Kin Phones by Microsoft

Microsoft has finally entered the mobile phone battle with their new Kin One and Kin Two. These two adorable phones were launched last Thursday, May 6, 2010.

Kin One and Kin Two were categorized as the phones for “generation upload”. These new phones’ features were focused on social networking sites and everything networking. Microsoft’s new phones target the younger generation today.

Kin One Specifications:

• 2.6” TFT, QVGA (320×240), Capacitive Touchscreen
• Tegra APX2600, 256MB RAM
• QWERTY Keyboard (Vertical slide)
• 3G 1xEVDO Rev. A, Bluetooth (HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• 5.0MP CMOS Anti-shake, Autofocus, LED Flash, Video
• 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)
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Exchange Mail and POP3/IMAP Pull
• 4GB Storage
• Accelerometer, GPS
• Dimensions: 3.25” x 2.5” x .75”;
• Weight: 3.9 oz.
• Battery: 1240 mAh. 210 hours standby

Kin Two Specifications:

• 3.4” TFT, HVGA (480×320), Capacitive Touchscreen
• Tegra APX2600, 256MB RAM
• QWERTY Keyboard (Horizontal slide)
• 3G 1xEVDO Rev. A (800/1900 MHz), Bluetooth (HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• 8.0MP HDR CMOS Anti-shake, Autofocus, LED Flash, HD (720p) Video
• 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)
• Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Exchange Mail and POP3/IMAP Pull
• 8GB Storage
• Accelerometer, GPS
• Dimensions: 4.25” x 2.5” x .75”;
• Weight: 4.7 oz.
• Battery: 1390 mAh. 232 hours standby.

These two new phones were manufactured by Sharp and will be available with a price tag of $49.99 for Kin One and $99.99 for Kin Two.

Microsoft Hohm | Source: microsoft-hohm.com

The Microsoft Hohm – a free web service from Microsoft that helps you optimize and get the most out of your home energy at the least consumption. It is a very nice energy monitoring solution that keeps you organized and have a better energy consumption.

And right now, Microsoft recently released the Microsoft Hohm SDK to manufacturers. This means that we can expect a Microsoft Hohm-powered device later this year. And most probably, Hohm devices will be out this summer.

Apparently, Microsoft now pushes the better and more efficient energy-consumption campaign through their Hohm. It is indeed a great thing that more and more huge companies are pushing the campaign to make the world better by going “green”.