2006-03-13T20:55:00.000-08:00

Cellphone , in conjunction with PVAXX Research & Development Ltd, have devised a novel way to recycle discarded mobile telephones - bury them and watch them transform into the flower of your choice.

Mobile telephones are one of the most quickly discarded items of consumer electronics. Rapid changes in technology and taste means customers constantly upgrade their phones leaving behind more and more discarded phones. However there is increasing pressure on all manufacturers by policy makers to find ways of recycling discarded goods, and also pressure from some customers who want to feel they are making an environmentally sensitive purchase. This new research by engineers in the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick provides a novel way that a mobile telephone manufacturer can meet these demands.

The University of Warwick team, led by Dr Kerry Kirwan, have worked with hi tech materials company PVAXX Research and Development Ltd and Motorola to create a mobile telephone case or cover that when discarded can simply be placed in compost in such a way that just weeks later the case will begin to disintegrate and turn into a flower.

Two researchers have made two key changes to the case or cover of the mobile to achieve this result:

A special formulation of PVAXX Research and Development Ltd's biodegradable polymer range was developed in conjunction with materials researchers at Warwick, that produces a high quality finish but which also biodegrades easily in compost.

Secondly the engineers at the University of Warwick have created a small transparent window in the case or cover in which they can embed a seed. The seed is visible to the environmentally aware mobile phone user but will not germinate until the phone cover or case is recycled. The researchers have drawn on the specialised seed expertise of researchers in the University of Warwick's horticultural research arm - Warwick HRI - to identify which types of seeds would perform best in this situation. For the first prototype telephones they have used dwarf sunflower seeds.

C1300i Compact IM phone Cingular

2005-12-26T09:22:00.000-08:00

Product Specifications

Accessories

* Standard Li-Ion Battery (740 mAh)*
* AC Travel Charger*
* Headset
* Leather Case
* Vehicle Power Charger
* Serial Data Cable
* *Included with phone

Colors Available
Silver

Full Description

* Sleek and lightweight, the C1300i is eye-catching in your hand and next to invisible in your purse or pocket. Its unique external mirror helps keep you looking good too. Instant messaging and web capabilities keep you informed, while its vivid color display and Java engine for cool downloads keep you entertained. It's the perfect combination of style and performance.

Key Features

* 40-Chord Polyphonic Sound Support
* 10 Unique Default Ringtones plus Vibrate and Silent Modes
* Voice Key Tone: Audio Confirmation While Dialing
* Wireless Internet Capable–WAP 2.0 with One-Touch Access Button†
* Java™ 2.0 Support for Application, Ringer, Wallpaper, Graphic and Game Downloads†
* Mobile Instant Messaging using AOL
* Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)–send and receive text messages with photos and sound†
* Two-Way Text Messaging (SMS)†
* GPRS for High-Speed Data Transmission†
* My MEdia–store downloaded pictures, sounds, games, animations and more
* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Memo
* Tools: Calculator, World Time, Unit Converter
* Address Book with 255 Contacts–each stores multiple phone numbers and text entries
* Speed Dialing (9 Entries)
* Ultra Compact and Lightweight
* Full-Color Internal LCD
* Customizable Wallpaper, Backlight, LED Indicator and Date & Time
* Large External Mirror with LED Indicator Light
* One-Touch Access to Sounds, Tools, Messaging and Address Book Menus
* T9 Predictive Text Input
* †Cingular service required. Product features subject to change. Features based on carrier program availability.

Specifications
Technology: GSM
Frequency: 850/1800/1900 MHz (Tri-Band)
Data Transmission: GPRS Class 10
Memory: 16 MB Flash/8 MB SRAM
Dimensions: 3.23" x 1.69" x 0.85"
Weight: 2.84 oz
Display: 65K Color STN, 128 x 128 Pixels, 6 Lines (15 characters)
Standard Battery: 740 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: Up to 3.4 Hours*
Standby Time: Up to 10 Days*
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary.

Mobile Cellphone

C1300i Compact IM phone Cingular