MICROSOFT'S KIN ONE AND TWO REAPPEAR AT VERIZON

After a dismal first outing, being pulled after only a month at retail, the Microsoft Kin ONE and Kin TWO have re-emerged at Verizon. The phones now sport an m at the end of the name, but are effectively the same phones previously sold.

What has changed is the pricing. The Kin ONEm is being sold for $19.99 with a 2 year contract and the Kin TWOm is just under $50 with a 2 year contract. Voice plans start at $39.99 and data plans start with the $15 option (the $9.99 plan is advertised but does not appear as an option). There is also a $35 activation fee. These are down significantly from the original prices back in June. [Verizon Wireless]