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Better Energy Systems unveils solar-powered handsfree car kit at MWC

By: , IntoMobile
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 PM

Solio Communicator

Better Energy Systems is the company we’ve already covered in the past and during the recently ended Mobile World Congress, they’ve unveiled their latest baby. It’s called Solio Communicator and it’s a handsfree car kit, designed to be mounted on the visor.

As expected, the device connects to a mobile phone via Bluetooth and is ideal for those living in sunny areas like Spain. Of course, the Solio Communicator comes with its own Li-Ion battery, allowing it work even by night, when there’s no Sun around. The battery is automatically charged using the power of the Sun, but you can also add juice to it through USB.

As for other information about the Solio Communicator, you may also want to know that it weighs only 150 grams and that there’s a hi-fi directional microphone under the hood, which should provide maximum clarity while making or receiving a call.

Finally, let’s talk about the availability. Better Energy Systems said their new handsfree kit will hit the market in mid-2009 and will cost 80 EUR (79.99 to be more precise).

[Via: Renewbl]

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