8: The Microsoft Kin

Microsoft was late to the smartphone party, and its first entrance, the Kin, was designed for teens and young adults who didn't want or need an iPhone, Android phone or Blackberry. The only problem? That audience didn't really exist.

Links and Show Notes:

Microsoft's "Pink" smartphone to be Microsoft-branded? | Engadget

The Pink Phone Pictures Microsoft Doesn't Want You To See Yet - Gizmodo

Microsoft Kin One and Two review | Engadget

Flashback #2: The Microsoft Zune - Relay FM

MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels

Microsoft KIN ONE and TWO Review - PhoneArena on YouTube

Microsoft Ushers in the Next Generation of the Social Phone With KIN, a New Windows Phone - Stories

Microsoft launches Kin phones (live blog) - CNET

Review: Microsoft Kin One and Kin Two | WIRED

Microsoft Kin Advertisement | Consumer Reports - YouTube

4 Reasons Why Microsoft's Kin Phones Failed | WIRED