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Old 06-23-2015, 07:51 AM
 
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Just reserved this for $79 (reg $129).... actually paid $60 thanks to some free GCs.

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00YAKRDA...ing=UTF8&psc=1

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Old 06-23-2015, 05:50 PM
 
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It looks like a decent budget phone. One major thing of note is that it lacks LTE capability and it's also missing the main frequency T-Mobile uses for "4G HSPA+" so people using it on that network might have less than ideal data speeds.
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Old 06-23-2015, 08:19 PM
 
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I just bought a Blu Studio x plus. I like the phone but the battery doesn't last me all day like my iPhone. I paid $129. Except for the battery life, I really like the phone
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Old 06-24-2015, 03:45 PM
 
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It looks like a decent budget phone. One major thing of note is that it lacks LTE capability and it's also missing the main frequency T-Mobile uses for "4G HSPA+" so people using it on that n'etwork might have less than ideal data speeds.

Yeah, it was almost a deal breaker but realized that my current phone is also HSPA+ (ATT) and works great.

Worth a try at $60.
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Old 06-24-2015, 07:41 PM
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I have the Blu Studio 6.0 LTE. I mostly bought it for the screen size. Battery life is an issue, but I'm coping.

The dual SIM feature is cool. I currently have a personal SIM from T-Mobile and a work SIM from AT&T in my phone.
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Old 06-26-2015, 02:14 PM
 
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I have the Blu Studio 6.0 LTE. I mostly bought it for the screen size. Battery life is an issue, but I'm coping.

The dual SIM feature is cool. I currently have a personal SIM from T-Mobile and a work SIM from AT&T in my phone.
I turned off the push feature for most of my apps. I also found turning off the WiFi when not using it made a massive difference in battery life. I don't have a data plan so don't have to worry about that feature draining the battery
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Old 07-14-2015, 08:08 PM
 
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Finally received this phone and have to admit it's pretty awesome!

Bright colorful 5.5" screen that is sharp and responsive. Blazing fast on AT&T HSPA+. Even comes with screen protectors and a silicone case. Probably the best $79 phone I've ever had, heck even better than a lot of $300+ phones.

Unfortunately, have to part with it cause a relative wants and needs it.
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Old 07-18-2015, 11:03 AM
 
Location: Portsmouth, VA
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Just reserved this for $79 (reg $129).... actually paid $60 thanks to some free GCs.

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00YAKRDA...ing=UTF8&psc=1

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Seems about right. No 3G, but everything else seems decent, good RAM, good camera/video.

Blu is one of the newer kids on the block, making budget Android and Windows Phones. I notice that they offer the exact same specs on a Windows Phone, and that one has 4G

Buy Unlocked BLU Win HD - Microsoft Store

Let us know how it works out.
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Old 07-18-2015, 12:00 PM
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I turned off the push feature for most of my apps. I also found turning off the WiFi when not using it made a massive difference in battery life. I don't have a data plan so don't have to worry about that feature draining the battery
The biggest consumer of wireless data (and by extension, power) on my phone is work email. I don't really want to turn off push on that, lest I miss something important that affects my work.
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Old 07-18-2015, 03:39 PM
 
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Seems about right. No 3G, but everything else seems decent, good RAM, good camera/video.

Blu is one of the newer kids on the block, making budget Android and Windows Phones. I notice that they offer the exact same specs on a Windows Phone, and that one has 4G

Buy Unlocked BLU Win HD - Microsoft Store

Let us know how it works out.

Ended up giving it to a relative who needed an unlocked phone and he loves it. In return he gave me his Galaxy S4 which I dislike, but can sell it for a nice profit.

I ended up buying another BLU for $99 (introductory price), this one does have 4G LTE: Amazon.com: BLU Life One 4G LTE Smartphone -GSM Unlocked - Gold: Cell Phones & Accessories
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