Bluetooth 3.0?

[scottcraft]

Verizon lists the Ativ as having bluetooth 3.0. Is this true? I would have thought it would have 4.0 with the rest of the hardware being so up to date.

 

[mary beth hale]

I was going to ask the same thing. I'm getting the SE in August and wondered if 3.0 Bluetooth is a disadvantage. I really don't know anything about Bluetooth.

 

[scottcraft]

4.0 is better, but I'm not clear on all the advantages. To me having 3.0 would be a detriment, but I don't know by how much.

 

[scottcraft]

Samsung lists it as 3.0 on it's website also.

 

[Novron]

Samsung lists it as 3.0 on it's website also.

They also list SDHC slot but it has an SDXC slot. They also list a lower pixel rating for the camera than it really has.

 

[scottcraft]

They also list SDHC slot but it has an SDXC slot. They also list a lower pixel rating for the camera than it really has.

So you're saying it doesn't have 3.0?

 

[mary beth hale]

If it does have 3.0, how does this translate into real life use re: What does 4.0 do that 3.0 doesn't?

 

[fatclue_98]

If it does have 3.0, how does this translate into real life use re: What does 4.0 do that 3.0 doesn't?

It means nothing if the device you're connecting to doesn't support 4.0. Besides, all BT is backward compatible and BTW, 4.0 is basically low energy and faster transfer speeds.

 

[mary beth hale]

It means nothing if the device you're connecting to doesn't support 4.0. Besides, all BT is backward compatible and BTW, 4.0 is basically low energy and faster transfer speeds.

Thanks so much for the answer. Felt stupid asking, but figure it's the only way to educate myself.

 

[fatclue_98]

There are no stupid questions, only stupid people who ask questions.


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[scottcraft]

For what I currently do, 3.0 is fine, but I would rather have 4.0 so I know that I would be able to do any ibeacon type stuff that might come to windows phone.

 

[fatclue_98]

Thanks so much for the answer. Felt stupid asking, but figure it's the only way to educate myself.

I've seen some of your posts regarding the Ativ S, I'm waiting on one to arrive so I'd like to pick your brains regarding 8.1 and any issues I need to look out for.

Thanks, Fernando.

 

[mary beth hale]

I've seen some of your posts regarding the Ativ S, I'm waiting on one to arrive so I'd like to pick your brains regarding 8.1 and any issues I need to look out for.

Thanks, Fernando.

The ativ s forum is so helpful. These people have level heads and lots of info to share. Many of us using the ativ s have updated to 8.1 so pick away!

 

[Novron]

So you're saying it doesn't have 3.0?

I'm saying nobody knows for sure and Samsung isn't a reliable source.

 

[vepac]

Fitbit wants bt 4.0 to sync their devices

 

[jasqid]

^ I know this is kinda old, but you are right. BT 4.0 over 3.0 provides Low Energy (LE) which allows data to be aggregated from various sensors such as heart rate monitors, thermometers... etc. Basically if you want use this phone with any of the "wearables" that all these companies are trying to peddle it wont work.

 

[jonthysell]

I'm looking to replace my 8X with the Ativ SE - technically the 8X was only spec'd at Bluetooth 3.1 and yet with the 8.1.1 DP I can sync with my Fitbit One just fine. So it's posssible that the spec only says Bluetooth 3.0 because that's the max WP 8.0 supports. Maybe someone who's risked the DP and has a Fitbit can chime in.