Display:320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~170 ppi density)
Camera:8 MP, AF
Battery:
Released:Released 2010, November
The Kin TWOm: A Blast from the Past
The year was 2010, and Microsoft released its highly anticipated feature phone, the Kin TWOm. This cutting-edge device boasted impressive specs for its time and was designed to appeal to the younger generation. Let's take a closer look at this iconic device.
Design and Build
The Kin TWOm had a sleek and modern design, with dimensions of 111.3 x 59.9 x 16.3mm and a weight of 133g. It featured a QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and a mini-SIM card slot. The device's standout feature was its 3.4-inch TFT display, with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio.
The device was available in black and had a SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) of 1.29 W/kg (head) and 0.76 W/kg (body). The removable Li-Ion battery could last up to 232 hours on standby and up to 6 hours of talk time.
Operating System and Performance
The Kin TWOm ran on a feature phone operating system and was powered by the Nvidia Tegra chipset and a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU. It also had 8GB of storage and 256MB of RAM, which was considered quite impressive for a feature phone at that time.
Camera and Multimedia
The Kin TWOm featured an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of recording videos in 720p. It also had stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack, making it a decent device for multimedia consumption.
In terms of connectivity, the device had Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a microUSB 2.0 port. It also had a FM radio with RDS support.
Additional Features
The Kin TWOm also had some additional features that made it stand out from other feature phones at the time. It had integrated social media support, allowing users to stay connected on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The device also had MS Office apps for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and a PDF viewer, making it suitable for basic productivity tasks.
It also had an accelerometer and proximity sensor, along with messaging options like SMS, MMS, email, and push email. The device also supported Java and had predictive text input for easier typing.
The End of the Kin TWOm
Despite its impressive features, the Kin TWOm didn't achieve the success Microsoft had hoped for. Due to low sales, the device was discontinued shortly after its release in November 2010.
The Kin TWOm may have been short-lived, but it left a lasting impression on the world of mobile devices. It's remembered as a pioneer in the feature phone category and a unique offering from Microsoft.
Today, the Kin TWOm may seem outdated and obsolete, but it will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who experienced its glory back in 2010.
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Call records
Practically unlimited
Internal
8GB 256MB RAM
Main Camera
Single
8 MP, AF
Features
LED flash
Video
720p
Selfie camera
Other
No
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes
Comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Positioning
No
Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB
microUSB 2.0
Features
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Games
No
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
Other
SNS integration
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input