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    2014 Razer Blade 14 Ship Date thread

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by Porter, Apr 10, 2014.

  1. jackie099

    jackie099 Notebook Enthusiast

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    just checked mine (128gb), still april 23

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    jackie099, Apr 21, 2014
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  2. hfm

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    I hope they end up shipping some Wednesday so we can finally start seeing some reviews popping up. :)
     
    hfm, Apr 21, 2014
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    Totally agree!
    The delays have been making me look for alternatives, the more I look at the W230SS the better it's starting to look.
    Razer is still my first choice but the CLEVO is a close second. C'mon Razer no more delays!
     
    IKAS V, Apr 21, 2014
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    Yup exactly, paid with paypal, they have had over $3k of mine for a long time :(

    This delay is getting ridiculous considering they constantly move it back and keeps on getting my hopes up :(
     
    jmk420, Apr 21, 2014
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    Hold out for the reviews :)
     
    hfm, Apr 21, 2014
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    I ordered on 4/5. I was slightly irritated at the delay from 4/16 to 4/23. But now that they've delayed again to 4/29 I'm getting really irritated. I plan on calling tomorrow to complain (like its going to change anything lol). If it happens again I'll be furious.
     
    MCLJN, Apr 21, 2014
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  7. jpl20

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    I ordered 4/1 and I think I am stuck in the 4/30 ship group for my 256gb, keeping my fingers crossed for no further delays. Unfortunately I think because I ordered after the 1st I wasn't in the mouse coupon group, but for those of you that already have an Orochi and don't need your coupon, I would be happy to take it off your hands :thumbsup:
     
    jpl20, Apr 21, 2014
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  8. Zeelobby

    Zeelobby Notebook Evangelist

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    It definitely looks like anyone who ordered in April will most likely get the second wave. For a niche device that's only expected. Pre-orders went up March 12th. If you're pre-ordering 3-4 weeks later, there is no gurantee that dates won't slip as production ramps up. It never happens with say a basic Dell laptop, but that's because Dell is producing thousands knowing that the businesses they sell to will buy thousands. Razer on the other hand has to be more cautious. I've seen this with countless niche devices from companies like Fujitsu, Sharp, etc.
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 21, 2014
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    If your original shipping date was 4/4/2014 you should email and ask for the mouse coupon.
     
    yomama998, Apr 22, 2014
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  10. TJCacher

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    Like the others on this thread, I have the Blade 2014 (512gb model, ordered 3/21) on order, with a ship date of 4/23 and the latest email apologizing and offering a coupon for the gaming mouse. I was just hopping from one site to another checking prices on other models of gaming laptops, and noticed that iBuyPower was experiencing a delay for laptops ordered with the GTX 870M GPU part. Their ordering website gives an expected ship date of 5/15 for units ordered with this part.

    I realize this is just idle speculation, and have no evidence that this is the cause of Razer's delay, but I thought it was interesting. If NVidia is experiencing delays with this part, it might be disrupting the supply chain for other makers as well. I have noticed that there seems to be very little supply for any maker's models containing this part, with several other makers/resellers quoting backorders or no delivery dates at all (MSI, etc.).
     
    TJCacher, Apr 22, 2014
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  11. xerojin

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    I'm pretty sure all the 512gb models were delayed to 4/29/2014. I pre-ordered on 3/12/2014 12:48 p.m. est. Basically within the first hour of announcement.

    I wonder if they just produced the 128gb and 256gb models first since it seems some people didn't get pushed back to 4/29/2014...
     
    xerojin, Apr 22, 2014
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  12. Black wings

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    I ordered 3/15, 128gb version. I'm still getting 4/23 on the website but I wouldn't be surprised if we got pushed back as well seeing how it's been and the wording from the orochi email
     
    Black wings, Apr 22, 2014
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  13. Zeelobby

    Zeelobby Notebook Evangelist

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    Its odd that they'd only push back some of the 128GBs and not all at the same time. At this point I'd assume the 4/23 date is a safe bet. Doesn't make sense to do all this specific date shuffling to drop the ball now.

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    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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    At this point, with all of the delays and lack of communication, they may just being "hoping" it comes in in time to ship out tomorrow, but are waiting until the last minute to change the date.

