World's first solar-powered mobile phone

Noida: Leading white goods and mobile handset manufacturer Samsung has launched a low-cost solar-powered mobile phone, and said it is planning to introduce about 20 more models by year-end.

The new handset, launched under its low-cost line of products - "Guru" - at a price of Rs 2,799, has a solar panel on the back, which can be used to charge the battery anywhere the sun is shining.

"We have developed this phone keeping in mind the needs of the consumers, especially for people in areas where the electric supply is unstable," said J.S. Shin, president and chief executive of Samsung, Southwest Asia.

The phone, christened the "Guru E1107", can provide around 5-10 minutes of talk-time with one-hour of solar charging when the handset is turned off and sunlight has adequate intensity.

"Solar charging can give you enough time to make few important calls when there is no electricity or you are not close to a plug point," said Sunil Dutt, country head of Samsung India.

Text: IANS

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