Samsung release self-charging solar phone

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15-02-2009, 05:50 PM
The Professor

Samsung release self-charging solar phone

http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-content/...arphonewow.jpg

How impressive and rather sexy is that? I didn't think small solar panels were powerful enough to charge anything well but if this really can charge itself I'd buy it :D Its all made out of recycled bottles and stuff and has a "tree saving counter" which will tell you how many trees you've saved by using it.

http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/02/13/...powered-phone/
15-02-2009, 05:52 PM
J0SH

No use if we've got no sun light and only rain & snow eh :P Hopefully there's an option to charge with a charger too, it's quiet a nice small design.
15-02-2009, 05:53 PM
mangle

OOOOOOOOOOOH
When and how much pls :)
15-02-2009, 06:17 PM
Wizzdom

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Originally Posted by Skate 2

No use if we've got no sun light and only rain & snow eh :P Hopefully there's an option to charge with a charger too, it's quiet a nice small design.

It's not just sun light. Any natural light should work on it, maybe not as much but it will work.

I've got a watch with a design like this, it's ok.
15-02-2009, 06:21 PM
BeanEgg

Motion-powered would be better.

I've got a watch but not solar powered. They cost like £900!

I've got this Rolex one: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IveFNaXc6M...hronograph.jpg

Got it from abroad. :P
15-02-2009, 06:43 PM
J0SH

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanEgg

Motion-powered would be better.

I've got a watch but not solar powered. They cost like £900!

I've got this Rolex one: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IveFNaXc6M...hronograph.jpg

Got it from abroad. :P

You can get them fakes in Cyprus for like £30, is it the ones that when you walk and everything it charges the battery :P
15-02-2009, 06:57 PM
BeanEgg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skate 2

You can get them fakes in Cyprus for like £30, is it the ones that when you walk and everything it charges the battery :P

Got it for £80 in Egypt. :(

Yea just move it and it works. My one stops after 48 hours if you don't move it.
15-02-2009, 07:00 PM
Arron

It looks pretty awesome.

Got the spec and price?
15-02-2009, 07:41 PM
lew!

Since when was a phone made out of wood anyway?!?
15-02-2009, 08:12 PM
jimi

how much are these?
15-02-2009, 08:16 PM
Sexy

it looks really nice actually.
it looks quite simple and easy to use. does it have to be put outside to charge properly or something? :s

i hope it doesn't cost alot.
15-02-2009, 08:33 PM
blanky12!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sexy

it looks really nice actually.
it looks quite simple and easy to use. does it have to be put outside to charge properly or something? :s

i hope it doesn't cost alot.

i think it uses any light so you don't actaully lose any charge unless you keep the phone in a dark room.
15-02-2009, 08:45 PM
MrCraig

but phones are kept in pockets most of the time your outside and i dont leave mine by the window ?
15-02-2009, 08:53 PM
blanky12!

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Originally Posted by MrCraig

but phones are kept in pockets most of the time your outside and i dont leave mine by the window ?

if your a hevey user like most people are. then they need a reliable battery.. I think this just does it, if they drain to half way. I think people can just continue using the phone without worrying?

not sure if that makes any sense.?