The Microsoft KIN One and Two
Recently, Microsoft has released its new KIN One and Two mobile phones. The phones are designed to simplify our digital, social network-oriented lives. In this aspect, it succeeds; kinda. However, to think of the the KIN One and Two as real smartphones would be absolutely ludicrous. Despite the KIN’s 3G network, Wi-Fi capabilities, 5MP camera, Bluetooth capability, and exceptional MotoBLUR-like interface, it lacks basic smartphone features, such as an IM client and calendar app. Although for its intended customer, teens and young adults who are obsessed with Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and other social networking sites, it is an acceptable phone, it will never be able to compare to similar smartphones. Its sluggish and somewhat unresponsive interface, as well as its need for the typical Verizon data plan without the typical benefits, The KIN series is another example of Microsoft’s inability to make a good all-around product. If Microsoft intends to gain support in a market dominated by the iPhone/Droid/Nexus One smartphones, they will need to step up their game, as well as their feature set.
