Microsoft Kin Phones Made For the Youthfully Social

Microsoft Kin, a new Windows Mobile Phone by Microsoft is targeted at youths who socialize on the move. Microsoft Kin is entering the market in partnership with Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, and Sharp Corporation. Microsoft Kin harnesses the power of mobile phones, online services, and the PC, to create a streamlined work flow that gives the best social experience on phone. In U.S, Microsoft Kin would be available from Verizon, and in Europe, Vodafone will start marketing in Germany, Italy, UK, and Spain. Microsoft Kin is available from May, 2010.

Microsoft Kin differs from other phones in that it has been designed from scratch to serve the needs of social networking. It has two models Kin One and Kin Two, and Microsoft has developed the hardware in partnership with Sharp Corporation to create a true technological marvel.

The difference Between the two models, Microsoft Kin One and Microsoft Kin Two are in:
* Screen Size: Microsoft Kin Two has a larger screen size than Microsoft Kin One.
* Keyboard Size: Microsoft Kin Two has a larger keyboard than Microsoft Kin One.
* Memory: Microsoft Kin Two has greater memory than Microsoft Kin One.
* Camera Resolution: Microsoft Kin One has a 5 mega pixel camera sensor while Microsoft Kin Two has a 8 mega pixel camera sensor.
* Video Capture: Microsoft Kin Two can capture HD video, while Microsoft Kin One records only SD video.

On top of these features, the Microsoft Kin is designed to capture images in low light and enhanced by auto image-stabilization and LED flash.

Microsoft Kin is supposed to be the first Windows Phone to feature Zune video and music along with FM radio and Podcast playback. People having Zune Pass subscription can now truly put their Passes to good use and listen on Microsoft Kin, the millions of songs and music videos available on the Zune marketplace.

Microsoft Kin is supposed to take social networking to a new level, integrating cloud technology to create the Kin Studio where you can store all your videos and images online and access them instantly. The screen area of Microsoft Kin is called the Kin Loop. The Kin Loop is always on and continually updates itself to keep the user aware of any changes happening in his or her social networks. Direct feeds from networks like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter come together on the Microsoft Kin Loop.

The Microsoft Kin also brings in a new concept called the Kin Spot. The user can drag and drop all the stuff including videos, messages, web pages etc. into the Kin Spot and then broadcast it. The Microsoft Kin, with its ease of use, Microsoft support, online storage system, and powerful social media access is all set rock the market.

By: Surajitsen Sharma

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