MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BLU Products, the market leader in unlocked devices in the United States, introduced today their first Windows Phone devices at the CTIA Super Mobility Week 2014 in Las Vegas. The new Win JR and Win HD run the latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system and come with features like Cortana, your truly personal digital assistant. BLU continues pushing limitations to bring the best quality and design, exceptionally priced, to no-contract unlocked smartphone consumers in the USA – the fastest growing segment in the mobile phone industry today.
"We are excited to expand our product portfolio to include Windows Phone and introduce our customers to Cortana," said Samuel Ohev-Zion, CEO of BLU Products. "Our new BLU Win JR and Win HD give you the flexibility to choose your network provider and freedom to change, whenever you like, to a different provider with a better deal."
The BLU Win JR and Win HD are powered by a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core 1.2GHz mobile processor to make sure all your needs are met without hesitation, and are capable of achieving 4G HSPA+ 42Mbps speeds nationwide. Compatible on any GSM Network in the United States, BLU Windows Phone allow consumers to choose their service plans from companies such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Metro PCS, Cricket Wireless, Tracfone, Go Smart, Simple Mobile, Net 10, Straight Talk, Ultra Mobile, Telcel America, H20 Wireless, Red Pocket, and Walmart Family Mobile, among others.
The new BLU Win JR and Win HD are proof positive that smartphones don't always have to come with high prices and the belief that consumers should not have to compromise on quality, design, or experience. With bright and large screens, great cameras, and fast processing, available in 4 trendy and gorgeous colors, the BLU Win Jr and Win HD give you freedom of choice – exceptionally priced.
Windows Phone 8.1
A Windows Phone offers a more personal smartphone experience that brings you closer to the people and things you really care about. The BLU Win JR and Win HD introduce you to Cortana, a truly personal digital assistant who gets to know you, anticipates your needs, and respects your privacy. Cortana is the only smartphone assistant who can set reminders by people, as well as time or location, so that you remember to ask your best friend how their vacation went the next time they call or text. As a Windows Phone 8.1 device, the Win JR and Win HD include features such as Live Tiles that surface information important to you; Action Center, which show new activities and notifications at a glance; and Senses, a suite of features that takes the work out of managing data use, storage space and battery life.
BLU Win JR
Welcoming even more people to Windows Phone, the powerful and affordable BLU Win JR features dual camera support with a main 5.0 mega pixel autofocus camera plus LED Flash on the back, as well as a front facing camera for Skype video calls and selfies. Photos and Videos come to life in a bright 4.0-inch screen with 233ppi pixel density, in addition to ample storage with a 64GB expandable MicroSD slot.
The BLU Win JR is already shipping and available now, unlocked with Dual-SIM support, for $89.00 online through Amazon.com, as well as thousands of dealer agent stores and retailers throughout the US. The Win JR will also be available in all Microsoft Retail Stores throughout the US, as well as MicrosoftStore.com.
BLU Win HD
The BLU Win HD will amaze you with its beautiful design and performance. The device features an amazingly bright and vivid 5.0-inch HD IPS screen with an incredible 294ppi pixel density and an incredibly thin design, one of the thinnest Windows Phones available today. Capture remarkable photos and videos with an advanced performance 8.0 Mega Pixel autofocus rear camera, including LED Flash, and Full HD 1080p recording, in addition to a 2.0 mega pixel front facing camera, 1GB RAM, and 64GB expandable MicroSD slot.
Shipping before the end of the month, the BLU Win HD will be available unlocked with Dual-SIM support, for $179.00 online through Amazon.com, as well as thousands of dealer agent stores and retailers throughout the US. The Win HD will also be available in all Microsoft Retail Stores throughout the US, as well as MicrosoftStore.com.
Full Specifications:
GENERAL
Model Name
BLU Win JR
BLU Win HD
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - W410a
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 - W510U
HSDPA 850 / 2100 - W410i
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - W510L
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 - W410U
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - W410L
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM and Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Announced
2014, September
2014, September
BODY
Status
Available. Released 2014, September
Available. Released 2014, September
Dimensions
125 x 64 x 10.6 mm
144.8 x 69.9 x 7.75 mm
DISPLAY
Weight
125g
139g
Type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches (~233 ppi pixel density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches (~293 ppi pixel density)
SOUND
Multitouch
Yes
Yes
Alert types
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
MEMORY
3.5mm jack
Yes
Yes
Card slot
microSD, up to 64GB
microSD, up to 64GB
DATA
Internal
4 GB, 512 MB RAM
8 GB, 1 GB RAM
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Up to 236.8 kbps
Up to 236.8 kbps
Speed
HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
v3.0
v3.0
CAMERA
USB
microUSB v2.0
microUSB v2.0
Primary
5 MP, 2592 x 1936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
FEATURES
Secondary
VGA
2MP
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 302
Sensors
Accelerometer, Proximity
Accelerometer, Proximity
Messaging
SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5
HTML5
Radio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
Colors
Neon Orange, Neon Green, Neon Yellow, White
Neon Orange, Neon Green, Neon Yellow, White
- SNS integration
- SNS integration
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
- MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- Document viewer
- Document viewer
- Video/photo editor
- Video/photo editor
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
- Predictive text input
BATTERY
Li-Ion 1950 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
Stand-by
Up to 700 h
Up to 750 h
Talk time
Up to 19 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G)
Up to 23 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
About BLU Products:
BLU Products, founded in 2009, designs and manufacturers affordable, attractive and innovative mobile devices to suit a wide variety of consumer needs. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, BLU is pioneering the advancement of the prepaid and no-contract revolution by providing a vast portfolio of advanced, unlocked mobile phones to thousands of dealer agents, MVNO's, and large retailers throughout the United States and Latin America.
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