Microsoft’s Kin phones are now available for pre-order on Verizon and I’ve been playing around with the Kin One for a while. Unlike the other reviews you may have seen we did the crazy thing and actually used it in real life for more than a few hours. With its unique design, solid software and cheap price, the Kin One is an interesting device.
Size and weight:
Its dimension 82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm & weight 110.6g.
Network and connectivity:
It supports 2G Network (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) & 3G Network (HSDPA 900 / 2100). Its connectivity features are GPRS (Class 10, 32 - 48 kbps), EDGE (Class 10, 236.8 kbps), 3G 9HSDPA 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA 2 Mbps), WLAN Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth (v2.1 with A2DP), USB (microUSB v2.0).
Memory and Display:
The 2.6-inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) capacitive touch screen display looks sharp, whether browsing the web or shifting between pictures, and it holds up well even at an angle. Colors quickly wash out in direct sunlight, but the generally high-contrast UI design means the phone is still workable. The touch screen aspect also worked well: Taps appeared more precisely pointed than on other devices I've used, and the screen's covering seamlessly blends with the rest of the case -- quite appealing both visually and physically.It has a 4 GB of internal memory (not expandable).
Camera and Video:
The Kin One's 5-megapixel camera geotags photos with your location (even indoors), but it isn't the best phone camera out there. In low light, images got blurry easily. Outdoors, focus felt soft and light sources seemed to overwhelm the sensor. The Kin One's video mode records washed-out but sharp VGA videos.
Entertainment Features:
The KIN ONE is the first Windows Phone to feature a Zune-powered music and video experience, which also provides FM radio and podcast playback. With a Zune Pass subscription and Zune software on your PC, you can listen to millions of songs from Zune Marketplace on your KIN while on the go or load from your personal collection. Zune-powered Music, TV, Movies, Podcast, FM Radio Experience. Over-the-air streaming and download of tracks with Zune Pass (File Formats Supported: mp3, WMA, AAC, WMV, MPEG4, H.264). It also boasts seamless integration with Twitter, Facebook and MySpace, connecting the dots in a user's social circle. The problem is what Microsoft has left out, and what Verizon has added. The phone is missing basic built-in applications like a calendar, and has no access to outside apps.
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