- With regards to design aesthetics and materials, where would you put the Z30 compared to the other Android flagships? I would put it over the G2 and S4 as I'm not a fan of the glossy plastic look. The Z30 looks to be more premium than those at least.
Sent from my HTC One using CB Forums mobile app10-12-13 06:58 PMLike 0 - Dave, you're not fooling anyone with the blind acceptance routine. You must realise this is a pretty ordinary specc'd device for a flagship. Compare it to the LG G2, or the S4, HTC One or the iPhone 5s. It's just not there, and won't be. Maybe the next flagship .... if it has a 1080p screen at least.10-12-13 08:13 PMLike 0
- The doctor might have ordered them not to submit review devices that reboot multiple times while the reviewer is trying to evaluate the phone.
Oh wait... they were paid by Samsung to say that, right?
(Black helicopter hovers nearby...)
BlackBerry Z30 Review10-12-13 08:22 PMLike 0 - 10-12-13 08:22 PMLike 0
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Did you have some actual reviews to post here or are we just supposed to take you at your word?10-12-13 08:57 PMLike 0 -
Take a look thru this review and see how it does in the tests. Its amazing to see these results year after year from them
AnandTech | The iPhone 5s Review10-12-13 09:00 PMLike 3 - Here is a camera review by CNET.
BlackBerry Z10 camera versus iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3 | Dialed In - CNET Blogs
Some random site.
http://www.todaysiphone.com/2013/02/...mera-shootout/10-12-13 09:01 PMLike 0 - The doctor might have ordered them not to submit review devices that reboot multiple times while the reviewer is trying to evaluate the phone.
Oh wait... they were paid by Samsung to say that, right?
(Black helicopter hovers nearby...)
BlackBerry Z30 Review
Posted via CB1010-12-13 09:09 PMLike 0 -
I asked you a few weeks back if you would at least admit that many of the problems that you dismissed are now big, real, looming issues. You chose not to respond.
Do you want me to give you a link?
(Black Helicopter revving up...)Last edited by mset; 10-13-13 at 03:14 AM.
10-12-13 10:04 PMLike 3 - 1. I saw a Z30 with Verizon Branding today. Rebooted 2X. Never saw that on my Z10. Never. Very odd.
2. The Z30 isn't a bad device by any means, just one that falls short of what we expect from a 2013-2014 flagship."
This appears to be a pretty universal consensus. A good device. For $200 on a 2 year contract, maybe. But following a few months behind the Z10 and for $700 off contract. It's just not enough phone for too much money.
Does the phone work great for you and do the things you want it to do then it meets YOUR Criteria for what YOU Expect from a flagship device. Man this BS from the blogosphere rattles my chains.
Posted by the Zed of rockivy10-12-13 10:31 PMLike 0 - Mine shipped with a lot of hugs. Rebooting, unable to remove bar on Android runtime and really low call volume. Fixed by installing a leak, but come on BlackBerry sending buggy review and retail units out is ridiculous!!
Posted via CB10Davidro1 and kevinnugent like this.10-12-13 10:46 PMLike 2 - Those people are all misusing "flagship" anyway. They think it refers to the very highest-end product but that is normally called a "halo" device. The "flagship" is typically the one that a company sells the most of or is best-known for. For example, Nissan's flagship isn't the GT-R, it's the Altima. /end nit-pickingLWKING likes this.10-12-13 10:50 PMLike 1
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Sent from my HTC One using CB Forums mobile app10-12-13 11:42 PMLike 0 - Funny to read all of these opinions about the review and the phone itself. I do have a Z30. Is it the BlackBerry flagship product? Yes. Does it meet 2013 HW specs? No. Do I care? Nope, because it does the job nicely.
It is a fantastic device and works as expected. I like it and that is what matters.
Posted via CB10 from BlackBerry Z30owadkelly likes this.10-13-13 02:09 AMLike 1 -
For call quality, I wonder about that too - he says voice sounds "metallic"? Could be a network problem. He did mention he saw no benefit to the Paraket antenna, he was expecting better reception than other phones (what it does is mainly save power no? With wrong expectations he may have focused too much on low signal areas)10-13-13 03:04 AMLike 0 - Anyone installing leaks in expecting trouble. The phone works well. Engadget reviewer envy is normal..they probably never use Z30 review unit...too busy correcting typos on small screened iphone they worship all day. How do you know that they really review and use the phone for several day?
Posted via CB1010-13-13 03:07 AMLike 0 - Those people are all misusing "flagship" anyway. They think it refers to the very highest-end product but that is normally called a "halo" device. The "flagship" is typically the one that a company sells the most of or is best-known for. For example, Nissan's flagship isn't the GT-R, it's the Altima. /end nit-picking10-13-13 03:17 AMLike 0
- Anyone installing leaks in expecting trouble. The phone works well. Engadget reviewer envy is normal..they probably never use Z30 review unit...too busy correcting typos on small screened iphone they worship all day. How do you know that they really review and use the phone for several day?
Posted via CB10
Posted via CB1010-13-13 03:21 AMLike 0 - Pretty decent review of the Z30 over at Engadget.com.
BlackBerry Z30 review10-13-13 04:26 AMLike 0 - 24 hours in and LOVE it. OS is buttery smooth and the screen is vibrant. It IS noticeably less sharp than the Z10 screen but doesn't really bother me. Hmm what else... Android apps seem to run better but I guess that's down to the faster internals. Overall very impressed!
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It seems sometimes the SAME source provides conflicting results. Maybe an in depth review with a better explanation is needed. So far it is a draw in my eyes.10-13-13 06:17 AMLike 0 - Wouldn't worry too much about Engadget review. HTC One got rave reviews from most top tech sites but with delays and poor marketing sales since launch are far below expectations. Mostly die hards read the tech sites. So just market the hell out of the Z30 and get some major buzz going in social media and this Engadget review will become an after thought.10-13-13 07:05 AMLike 0
- What I find interesting is BB never had a superior tech spec'd phone. Why are people here expecting one now?
Build quality, Call Quality, Security and Usability for business and everyday use is what BB is about and thats what I expect from BB.
My only concern is the reviewers comments about call quality and rebooting. If these check out as not a concern, I'll be buying this device.10-13-13 08:07 AMLike 0
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