ZTE promises world's first low-cost solar phone
Solar-powered gadgets, particularly mobile phones, were everywhere at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month. Now a Chinese firm’s unveiled a solar talker that’ll help save the Earth – but which won’t cost it either.
Admittedly, most firms developing solar-powered phones, including LG and Samsung, haven’t announced formal prices yet. But the Coral 200 Solar will, according manufacturer ZTE, be the world’s first low-cost solar-powered mobile phone.
The firm’s yet to announce a specific price for the phone, which is due to go on sale in selected markets in June, but various online reports have claimed that Coral will cost as little as $40 (£28/€32).
Every hour that the phone’s solar panels – which are situated on its rear – spend soaking up the sun results in 15 minutes of talk time. The phone can also be charged from a mains socket.
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I’m still hanging out to learn how these things charge up when they’re in they’re in your pocket or bag.