Imagine living in a poor rural area or urban slum with sporadic or no electricity: the reality is, you would still need a cell phone. Today, Samsung India launched the first solar-powered phone, the Solar Guru, which allows users to charge the phone anywhere the sun is shining — and in India, that’s most places. The Guru is the first solar mobile phone to hit the market, and, at $60, it’s designed to be affordable as well.
One hour of solar charging provides 5 to 10 minutes of talk time. It takes 40 hours to get a full charge — a number that will most likely come down as the technology is refined. Other mobile phone companies are also working on solar-powered phones.
With free electricity, the phone will save users money and make them more available for economic opportunities.
Via Times of India
this was launched in India last year!Jun 2009…a bit outdated to post here don\’t you think?!
\”and in India, that’s most places.\”
What a stereotype. You haven\’t been to India, have you?
I leave my desktop running round-the-clock without an UPS/CVT/Power stabilizer/Power conditioner or what-so-ever. Because I know there is going to be steady supply of electricity for weeks without fail.
joining