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Samsung to introduce solar-powered mobile phone

16 February 2009 11:20 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 16 comments

Samsung to introduce solar-powered mobile phone The global phone maker Samsung is set to introduce its brand new Blue Earth solar-powered mobile phone today at the Mobile World Congress event in Spain.

The phone is made out of recycled water bottles, prominently features a pedometer and includes software that reminds you how "green" the phone is.

The solar panels are on the back on the handset and the front is a full touchscreen interface. There is no word on pricing or availability as of yet, but we will update the article when more details become available.

This is a nice step in the right direction for handset makers.



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    xugiua (Newbie) 16 February 2009 13:07 Send private message to this user   
    That looks awsome, I want one. I hope the battery has a good life on a single charge, I would have to get used to sitting my phone upside down.
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 16 February 2009 13:24 Send private message to this user   
    I live in Florida. im afraid the battery might explode Sending plastic thew my artery.
    ammad123 (Newbie) 16 February 2009 13:30 Send private message to this user   
    hmm.. i'm not sure..

    So is the solar panels going to be the Primary and only source of power?

    and it kinda seems unpractical.. since our phones usually dont see the sun, and are always in our pockets etc. so in order to charge this monster you'd have to put it outside.. or hold it in your hand, making it a target for theft.

    but, i dont think samsung would be stupid enough to make solar power the only power source, so we could be fine.
    but nice idea none the less.
    ThePastor (Junior Member) 16 February 2009 15:45 Send private message to this user   
    Yeah, because we all know that the minscule power usage of Cell-phones is a significant cause of global warming.

    Basically, you get to pay more to feel like you are "doing something.
    Kind of like Hybrid cars.
    kujejones (Newbie) 16 February 2009 15:58 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by ThePastor:
    Yeah, because we all know that the minscule power usage of Cell-phones is a significant cause of global warming.

    Basically, you get to pay more to feel like you are "doing something.
    Kind of like Hybrid cars.
    Exactly. Lets see how many celebrities jump on this bandwagon.
    ThePastor (Junior Member) 16 February 2009 16:15 Send private message to this user   
    I'm no scientist... but I would be willing to bet that the amount of CO2 expelled while TALKING on a cell-phone comes close to or is more than the amount of CO2 generated from cell-phone itself.
    So maybe we should just be telling everyone to just shut up???
    ThePastor (Junior Member) 16 February 2009 16:37 Send private message to this user   
    All sarcasm asside, I think it's a cool idea. I could place the phone on my desk and it would trickle charge while it's not being used... Should help extend battery life significantly.
    For that reason, it's cool... but save the planet??? Puleeeeze
    Morreale (Member) 16 February 2009 19:15 Send private message to this user   
    I like the idea of self-charging in general.... My phone is always dead when I need it >:(
    samus250 (Junior Member) 16 February 2009 19:23 Send private message to this user   
    They should also make it waterproof. That way, you can call somebody if you are stranded in some island like in Cast Away...

    But wait, there won't be any signal though, but at least you would use it to play games instead of making a ball your friend.
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 16 February 2009 23:04 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by samus250:
    They should also make it waterproof. That way, you can call somebody if you are stranded in some island like in Cast Away...

    But wait, there won't be any signal though, but at least you would use it to play games instead of making a ball your friend.
    Nah, i like Wilson, he made cast away.
    b18bek9 (Member) 17 February 2009 1:06 Send private message to this user   
    dont most solar panels heat up fast meaning temperatures with that phone may be hot and leaving my phone in the sun should make it pretty hot as well.....just a thought
    cart0181 (Junior Member) 17 February 2009 3:50 Send private message to this user   
    Quote:
    includes software that reminds you how "green" the phone is.
    lol
    rlessmue (Junior Member) 17 February 2009 13:52 Send private message to this user   
    If it was in chrome... it might be cooler (wouldn't heat up).

    ispy (Member) 17 February 2009 13:55 Send private message to this user   
    I guess the motive deserves a thumbs up, but if you keep your phone in your pocket? and the lack of quality sun here in the UK.A bit of a gimmick I think.
    iatmyhome (Inactive) 18 February 2009 21:47 Send private message to this user   
    hehe i want to buy one but i think the phone which made out of the water bottle must very awesome!

    ddp (Moderator) 18 February 2009 21:52 Send private message to this user   
    iatmyhome, lightning struck!!!
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