Description
Sharp Microsoft Kin Two II 8 GB, Factory Refurbished, Verizon CDMA
This refurbished lot is the Sharp Microsoft Kin Two II, the 3G Wi-Fi model with 8 GB of storage, 8-megapixel camera with HD video, QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, and Windows Zune-HD player, CDMA for Verizon, graded Factory Refurbished. Collector dealers who want the larger-screen Kin with the 720p camera in close-to-new working order choose this over carrier-return stock.
Microsoft's Kin Two, built by Sharp and sold by Verizon starting May 2010, was the bigger Kin: a side slider with a 3.4-inch capacitive touchscreen, full QWERTY keyboard, 8 MP camera that recorded 720p video, 8 GB of memory, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth, assisted GPS, and a Zune-powered music and FM radio experience. Microsoft ended the Kin program after roughly six weeks, so the installed base is small and the model has become a curiosity among collectors of failed platforms.
TG Wireless places this refurbished stock with collector dealers, prop houses, and parts buyers; its CDMA radio and the retired Kin Studio service rule out any activation use.
Key specifications
| Model | Microsoft Kin Two (Kin II), manufactured by Sharp, Verizon |
|---|---|
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Network status | Verizon (CDMA) |
| Released | May 2010 |
| Operating system | Windows Phone OS for Kin (Zune-based media) |
| Display | 3.4-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY (side slider) |
| Camera | 8 MP with image stabilization and LumiLED flash, 720p HD video |
| Internal memory | 8 GB internal |
| Radios | CDMA with EV-DO 3G (Verizon) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, assisted GPS |
| Media | Zune player, FM radio |
| Talk time | About 6.1 hours (as listed) |
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.
