Tech | April 21, 2009 | 8 comments

World's first waterproof, solar-powered mobile!

source: http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/sharp-brings-the-world-...

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Could this be the end of phones dying when dropped down the toilet?

Sharp didn't seem content that could have solved the dropping your phone down the toilet/in a pint glass problem and decided to also make the phone powererd by the solar energy!

They've announced that they're due to be releasing it in June, but sadly it's unknown if it will actually make it out of Japan, although, given that they're aimed at 'developing nations (ie those where an electricity grid is scarce)' the people over at Techradar think it'll ship worldwide.

Imagine the possibilities of this at a festival. (OK, not in Britain given our summer weather reputation...)
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8 comments // World's first waterproof, solar-powered mobile!

  • 01arkone
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      01arkone  

    • From recent reading the Japanese are way ahead of other countries when it comes to cellphone technology.
      They're already at the "wrist-watch technology" stage.
      Their problem is the products aren't sexy enough nor do they "sync" with other devices very well; also as stated half their technology never makes it off the island.

      Here's hoping this does. Should give those battery manufacturer's a run for their money?

    • 2 years ago
  • Tritain
  • MariaS
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      MariaS  

    • Would be great not having to bother taking a charger on holiday... or using one ever.

      Also, I once dropped my best mate's phone in my drink and lost all her photos. Ooops!

    • 3 years ago
  • Gregsalter
  • Skyscraper08
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      Skyscraper08  

    • Who drops their phone down the toilet? seriously. Haha.

      I also think this is a great idea. I like the idea of being able to have a phone conversation while in the sea on holiday. It could catch on internationally. It could be used while doing underwater research, maybe.

      As far as at night, I'm not sure but I guess it would mean less late nights.

    • 3 years ago
  • Slick
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      Slick  

    • What about battery memory. If it is charging all the time won't the battery get confused and not know when it is empty or half used?

      At night wouldn't it get annoying.

    • 3 years ago
  • beccatigger
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      beccatigger  

    • This is a great idea, I already have a solar adapter for my gadgets to charge them on the move, but having the capacity to do this built into the phone is great

    • 3 years ago
  • lordsbassman
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