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Posted by hipstomp | 30 Sep 2010
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We're finally starting to see Chinese product designs that don't look exactly like something else we've already seen. Check out Shenzhen-based Umeox Mobile's Solar phone, which is waterproof, dustproof, comes with its own integrated rubber bumpers for shock protection, and boasts an array of solar panels on the back for juice.
Despite the ID 101 renderings provided on their website in lieu of actual photos, as far as we can tell this product is real and has been on the Chinese market since last month. And it's being marketed with what must be the longest, loudest cell phone commercial in history:
(Warning: If working in an office, turn your speakers down first!)
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WOW! Apparently this is the phone you want if you plan on any weekend volcano diving.
All phones will be charger free in future and use some sort of charging pad or solar panel. It just makes sense. To think about how many obsolete chargers are in landfills is disturbing. Over 130,000,000 phones end up in landfills each year. I am sure the amount of waste from chargers, and other accessories is even greater.