Your Android device needs a charge? Here Comes the Sun!
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Two variants are being produced. One model (MTK6573) is made for U.S. users, runs on AT&T's frequencies, and is expected to launch in Q3 of this year. The other model (MTK6516) is designed for Europe and much of Asia and should be released next quarter..
Spec-wise, this phone is already well behind the curve with a 3.2 inch display with resolution of 320 x 480. The Apollo has 1GB of internal storage and does come with a microSD slot. There is a 3MP camera on the back and the device comes with an FM radio.
According to the manufacturer, it will take 2.5 hours of sunlight to have the tank filled for every day usage. On the other hand, going from empty to full will require a fairly hefty 17 hours of sunlight. There is no word on how much the unit will cost.
source: MobileCrunch
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8 Comments
1. Das70 posted on 20 Feb 2011, 22:47 0
Hmm interesting but I dont think it would be worth the effort. Cool looking phone though.
2. fatkids (unregistered) posted on 20 Feb 2011, 23:20 1
i love the idea of this phone but i won't be getting it because it's on AT&T. The phone does look way cool.
3. martheen posted on 20 Feb 2011, 23:20 0
How would the heat from the sunlight affect the phone? Especially those in tropical country
5. snowgator posted on 21 Feb 2011, 08:49 1
Actually, kinda neat idea. 17 hours does seem a little longer then the average day, though, so the math don't quite add up. But, neat IDEA....
6. User12541 (unregistered) posted on 21 Feb 2011, 10:00 0
What about the Camera??? I don't see one
7. downphoenix posted on 21 Feb 2011, 16:31 1
"According to the manufacturer, it will take 2.5 hours of sunlight to have the tank filled for every day usage. On the other hand, going from empty to full will require a fairly hefty 17 hours of sunlight."
So which is it? 2.5 hours? Or 17 hours? If 2.5, that's pretty good, if 17, FAIL!
8. chinakidoliver.iab posted on 22 Feb 2011, 20:39 0
looks cool but also looks like a low end smartphone but nothing wrong with it tho
