Maimpok

I just checked out the Microsoft Kin.  It is the sucessor to the HipTop (SideKick in USA) which was highly popular amongst the x generation that took the motto always connected to new levels.  Its a touch screen phone which has a slide out keyboard that's been built with social networking features in mind. So it has features such as the posting of status messages to sites like Facebook, Twitter and Live Messenger simultaneously.
 Sounds interesting? read more and checkout the fancy UI (user interface) video after the break

Source Engadget
Source Kin.com




Although the Kin has been baged out my a couple of technology blogs I've read, i do believe it'll be pretty successful if it keeps the same formula as the old HipTop; fixed $30 monthly plans, easy to use, great keyboard.


Its a phone that is perfect for social networking junkies; the kind of person that feels the need to know as soon as their friend's status change.With an proper 8 mega-pixel camera that can take HD quality video (better then DVD quality) it  can be used as a great video journaling tool... but not for this use.

A few negatives is a few reports believe notifications will have up to 15 minute delays to keep data usage low. Though this could actually be a good things if the cost savings are past on for users. Other things missing is a calendar app and IM. Pretty disappointing considering everyone uses these features now days.

Its an interesting device, the degree of Microsoft's Kin success will be down to price. If they can get that right, your friends, especially the younger generation,  will enrich you with more crap more photos and videos for a more visually appealing journaling of their lives.