A Pioneer
Although it may look like other previously released entry-level Samsung handsets such as the Samsung E1100 or the Samsung E1210, the new E1107 couldn’t be more different—in terms of innovation, at least. Yes, they are alike in terms of being purely functional and coming at the cheapest rate possible. However, what sets the Samsung E1107 Crest Solar apart is its new solar power technology. In fact, it is the first commercial mobile released to the market which makes use of this type of renewable energy. The E1107’s standard Li-Ion 800 mAh battery can be charged the standard way (through a battery charger and a power supply), but you can also simply place it under the sun. By exposing the device to direct sunlight, the battery should gather enough to allow you to make a 10-minute call.
Standard Features
The E1107 is essentially a low-end mobile that is catered for emerging markets. Much like its predecessors the E1107’s functions are on the basic side. This includes dual-band capabilities in the GSM network (GSM 900 / 1800), a 1.52-inch CSTN colour display (65K colours and 128 x 128 pixels), an FM radio, and a WAP 2.0 xHTML web browser. The E1107 also has a few additional features such as a built-in flashlight, MP3 ringtones, and an organizer.
Being a purely functional device, you shouldn’t expect the latest technologies on the E1107. It doesn’t have most of the data connectivity capabilities (no HSCSD, EDGE, 3G, WLAN, and Bluetooth support). Similar to other Samsung mobiles in this category, the E1107 also does not sport a built-in camera.
Pricing and Release Date
Weighing only 79 grams with dimensions of 106 x 47 x 15.5 mm, the E1107 Crest Solar is a lightweight device. It is expected to have a launch price of around £36 once it is released towards the latter part of June.
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