Micromax. Has launched a 'green phone' X259 into the indian market. X259 comes with a built-in Solar Panel and allows users to charge their phones using solar energy. According to the company, the phone automatically gets charged through solar power on exposure to sunlight.
The smartphone is especially targeted at rural areas where power cuts are high.
Micromax X259 features a 2.4 inch QVGA screen with a resolution of 240X320. It has expandable storage upto 4GB. The phone is powered with a 1000mAh Li-ion battery and facilitates dual SIM dual standby feature. The users can share images, videos, music with friends through the phone's Bluetooth connectivity. Micromax X259's multimedi features include audio and video player and FM radio with recording.
Micromax X259 Solar Phone is priced at Rs 2499 (~$45) and will be available across all leading retail outlets across India.
Source: TOI
