4G Dual Sim-Free Smartphone. Windows 8.1 Upgradeable to Windows 10
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
5.0" IPS Display, 8MP Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
4G Works on all UK networks
Join the speedy world of LTE and Windows 8.1 with the colorful and powerful Win HD LTE. It features a brilliant 5-inch HD display, a lightning-fast quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, and Windows Phone 8.1. This feather-light phone also has Dual SIMs and a microSD card slot, which gives you expandable storage capacity of up to 32GB on top of the 8GB of internal storage.
As you can probably tell from my Avatar, I've been a long term fan of Android, but decided to jump ship this year and try a Windows phone, and I've got to say I'm really pleased in the OS itself and the speed of the phone, which although similar in spec to my previous Android is a lot faster and less clunky, everything just works.I have to admit, I had the same reservations as you with regards to the app situation, but so far I haven't found that restrictive at all, yes there are a lot less apps in total, but generally the ones available are decent quality.The main reason Android has soooo many, is because they have 100's of similar apps, I mean search for Angry Birds and you get not only the different versions of the game, but 100's of 'clone's, so Angry Gran, Angry Android, Angry customer ...you get the idea.
I do miss Android after 5 or more years, and still have Android tablets, but for the phone I'm glad I made the switch, we'll see what happens when I get Win10.As for a MAP app, I think you'll find the built in HERE & HERE Drive (at least on my MS Lumia) very good, as it also works offline.
-4G Dual Sim-Free Smartphone.
-Windows 8.1 Upgradeable to Windows 10
-Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64Bit architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
-Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
-1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
-4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
sprite127594
9 Oct 15#2
I was looking at getting a moto G for my mum. Specs on this look identical. Would this be a better buy?
furbars
9 Oct 15#3
I would like to get one of these but what I have heard there are next to no apps. I need it to run a decent GPS programme ie maps or better still HERE.
philipgregson58 to furbars
9 Oct 151#5
Loads of Windows apps, Inc Here Maps for Nav, excellent
HAL2000 to furbars
9 Oct 1513#6
As you can probably tell from my Avatar, I've been a long term fan of Android, but decided to jump ship this year and try a Windows phone, and I've got to say I'm really pleased in the OS itself and the speed of the phone, which although similar in spec to my previous Android is a lot faster and less clunky, everything just works.I have to admit, I had the same reservations as you with regards to the app situation, but so far I haven't found that restrictive at all, yes there are a lot less apps in total, but generally the ones available are decent quality.The main reason Android has soooo many, is because they have 100's of similar apps, I mean search for Angry Birds and you get not only the different versions of the game, but 100's of 'clone's, so Angry Gran, Angry Android, Angry customer ...you get the idea.
I do miss Android after 5 or more years, and still have Android tablets, but for the phone I'm glad I made the switch, we'll see what happens when I get Win10.As for a MAP app, I think you'll find the built in HERE & HERE Drive (at least on my MS Lumia) very good, as it also works offline.
chancooluk to furbars
9 Oct 152#7
HERE apps are available for this phone. However the apps are no longer listed in the store due to the W10M maps app replacing them both in the near future.
HERE apps can be installed via the 'Phone System Updater' app available in the store.
parasitemol
9 Oct 15#4
Hasn't this deal been sitting here for 2 weeks already?
Many thanks for your reply and to the others too. I might just try a win phone when the right deal comes along. One more thing can you run google music on it ?
LuisJeanlarch
9 Oct 15#9
Great find thanks :smiley:
essexgangsta
9 Oct 15#10
how do these compare to the lumia phones, my daughter is due a upgrade and said that her friend had a 640 and it was really good and fast phone
wenttoabetterplace to essexgangsta
9 Oct 15#15
640 is a great phone....and has a better camera - which is probably a big deal for the intended user...
octopus
9 Oct 15#11
Thought I would mention it's not a Full HD screen, other specs look good for the price.
What's the screen visibility in full daylight and more importantly is the call quality good?
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
5.0" IPS Display, 8MP Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
4G Works on all UK networks
Join the speedy world of LTE and Windows 8.1 with the colorful and powerful Win HD LTE. It features a brilliant 5-inch HD display, a lightning-fast quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, and Windows Phone 8.1. This feather-light phone also has Dual SIMs and a microSD card slot, which gives you expandable storage capacity of up to 32GB on top of the 8GB of internal storage.
Box Contains
Headphones,USB Cable, Protective Case, Screen Protector
Top comments
I do miss Android after 5 or more years, and still have Android tablets, but for the phone I'm glad I made the switch, we'll see what happens when I get Win10.As for a MAP app, I think you'll find the built in HERE & HERE Drive (at least on my MS Lumia) very good, as it also works offline.
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-4G Dual Sim-Free Smartphone.
-Windows 8.1 Upgradeable to Windows 10
-Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64Bit architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
-Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
-1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
-4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
I do miss Android after 5 or more years, and still have Android tablets, but for the phone I'm glad I made the switch, we'll see what happens when I get Win10.As for a MAP app, I think you'll find the built in HERE & HERE Drive (at least on my MS Lumia) very good, as it also works offline.
HERE apps can be installed via the 'Phone System Updater' app available in the store.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/blu-win-hd-5-720p-4g-dual-sim-free-smartphone-79-99-amazon-daily-deal-2286416
Or am I missing something?
What's the screen visibility in full daylight and more importantly is the call quality good?