Vodafone has launched new eco-friendly solar powered cell phones (VF247) in Indian market. The phone is called as VF247. The VF247 solar powered phone would be a great advantage to many users who face shortage of electricity in the rural areas of India.
VF247 solar powered phone charges by itself, by exposure to ambient light. The device has a special inbuilt hardware and software, called as Sun Boost, which ensures that the phone charges in normal daylight conditions, even in a room withou direct exposure to sunlight. The VF247 solar phone will take around 8 hours to fully charge the battery. Once it is fully charged, it gives 4 hours of talk time with standby time of about 8 days. The VF247 phone comes with an FM radio, color screen and a powerful torch light.
Key features of Vodafone VF247 Solar Phone:
- GSM Tri-band
- 1.44 inch 65k colour display
- Solar charging
- Torch
- FM Radio
- Prepaid Balance Indicator
- Eco/friendly packaging
- 8 day standby
- 4 hours talktime
The phone is expected to be priced around Rs.1500 ($32) and would be available all over India starting next month.