    I hope this isn't the case. Having $2,700+ in the hands of someone else, for a month, with no official communication is really starting to make me worry about their brand awareness and attention to customers. Like if my laptop breaks...is this the type of service I can expect on that $300 warranty I purchased with the Blade?
     
    the3rdm, Apr 22, 2014
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  15. Zeelobby

    Zeelobby Notebook Evangelist

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    But it's not like Razer is a brand new company. Their track record as far as warranty and services goes is pretty clear at this point. And so far they seem to be doing a pretty decent job, no worse then other gaming PC companies.

    If it is the 870m delays that's causing issues I could somewhat understand the hush hush. You usually don't throw a parts provider under the bus. Though customs is plausible too. Definitely had electronics held up in customs for months at a time in the past, though you think they would have worked that out with round 1.
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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  16. Hookerlips

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    256 ordered 3/12 within hours of announcement, also still saying after 4/23

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    Hookerlips, Apr 22, 2014
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  17. jon.coxote

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    256? Your sig says 512 incoming.
     
    jon.coxote, Apr 22, 2014
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  18. Hookerlips

    Hookerlips Notebook Evangelist

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    No I am pretty sure I ordered 256. I have 512 2013. Might be I haven't changed the Sig since last year lol..

    Edit: you were correct, Sig was incorrect, updated and thanks for the heads up.

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    Hookerlips, Apr 22, 2014
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  19. jon.coxote

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    I ordered the 512 GB on 4/6. With my status page originally showing 4/16 release, slipped to 4/23 and last I looked, 4/29. Razer support and I have been exchanging emails. I finally asked for a mouse comp. The way they frame it, below, is quite smart. Wait for your laptop to ship and then get your free mouse. The unwritten part is, cancel your order and no free mouse for you. Nice little carrot for me to follow.

    So if you ordered before I did, and you've got no mention of a free mouse, I suggest you ask, nicely. I asked in a manner I hoped made clear, I want my laptop, until then I want answers, but hey if you are giving away mice, I'll take one of those.

     
    jon.coxote, Apr 22, 2014
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  20. sunny304

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    Was just on the phone with the Razer Support and apparently they are starting shipping out tomorrow. The holdout was customs related. Also I ordered mine on 15/3 and I will be in the first batch of those receiving the Blade.
     
    sunny304, Apr 22, 2014
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    That's good to hear. I ordered from amazon and my ship date is June 4. Hopefully now that they are starting to ship it may come sooner.


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    xXrelicXx, Apr 22, 2014
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  22. Digital1337

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    Here you go ...


    " Hi Artem,

    Depending on when you placed your order, as the first batch will be out tomorrow. Afterwards, we will be fulfilling everyone else, so if you place your order today, more likely your Blade will be shipped around May. Please let us know if you have any other questions in a reply to this e-mail, and have a great day.


    Best Regards,
    Razer Support Team
    "
     
    Digital1337, Apr 22, 2014
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  23. sunny304

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    Get hyped?
     
    sunny304, Apr 22, 2014
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  24. Digital1337

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    Yeah, pretty much ;)
     
    Digital1337, Apr 22, 2014
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  25. Zeelobby

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    I definitely am. Too bad I picked the slowest shipping possible, so who knows when it'll arrive :(.
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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  26. Porter

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    You're not the only one, I also ordered slowest and kinda wish I did 1 or 2 day. I don't plan on changing anything at this point either.
     
    Porter, Apr 22, 2014
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  27. Hookerlips

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    Don't change! Definitely not worth it. So pumped!

    Hype train whoot whoot!

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    Hookerlips, Apr 22, 2014
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  28. Hookerlips

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    Hookerlips, Apr 22, 2014
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  29. xerojin

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    Anyone here that ordered 512gb still have their ship date as 4/23? I would have expected to be in the first batch.....
     
    xerojin, Apr 22, 2014
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  30. sunny304

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    Mine still says it will be shipped 4/29. So maybe Razer just didn't update it.
     
    sunny304, Apr 22, 2014
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  31. xerojin

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    Yeah, guess we'll see tomorrow.

    In before utter disappointment tomorrow! XD
     
    xerojin, Apr 22, 2014
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  32. Zeelobby

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    My guess would be that the 512GBs just aren't going out until 4/29. It's not like my 128GB was switched to 4/29 and then back to 4/23.
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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  33. xerojin

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    I know this is probably the case... but I'm in denial. =P
     
    xerojin, Apr 22, 2014
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    This is sort of related, and since it's my first post please tell me if this is out of place. Anyways, I ordered my Blade 512GB on the 29th of March, and I'd like to get the free Orochi that Razer offered to those who had to sit through the delays. However, the problem is that I ordered it via Amazon. Has anyone had any luck coercing Razer to give them a code?
     
