camping trip...or anything else??