This will be a continuous review through the end of... well the end of the life of the Coin.  

Coin 2.0 In Its Full Retail PackagingCoin is a e-card used for payments, and to store and retrieve payment information.  I first saw and reported on these devices a few years ago at the Consumer Electronics Show (now called CES) and it was really exciting technology that took quite a bit longer to realize than originally anticipated.

Think of it as a blank electronic credit or debit card that, if worked well, will clone your payment cards and provide a bit of security, convenience and rewards.  It costs about $99 right now ( December 16, 2015 ), and I think makes a great gift for anyone that uses plastic.

Here is Coin's marketing video:

More after the break.

Why would someone want a Coin 2.0 Smart Payment Device?