Micromax launches X259 solar phone for Rs. 2,499

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By NDTV Correspondent | Updated: 13 July 2012 12:09 IST
The Indian manufacturer Micromax has announced the launch of X259 handset, which comes with a built-in solar panel. Priced at Rs. 2,499, it is the first solar phone from the company.

The built-in solar panel allows the phone to get automatically charged when exposed to sunlight. It is targeted to rural consumers, who constantly grapple with power cuts over long durations. According to the company, three hours of solar charge provides 1.5 hours of talk time on the phone.

Micromax X259 also features a 2.4-inch QVGA screen with a resolution of 240x320p, 1000mAh Li-ion battery and dual-SIM dual-standby feature. The handset also supports Bluetooth connectivity.

"We have been at the forefront of innovation. We have introduced many categories into this competitive Industry be it long battery life phones or dual SIM phones. With the introduction of this our intent is to get rid of the mobile phone charger by including a solar panel on the device itself," stated Rahul Sharma, co-founder, Micromax.

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Micromax X259 key specs

  • 2.4-inch display with 240x320p resolution
  • VGA camera
  • GPRS
  • Bluetooth
  • Mi-Zone/Mi-Store
  • 1000 mAh battery
  • Dual-SIM support
 

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