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Sharp Unveils World's First Waterproof, Solar-Powered Cell Phone

by Terrence O'Brien on April 21, 2009 at 06:03 AM

Sharp Unveils World's First Water-Proof, Solar-Powered Cell Phone
We've seen solar-powered cell phones and waterproof cell phones, but you'd have to combine both in order to truly take advantage of the fast-approaching summer beach season. Thankfully, a new waterproof, solar-powered cell phone from Sharp will save you from disaster after your other half launches it into the ocean when he or she catches you checking out other sexy folks on the beach.

Of course, this could also be a boon for those in developing countries, where electricity is scarce and monsoons are intense. Oh, and for pirates... let's not forget the pirates.

Price and features are currently unknown, although Sharp has claimed that after just ten minutes of charging in the sun, the phone will give you one minute of talk time and two full hours on standby. This world's first should be available in June... just in time for summer. [From: Engadget Mobile]

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