NEW Blu Win HD LTE

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First impressions of the beautiful BLU Win HD LTE Windows Phone device

The brand new Win HD LTE from BLU landed recently on our doorsteps itching for us to use and abuse it. In this post, we are going to take a quick look at the device and see what it's all about.

Having used the Win HD from BLU (the original device without the LTE support), I was expecting something similar with the LTE model. In essence, I was expecting a cheap build and large 5-inch display that looks decent and works with just a few hitches. After all, the Win HD was targeted as a budget to mid-range 5-inch Windows Phone device with an affordable price tag.

When I unboxed the metal darkgrey-colored Win HD LTE, I was disappointed. And that's a good thing because I was expecting another plastic, cheap phone from BLU. Not this time. My initial first reaction was, "wow, this phone looks absolutely beautiful." The Win HD LTE looks stylish with its metal finish, having a screen resolution that is vibrant, extremely responsive, and amazing, with a top-notch build quality. BLU really outdid themselves with this Windows Phone device. I seriously felt like I had an expensive smartphone in my hands.

The Blu Win HD LTE features a Snapdragon 410 chip that offers 1.2GHz of Quad-Core processing power and a 64-bit architecture. The device also features a gorgeous 5-inch 720x1280 IPS display, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 8GB of storage, and 1GB of RAM. The device features a 2.5mm bezel that accentuates the vivid 5-inch HD display

The Blu Win HD LTE is expected to go head-to-head with the Microsoft Lumia 640, both devices featuring a similar set of specs. We'll have our full review of the device in the near future once we put this device to the test. Stay tuned!
 

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And now it's listed on the Microsoft store for $199. This phone looks amazing, seriously.

BLU Win HD LTE - Unlocked - Microsoft Store

Added a screen shot in case it gets delisted from the Microsoft store or if it was posted too soon or something.

Here are the tech specs from the website. Looks like an amazing mid range phone to have.

Tech specs
Platform
Windows Phone 8.1, Upgradeable to Windows 10 when available1
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex A53
64-Bit architecture with Adreno 306 GPU
Memory2
1GB RAM, 8GB storage, microSD slot up to 32GB
Networks3
SIM: Dual SIM (Dual-standby): SIM 1 (micro-SIM) and SIM 2 (standard)
3G: 850/1700/1900/2100
4G LTE: 700/1700/2600
Display
5-inch IPS HD capacitive touchscreen, (720x1280), 294 ppi, 16M colors
Battery4
2500 mAh, Talk time: Up to 30 hours (2G), Up to 22 hours (3G)
Main camera
8-megapixel with autofocus
Front camera
2-megapixels
Video
1080p
Dimensions
5.71 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches (145 x 72 x 8.2 mm)(LxWxH)
Weight
5.15 ounces (146g)
 

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I wonder what frequency this 700 is it running ? band 12 and band 17 or just band 17 ? if it works on band 12 too then this is an awesome buy !

I can't find that spec anywhere on the interwebz.

Instinct tells me it is Bands 2/4/17.

Works on ATT or T-Mo. Reason. Band 17 is a subset of band 12. Band 12 just extends a touch lower on Uplink and Downlink. So Band 12 towers can "see and hear" all of Band 17.
 

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I'm really tempted to buy this phone. I know Blu phones in the past have been knocked for build quality, camera quality, and touch response. Anyone have thoughts about whether I should really be worried by any of that?
 

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I can't find that spec anywhere on the interwebz.

Instinct tells me it is Bands 2/4/17.

Works on ATT or T-Mo. Reason. Band 17 is a subset of band 12. Band 12 just extends a touch lower on Uplink and Downlink. So Band 12 towers can "see and hear" all of Band 17.

I thought band 17 is used by att since they bought that block of 700mhz auction. wouldn't that mean tmobile couldn't use band 17 even if they do have band 12? I might be wrong but that's what I understood when tmobile bought some low band spectrum from Verizon a year ago


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Band 12 is 700 MHz Blocks A-C or Uplink 699-716 MHz and Downlink 729-746 MHz (T-Mo)
Band 17 is 700 MHz Blocks B-C or Uplink 704-716 MHz and Downlink 734-746 MHz (AT&T)

See how Band 17 fits neatly inside Band 12? E-UTRA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My 1520.3 has Band 17, but not Band 12 and I had no issues on T-Mo getting LTE.
 

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Band 12 is 700 MHz Blocks A-C or Uplink 699-716 MHz and Downlink 729-746 MHz (T-Mo)
Band 17 is 700 MHz Blocks B-C or Uplink 704-716 MHz and Downlink 734-746 MHz (AT&T)

See how Band 17 fits neatly inside Band 12? E-UTRA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My 1520.3 has Band 17, but not Band 12 and I had no issues on T-Mo getting LTE.

Ah I see but I hope I'm not going off topic but how would you know you are getting tmobiles new low band if they haven't rolled it out ... Yet . I haven the 830(rm-985) that has tmobiles LTE bands ( minus band 12 but with band 17).


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I'm really tempted to buy this phone. I know Blu phones in the past have been knocked for build quality, camera quality, and touch response. Anyone have thoughts about whether I should really be worried by any of that?

I've had some Blu Android phones and tablets. The build quality is actually very good, I was expecting less. The camera isn't Lumia-class but it takes good shots if there's enough lighting. The flash is a joke and low-light shots suffer greatly with poor focus.
 

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