Green & Cheap Android: Samsung Replenish $49, $10 Off Data, May 8 Release Date

SamsungReplenish.JPGThe eco-friendly Samsung Replenish, an
Android touch QWERTY bar smartphone, will be
available on May 8 from Sprint for $49.99 with a
two-year service agreement and new-line activation or eligible upgrade.

Sprint is waiving the $10 monthly premium data add-on charge for the Samsung
Replenish
to make it easier for customers to make eco-friendly buying
decisions.

The Samsung Replenish runs Android 2.2 and has a 2.8-inch QVGA screen, 2MP camera, 600MHz processor, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 2GB microSD card slot.  The Samsung Replenish comes in Onyx Black, Arctic Blue and Raspberry Pink (in
June).


A solar door charging accessory is available separately.

 The Samsung Replenish has the following eco credentials:

  • Reduced environmentally sensitive materials (RoHS compliant 6),
    free of intentionally added polyvinyl chloride (PVC), brominated flame
    retardants (BFRs), phthalates and beryllium.
  • Energy efficient, with a charger that meets the EC Code of Conduct on
    Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies, Version 4, as well as a
    visual alert for full charge.
  • Casing includes 34.6 percent post-consumer recycled plastic content
    (the highest level in our eco portfolio), and 82 percent of the device
    is made from recyclable materials.
  • Fully recyclable packaging that incorporates 80 percent post-consumer
    waste material and uses soy inks.