With regards to the Kin, I think Verizon shafted MS on that one.  The device was good for it&#x27;s time (something with photos and music targeted at teens that didn&#x27;t have a full web connection), but Verizon forced you to buy a full $30&#x2F;mo web plan to use those features (this was back when the web options were $30&#x2F;mo unlimited plans or no web connection at all).<p>If there was a cheaper connection just for the Kin, it would&#x27;ve done reasonably well as a replacement for the Sidekick.