Using Z10 or Z30 with PlayBook

I have been using the Storm 2 in conjunction with the PlayBook since it was released and it has been a very useful combination, especially for email since the keyboard and screen are actually big enough to make it a productive tool and the intelligent typing predictor makes it as quick or even quicker than typing on a PC. My question is will migrating to the Z10 or Z30 still interact appropriately with the PlayBook, since I understand it's operating system is still based on an older version?
Thanks to all who replied to my original question comparing Z10 and Z30. Unfortunately, I am unable to thank you on that thread for some reason, since I may not have yet understood how to utilize this forum correctly; the interface doesn't permit me to "like" or "reply" for some reason.

You will lose a ton of functionality with the Bridge feature with BB10, unfortunately....I too utilized Bridge with my 9550, 9850, and now my Z10. I know you can access files like documents and pictures from BB10 phones and view them on the PB, but not videos. At least I have not figured out how to do so. One way I do utilize Bridge with BB10 is with the remote control feature. It is available with your Storm, but it seems to work so much better with my Z10. I plug my PB into my TV via the HDMI and control the PB from across the room while viewing on the TV. I don't know if you utilize the Video Store on the PB, but it works great and looks great with this set up...I don't know if you are able to access email accounts anymore since I now just sync them to my PB. At least when I read, delete, or respond on one, it reflects on the other...

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OK, forgot to reboot Playbook. I'm paired now, BUT, BBM and Text Messages are the only Bridge options. Don't have browser, calendar, etc on Bridge. Any thoughts?
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> While I'm out, the main activities would be messaging, checking email, brief internet activities like checking an address, making a payment, taking a few pics, etc. And, of course, making rare phone calls.
I know the Z30 has superior battery life, but since I'm unlikely to engage in major battery draining activities, is that really an issue? Is the removeable/replaceable battery of the Z10 much of an advantage? Batteries degrade over time and eventually require replacement. What do you do with a smartphone when a non-replaceable battery no longer holds a sufficient charge?
Have I talked myself into going with the Z10? Are there any other factors that I'm not considering here?

It's very interesting theme and You definitely have to think about it some couple of time. Difference between Z10 and Z30 don't lies at battery replacement ability only.
Z30 is far more "techy". It has USB OTG function; it means You can connect external keyboard and mouse and any kind of another USB device and it is possible to connect multiple devices when USB hub is used. Again, Z30 has Miracast function, it means You can connect large monitor or TV wirelessly.
Both functions above mentioned with appropriate software presents on BBW give you option to make wireless deal with Your PC remotely.
Also Z30 has FM radio which absents on Z10.
For me, they are very cool features but guess what smart I have? Yes, I have Z10.
Main Z10 pros are size and weight, and after I got both devices in my hands all questions gone, because I don't want to have some kind of spade for digging grass beside my house and I'm not teen with extraordinary size pockets to carry 5' device. It's big and that's all. I don't want it.
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Device Switch problem from Z10 to Z30
Hi Dears,
I got my new Z30 and I tried to switch my old Z10 without luck, so I appreciate your help.
Both devices are identical OS Release (10.2.1.2102) version (10.2.1.2141)
I set up my Blackberry ID in the new Z30
I used BB-Link via my PC and everything started fine and smooth, and I followed all instructions step by step.
Until reaching to step (8 of 9 ) in the BB-Link, a popup windows appear in my Z30 saying “RESTORE IN PROGRESS”
But after 5 seconds, BB-Link cancel the restore process !!!
Also, I tried to connect my Z30 to my PC and restore previous Z10 backup directly through BB-Link, but same issue and message “the operation was cancelled”
One more thing, I noticed that, the BBM is empty and showing message “restoring your BBM information” since yesterday.
I wiped my device and try several time but no luck L,
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Is the new Z30 upgraded with the latest BBM version 10.3?
If not, upgrade that first through App World, then try the Switch Device or restore again.
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Hello,
Sorry if this is already posted but I dont use a blackberry for personal everyday stuff, its more of a work phone. Anyway what I have is a Z30 with a personal and work side. I want to use a webpage that can be accessed on the work side only, but i would like to to find out if there is a way to "mirror" the z30 screen to a playbook, or if I connect a playbook to the z30 via bluetooth or hotspot will it allow me access to the website because the phone is registered to the work. I can get my hands on playbook just dont want to spend the money if it wont work.
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I believe you are going to need talk to your IT people. First question is whether Bridge is blocked by policy, and if it is would they enable it in your case. I remember (I think) reading at some point about RIM (now BlackBerry) releasing IT policies for the PlayBook, but your IT people will be who you need to talk to.
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I have a PlayBook with a screen protector that I purchased from Amazon. I recently watched someone using "penultimate", a note taking app, on the iPad (no screen protector). It looked so simple.
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... but I'm getting confused. I guess the bottom line is whether removing the screen protector on the PlayBook will give the same experience with a stylus as that enjoyed by iPad users. Some say yes and some say no. It can't be both.
If not, is it the PlayBook at fault (hardware) or the software that is not interpreting the "touch" appropriately? If the latter it would be nice to know whether RIM has any plans to addres the issue.
For that matter, seeing as this is a Blackberry Support Forum, wouldn't it be nice if the people at RIM occassionally scanned the forum and provided some clarity on the issues that are raised here - particularly where the discussion is not one of preferences? In this case, there should be a definitive answer, yes or no.

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Hi All
I received my Z30 today as an upgrade for a Z10 and im struggling with the transfer of all my texts, emails etc to the new phone.
I beleive I am doing it correctly so far but in BB link it comes to step 8 when the device is restarted and when it reboots I keep getting an error message along the lines of 'Restore was cancelled due to disconnection'
Following other posts suggesting I put both devices in airplane mode and trying again I still get the same problem
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Okay. That's new information. If you backed up the Z10 when it had the newer OS, then you won't be able to restore to the Z30 with older OS version.
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