    Bedward, Apr 22, 2014
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  35. Zeelobby

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    I really doubt it. Has Amazon pushed back its release date?

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    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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  36. 3klips3

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    I wouldn't look at Amazon as an alternate to receiving product earlier than Razer. The fact is that Amazon is a distributor for Razer. Meaning whether you place your order through the Razer store or Amazon, depending upon your location your product will most likely ship from an Amazon warehouse. Thus Amazon is suffering from the same customs issue as Razer as they are waiting on thw same shipment. Also their priority to is fulfill Razer Store orders first then Amazon orders thus the reason there is a short lag between both.
     
    3klips3, Apr 22, 2014
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  37. Zeelobby

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    Right. But my point was if Amazon's delivery date slipped because lack of communication/oversight from Razer, you may be able to argue that it was Razers fault. Razer sometimes honors such things. But if Amazon's delivery date was the end of April and it hasn't changed, you really have no argument, yet anyway.

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    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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  38. xepher2014

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    If Razor does not begin to ship fast, other tempting options will pop up soon. Especially something like the new Toshiba 4K laptop, which ships tomorrow.
     
    xepher2014, Apr 22, 2014
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  39. Bedward

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    When I ordered it, it just said, "DELIVERY ESTIMATE Thursday, April 17, 2014 - Tuesday, April 29, 2014 by 8:00pm". This has yet to change
     
    Bedward, Apr 22, 2014
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  40. sunny304

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    Since it is an estimate they are not responsible for offering you anything. Wait after the date and ask them about it. That would be my advice.
     
    sunny304, Apr 22, 2014
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  41. Ionising_Radiation

    Ionising_Radiation ?v = ve*ln(m0/m1)

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    Here's what I received when I contacted Razer:

    Well, I don't mind waiting a little more (i.e. next month) since I ordered so late. I actually was waiting for reviews, I expected them to be out by this time. Secondly, I was also planning to hold out until WWDC to see if Apple would release a half-decent MacBook Pro with a GTX 860M, since Maxwell is much more power-efficient. But then I decided that Apple will be Apple, and a GTX-series Nvidia chip in a MacBook Pro will never come to fruition(unless they do put a GTX 860M in this year's rMBP, in which case, well...) I like and need OS X, so I will likely be hackintoshing this laptop. Hopefully there's another M.2 slot.

    P.S. those who were offered Orochis, but already have one, I'd be happy to take yours... But feel free to give it to those who asked first.

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    Ionising_Radiation, Apr 22, 2014
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  42. Zeelobby

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    Agreed. Razer really might do something for you past the 29th date if you contact support and explain that you really expected the device in April. Then it's still a long shot...

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 22, 2014
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  43. Bedward

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    Oh well, not a huge loss. I have a Mamba and a Sensei already so it's not like I'm exactly lacking.
     
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    Amazon lists the 256gb model as being in stock on the 28th. Previously they gave a range. Say what you will about amazon but they have a ridiculously efficient supply chain. They wouldn't throw up a date like that unless they were sure.

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    trojanma, Apr 22, 2014
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  45. rezar_edalb

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    Where did you see that? I went to Amazon and it says "Usually ships within 1 to 2 months".
     
    rezar_edalb, Apr 22, 2014
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    trojanma, Apr 22, 2014
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    rezar_edalb, Apr 22, 2014
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  48. trojanma

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    Crap that's what I get for doing this on my cell phone

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    trojanma, Apr 22, 2014
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    Anxiously waiting for these to be released so someone can pop one open and see exactly what size M.2 is in there and if there is indeed another slot. The 480GB Crucial M.2 is going for about $250 right now but not sure if it fits.

    From the reviews I have read/seen about the blade's competition, they are all using the new M.2 format as well.
     
    sneaky2toes, Apr 23, 2014
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    Order status just changed from "submitted" to "in progress", now with no estimated shipping date... I may be getting my hopes up, but think I may be getting mine tomorrow :)

    128gig ordered on 4/13
     
    necro_infernus, Apr 23, 2014
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