Sharp Introduces Solar Powered LCD TV

Sharp, the electronic giant known for high-tech innovations has once again introduced first of its kind Solar LCD TV.

The innovative 26-inch LCD prototype from Sharp uses just 1/4th the power (or 1/3rd measured annually) of a conventional CRT with the same screen size. And can be powered by a Sharp, triple-junction thin-film solar cell module whose surface area is roughly equivalent to that of the LCD screen.

Sharp is planning to market the two items as a pair in a bid to "contribute to the environment."

Nokia Launches Nokia 6220 Classic in India

Nokia has launched Nokia 6220, one of the high-end handsets introduced at Mobile World Congress back in February, in India.

Though the phone looks simple but it’s high-end features will simply blow your mind. It features a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss autofocus lens, Xenon integrated flash and autofocus light, AGPS, TV-out, and HSDPA.

It also lets you view maps, pictures, and video with clarity on the 2.2" TFT QVGA display, or on the big screen via TV-out. Find your way quickly and easily with A-GPS navigation and Nokia Maps.

Nokia 6220 classic has been locally priced at 19,959 Rupees (about $460).

SolarDAB - World’s First Solar Powered Radio

Roberts has announced its solarDAB radio, which it claims is the world's first solar-powered DAB radio. You must now be thinking “World’s first solar powered radio?” that should've been done long ago, but it is not so.

The radio contains a top-mounted solar panel along with a level indicator on the display screen that shows the strength of the solar level being absorbed. The solar panel either powers the radio directly, if the sun is strong enough, or recharges the internal battery. Once the battery is fully charged, it can run the radio for up to 27 hours, and if that’s not enough, the radio can also be used and charged via the mains.

The solarDAB is priced at £79.99 ($158).