Samsung’s First Solar-Powered Mobile Phone
Samsung showed its First Solar-Powered Mobile Phone at an industry show in Barcelona, Spain yesterday. The South Korean manufacturer placed their "Blue Earth" phone on display in front of the crowds at Mobile World Congress, with industry insiders keen to see the mini solar panels located on the back of the phone.
The samsung blue earth is an innovative touchscreen device with a number of environment friendly features that are worth a closer look. A phone with a solar panel, large panel on the back. The casing is made from recycled water bottles. The blue earth does’nt just rely on solar power. There is also a charger with it. What makes it different from others is that if it is plugged in and not in use, then the power consumption drops to 0.03 watts which is a lot less than a traditional charger. This phone is light and has a high degree of recyclable materials.
"This type of device would be ideal for developing markets where workers have long hours and don’t have access to electricity," commented Nick Lane, chief researcher at consultancy Direct2 Mobile.
"It would also interest consumers with an eye on the ‘green’ aspects, or companies and their CSR (corporate social responsibility) programmes."
It will first be launched in Europe by the 2nd half of 2009 but the price range would be from mid to high range. A full charge taking 10-14 hours in the sun would offer about four hours of talk time. The phone can also be plugged in to charge, with the solar panels used to top up the battery to extend its power.
This will be very useful here in Riyadh at some point in time especially during hot seasons. 
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Nice phone!
If ever raining, the phone connection is not choppy?
Just a silly question. =)
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Dexter | Tech At Hand Dot Net Reply:
February 18th, 2009 at 6:14 am
@Productive Pinoy,
I Think it will not be because this phones difference is only it’s power supply.. Just a guess
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Wow, I have never heard of this phone before. I like its environment sound features that are used and built in. It even looks cool.
Thanks for the post and the link love… I’ll give this blog a Stumble and a bookmark as well!
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Michelle | Myjournal.ph Reply:
February 18th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
@Geri a local SEO,
Thanks for the stumble and bookmark.. much appreciated..
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samsung is a nice phone. Samsung Electronics unveiled ‘Blue Earth’, the first full-touchscreen cell phone to run on solar power.
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Michelle | Myjournal.ph Reply:
February 18th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
@Emily,
Yup.. and It is one of a kind,
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I’m sure solar-powered or ‘green’ gadgets will be the next big thing. When you consider the cost to produce the solar panels and how much benefit they actually provide I’m not sure whether it’s just a marketing gimmick.
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Dexter Panganiban Reply:
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:04 am
@Mark – Tech News,
I think it is something unique. Because other brands do not not focus into this kind of technology.
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Wow.
This one is totally cool. It’s nice that manufacturers still think about the earth , not just their profit.
This phone is useful here in the Philippines, especially this coming summer. =)
Nice Post.
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Dexter Panganiban Reply:
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:03 am
@macobex,
Yup.. but I don’t know if it will reach Philippines by that time. Thanks for the visit
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Michelle | Myjournal.ph Reply:
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
@macobex, that’s true…Filipinos need this. It will certainly help especially during these days of crisis. thanks for dropping by.
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It looks as though LG have now announced a solar powered phone. There is no model number or release date as yet – they’ve maybe rushed it through to steal some attention from Samsung.
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Michelle | Myjournal.ph Reply:
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
@Mark – Tech News, It’s nice to know that phones like these are now coming out…it’s a great advantage to us.
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You people at the SAMSUNG are doing a wonderful job, meeting all the expectations and winning all the challenges. BRAVO 2 all of you.
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Dexter Panganiban Reply:
April 29th, 2009 at 9:37 am
@Dmitry,
Yup they are doing great.. Hope they can get a piece of Nokias market
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