Samsung launches Blue Earth

Samsung has launched five new mobile phones including a model made from recycled plastic with a solar panel on the back for charging.

Samsung said in a statement its "Blue Earth" solar-powered model had a touch screen and was made from plastic taken from used water bottles. However, the ompany has not revealed pricing information.

Samsung also launched two phones with 8-megapixel cameras, the Ultratouch and OmniaHD, and two music phones, the BeatDJ and BeatDisc.

Now get mobile with Solar Powered Cell Phones

This is going to be a wonderful gift to mobile lovers. LG and Samsung have developed prototype handsets that are recharged by solar panels built into the case. Both the companies are going to unveil their respective cell phones next week.

Samsung's solar powered phone is called Blue Earth, which is a touchscreen model with rounded corners designed to look like a “well-rounded pebble”. Continuing the environmental theme, the phone is made from recycled plastic and doesn't include harmful substances like brominated flame retardants (BFRs), Beryllium and phthalates.

While LG hasn't released much information about its prototype phone. However the device is expected to be a version of its KF750 secret handset with solar cells covering the rear of the phone's case.

Both the cell phones were almost simultaneously announced by the companies in South Korea. The solar panels on the phones occupy most of the rear of the phone's case.

In both the models, the solar panel doesn't provide enough power to run the phone directly and is used to recharge a conventional battery inside the device.