This solar pioneer a low-end handset cost $59 the Samsung E1107 Solar Guru is by now on hand in India. It shall also be launched worldwide latter this month. This name is for India alone in other countries it will be known as Samsung E1107 Crest Solar.

Guru is an Indian (Hindi) title, an expert person, a teacher, master of any arts and spiritual leaders names are prefixed with honor by their disciples with this title.

The E1107, known as Crest Solar or Solar Guru is the first solar-powered handset to come to the market.

Please do not throw your mobile charger in the dust bin we here clarify what “solar powered” in point of fact means. 60 minutes of solar charging is equal to 5 to 10 minutes talk time, depending upon lighting conditions. So charging by electric is most necessary but if you’re in a region where electricity is not certain, say while camping this feature could be a boon.

Features of this phone are dual-band GSM, MP3 ringtones,1.52″ 65K CSTN display, flashlight, Mobile Tracker, FM radio and a 800 mAh battery.

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