[nerdydaddyo]

Can someone verify if the Z30 has bluetooth class 1?

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[jpvj]

Add .5 ;-)

[nerdydaddyo]

The Q10 had class 1 bluetooth so I'm hoping the same is offered on the Z30. Honestly, I have had issues with the bluetooth class 2 on my Z10 so much it would be a deal breaker for me if it wasn't. Even the PlayBook had bluetooth class 1. Streaming radio sucks over Bluetooth class 2 devices.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[Supa_Fly1]

The class doesn't necessarily define the quality for blue tooth streaming you know it's the supported API or profiles!!

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[nerdydaddyo]

Class defines signal strength. Any tiny obstacle diminishes Bluetooth class 2, but since class 1 has longer range, it performs better in my experience. If you stream Slacker to the Music Gateway on a Z10 like I do, just covering the top of the phone with your hand interrupts the stream. Could not reproduce that flaw on my PlayBook. Same distance apart, same line of sight.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[nerdydaddyo]

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://d...yuDkTOBHeF2jXg

Guess that answers my question for sure.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[nerdydaddyo]

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://d...g7edJvKmpfxqsg

According to BlackBerry, the Z10 model I have is only Bluetooth Class 2.0. Therefore, the Z30 is a step up at 1.5 and possibly better at Bluetooth reception.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[nerdydaddyo]

After reviewing all 4 variants of the Z10, it looks as though STL100-1 and STL100-3 owners (such as myself) got the short end of the stick when it came to Bluetooth. Both received Bluetooth Class 2.0, while the STL100-2 and STL100-4 received 1.5. That's odd. Why make it different on certain models? The Q10 models all have straight Bluetooth Class 1 - No 1.5. And from my streaming radio experience, Class 1 is the best for distance and/or uninterrupted stream from obstacles or any type of interference. I have no Class 1.5 products to test, but the PlayBook is Class 1 Bluetooth and is flawless in streaming.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!