Review: Microsoft Kin One and Two
Browser
The Kin's browser performs worse than the browser on most Verizon Wireless feature phones. That's saying a lot. It may be connected to Verizon's EVDO Rev. A network, but I know snails that move faster. According to Microsoft, it is the "Zune HD" browser. It does weird stuff with web site formatting, offers very few and hard-to-locate navigation features, and lets you do only the most basic surfing. It defaults to finding mobile web sites rather than HTML sites, but I was able to at least trick it into loading the HTML version of PhoneScoop.com. Really, the browser is an embarrassment. I honestly can't think of anything nice to write about it, or I'd share it with you.
Customizing
There are no wallpapers or screen savers. Users can alter the theme of the device, but that really only applies to the overall color scheme. When you alter the theme, you have to restart the phone. (!!!)
There are several dozen ringtones, but they are all variations on the same theme. If you like variety, you're screwed. Were I forced to use this phone, I'd put it on vibrate and ignore the ringtones completely. There's not even a lame "old fashioned phone" ringtone. C'mon, throw me a bone, Microsoft! But hey, I am not the target demographic for this phone, and the ringtones might work for you.
Review: Kin Two
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Sharp Kin One
Sharp Kin Two
