Andre Yoskowitz
14 Oct 2009 12:59
LG has launched the GD510 Pop mobile phone this week, the company's "greenest" phone, ever.
The Pop's packaging uses all recycled paper and soy ink printing, and LG says the entire production process is eco-friendly.
Pre-installed on the phone are applications dubbed "Eco-tree" and "Eco-calculator" which lets users see how much they have reduced their C02 emissions by alternatively taking the train or carpooling instead of driving alone, for example.
Most notably however, is the optional solar-powered battery cover allowing you to charge your phone out in the sunlight. LG says 10 minutes of sunlight charging will give users 180 minutes of standby time, or just over 2 minutes of talk time.
Green aside, GSMArena says the phone has a "3" WQVGA resistive TFT display, 3 MP camera with fixed focus and video recording, Bluetooth, microUSB slot, and FM radio - not much different than LG Cookie." Unfortunately, the phone will not have 3G support.
The Pop will be available in the EU beginning next week.