Description
Sharp Microsoft Kin One (1) 4 GB, Factory Refurbished, Verizon CDMA
On offer is the Sharp-built Microsoft Kin One (1), the 3G Wi-Fi model with 4 GB of memory, 5-megapixel camera, QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, and Windows Zune-HD media player, CDMA for Verizon, graded Factory Refurbished. Prop houses and collectors take it as a working display unit; the Wi-Fi browser and local Zune playback still function even though the CDMA side cannot register.
The Microsoft Kin One, manufactured by Sharp for Verizon in May 2010, was the compact half of the Kin pair: a rounded, pocket-sized slider with a 2.6-inch capacitive touchscreen, a QWERTY keyboard that slides down from the bottom, a 5 MP camera with LumiLED flash, 4 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and Zune-powered music with FM radio. Its Kin Loop and Kin Spot sharing features depended on a Microsoft cloud service that closed in 2011, and the whole Kin line was discontinued within weeks of launch.
Collector shops, prop houses, and parts buyers are the realistic customers TG Wireless serves with it; there is no US network left that can activate a CDMA phone.
Key specifications
| Model | Microsoft Kin One (Kin 1), manufactured by Sharp, Verizon |
|---|---|
| Storage | 4 GB |
| Network status | Verizon (CDMA) |
| Released | May 2010 |
| Operating system | Windows Phone OS for Kin (Zune-based media) |
| Display | 2.6-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY (bottom slider) |
| Camera | 5 MP with image stabilization and LumiLED flash |
| Internal memory | 4 GB internal |
| Radios | CDMA with EV-DO 3G (Verizon) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth |
| Media | Zune player, FM radio |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The Kin is a Verizon CDMA phone with EV-DO data and no GSM or LTE radio. Verizon shut down its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and no other US carrier can register a CDMA-only device, so it gets no US cellular service; see the network status line in the table for the lock state. Microsoft also closed the Kin Studio cloud back end in 2011, which removed the sharing and backup features. What remains useful is Wi-Fi: the browser and local Zune media playback still work, and the hardware is a collector piece.
Resale fit
- Collector and enthusiast dealers who trade short-lived platforms like the Kin.
- Film and TV prop houses needing a period-correct 2010 Verizon handset.
- Parts and display units, including the slide mechanism and 8 MP camera module.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
