Microsoft KIN ONE Review
Score: 42.5 / 100Microsoft KIN ONE is a modest device released in April 2010, having a 5 megapixels back side camera and a 2.6-inches screen. We will get a better idea about this cellphone's features when we get into more details.
This phone comes with a 4 GB internal storage memory, a passable amount but might be a little bit low depending on the use considering this phone doesn't ship with an SD card slot.
This cellphone isn't a compact phone, taking into account that it is 3.31 inches long,but it just contains a 2.6 inches screen. The Microsoft KIN ONE is quite thick compared to nowadays cellphones, with a thickness of 0.73 inches. This phone feels a bit heavy comparing with today standards, with a weight of 3.9 oz.
This cellphone only has a 5 MP back camera. The Microsoft KIN ONE also films videos in 640x480 (VGA). In addition, the camera counts with flash.
This device includes a good 240 x 320 (QVGA) 2.6" display, giving this device an average graphic quality. This display uses TFT capacitive technology, and allows multi-touch gestures.
This phone features WiFi connection (but it can't be provided to other devices acting as a mobile hotspot) and 3G connectivity, supported by EV-DO A technologies. This phone doesn't have a SIM card, because it isn't a GSM enabled phone and it can connect to CDMA networks.
The Microsoft KIN ONE also includes a few cool characteristics as Bluetooth (2.1), GPS and Radio, and a few sensors likeLight Sensor, Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer.
This phone packs a mid capacity 1240 mAh Li-Ion battery that provides this phone a poor battery lifecompared to other cellphones. Microsoft afirms this cellphone has a talk time of 5.7 hours and a stand by time of 210 hs.
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Specifications
| Device Type: | Phone |
| Brand: | Microsoft |
| Dimensions: | 3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 inchesMetric8.41 x 6.76 x 1.85 cmImperial |
| Weight: | 3.90 ouncesMetric110.56 gImperial |
| Release date: | 2010-04-12 |
Display | |
| Screen Type: | TFT |
| Size: | 2.6 inchesMetric6.6 cmImperial |
| Resolution: | 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) |
| Pixel density: | 154 pixels per inchMetric60.63 pixels per cmImperial |
| Touch screen: | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
Hardware | |
| RAM Memory: | 256 MB |
| Internal Memory: | 4 GB |
| SD Card Slot: | No SD card slot |
Battery | |
| Battery type: | Li-Ion |
| Removable: | Yes |
| Capacity: | 1240 mAh |
| Stand-by Time: | 210 hours |
| Talk Time: | 5.7 hours |
Camera | |
| Back camera: | 5 megapixels |
| Flash: | Yes |
| Max video resolution: | 640 x 480 (VGA) |
Networks | |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| CDMA Bands: | 800, 1900 |
| Technologies: | EV-DO A and CDMA |
Other Features | |
| Bluetooth: | Version 2.1 |
| GPS: | Yes |
| Radio: | FM Radio |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |