Microsoft KIN ONE
Verizon - Discontinued as Sharp KIN ONE
Pros
No prosCons
- Low pixel density screen (154 ppi)
- Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
- It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.73 inches inches)
- Low-resolution video capture
Description
Design
- Device type:
- Feature phone
- Form factor:
- Slider
- Dimensions:
- 3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 inches (84 x 68 x 19 mm)
- Weight:
- 3.90 oz (111 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
- 3.90 oz (111 g)
- Design features:
- Full keyboard
Display
- Physical size:
- 2.6 inches
- Resolution:
- 320 x 240 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 154 ppi
- Technology:
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.
- TFT
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor, Proximity sensor
Battery
- Talk time:
- 5.66 hours
the average is 10 h (615 min)
- 5.66 hours
- Stand-by time:
- 8.8 days (210 hours)
the average is 18 days (433 h)
- 8.8 days (210 hours)
- Capacity:
- 1240 mAh
- Type:
- Li - Ion
Hardware
- System memory:
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- 256 MB RAM
- Built-in storage:
- 4 GB
Camera
- Camera:
- 5 megapixels
- Flash:
- LED
- Features:
- Auto focus, Digital image stabilization
- Camcorder:
- 640x480 (VGA)
Multimedia
- Music player:
- Supported formats:
- MP3, AAC, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4
- Supported formats:
- Video playback:
- Supported formats:
- MPEG4, H.264, WMV
- Supported formats:
- Radio:
- FM
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- supports:
- HTML
- supports:
- Built-in online services support:
- Facebook, MySpace, Twitter
Technology
- CDMA:
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
- 800, 1900 MHz
- Data:
- EV-DO Rev.A
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- A-GPS, E911
Phone features
- Phonebook:
- Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
- Messaging:
- SMS, MMS, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
- Instant Messaging:
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 2.1
- Profiles:
- Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP)
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 b, g
- USB:
- USB 2.0
- Connector:
- microUSB
- Headphones connector:
- 3.5mm
- Charging connector:
- microUSB
- Other:
- Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
- Notifications:
- Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode, Speakerphone
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer
- Hearing aid compatibility:
- M4, T4
- TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
- FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
- Head:
- 1.38 W/kg
- Body:
- 0.49 W/kg
- Head:
Availability
- Officially announced:
- 12 Apr 2010
Shopping information
- MSRP price:
- $ 50
This device is also known as Microsoft KIN 1, Sharp KIN ONE
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