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    2014 Razer Blade 14 Ship Date thread

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

  1. xerojin

    xerojin Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm... well, that production order does make sense viewing it that way. I expected the prioritization would follow more towards FIFO. I expected something like:

    First batch:
    200 128s
    200 256s
    5 512s

    Second batch:
    200 128s
    200 256s

    I don't know anything about production, so I guess I'm just ill informed on the matter.

    "people are getting them regardless of when they ordered from" - It was more the point of view from someone who ordered 512gb . Orders that were placed after 3/12 are getting fulfilled first while it seem like absolutely no 512gb versions were fulfilled.
     
    xerojin, Apr 24, 2014
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  2. Magatama

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    Well, in a typical "Good, Better, Best" scenario, the "Better" option (256GB) is at the top of the bell curve.

    Most likely they just couldn't source the 512GB drives in quantity as easily.
     
    Magatama, Apr 24, 2014
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    I too ordered the 512GB minutes after reading the news on 3/12. I think Razer is smart enough to use that FIFO process that xerojin had mentioned, otherwise it may take a long time before those of us who ordered the 512GB version actually get the laptop. I think the likeliest scenario is that they just don't have the 512GB hard drives on hand, at least this is what I'm hoping is the reason. I've sent 5 emails to their customer support team, I keep getting back boilerplate responses with no detail as to what is causing the delay.
     
    charliemike, Apr 24, 2014
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    here is a teaser, the SSD is a Samsung MZNTE256HMHP :-D

    I really shouldn't be playing on my new computer while i am at work.
     
    Automattic, Apr 24, 2014
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  5. dos101

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    Open that sucker up and take a pic of the internals :)
     
    dos101, Apr 24, 2014
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  6. Porter

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    And why not? many of us are reading and posting about our new computers that we do not even have yet, while at work :)

    Hopefully this link works, you can see some info on the 256 (and possibly the 128 and 512 IF they are of the same family). I really wanted to see the physical dimensions more than anything. I'm assuming it's 80mm long at this point.

    http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/product/flash-ssd/catalogue
     
    Porter, Apr 24, 2014
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  7. Derek712

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    Definately SATA - that answers that. Meh write speeds...
     
    Derek712, Apr 24, 2014
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  8. mturkel99

    mturkel99 Notebook Consultant

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    The drive in there is definitely SATA. Still unclear on the upgrade possibility. But I doubt PCIe is possible based on the good point made by the guy in the wish list thread (PCIe 3 lanes are all used up).
     
    mturkel99, Apr 24, 2014
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  9. RazerCS

    RazerCS Company Representative

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    We are working hard to answer each email that is sent in. As such, we can only answer to each individual order status. Razer Contact Us
     
    RazerCS, Apr 24, 2014
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  10. sunny304

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    Could you please give us an exact date on when the 512gb version of the Blade will be shipped? I am very disappointed that only the 128gb and 256gb versions have been shipped.
     
    sunny304, Apr 24, 2014
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  11. charliemike

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    Wow, I appreciate the direct response. But seriously the only emails I've received are copy-paste " Unfortunately, your order is still in production and will be completed as soon as possible" email. The question is why is it still in production while other folks are receiving their laptops today?
     
    charliemike, Apr 24, 2014
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  12. Automattic

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    SSD is definately in SATA 3 mode. The bios has a RAID option. I unfortunately don't have any PCI-E M.2 Drive to test out. They are nearly impossible to buy online.
    I'll take it apart once i get home. I'll try an post pics for you guys even though I have a early flight tomorrow.
     
    Automattic, Apr 24, 2014
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  13. charliemike

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    Thanks for all you folks who are taking photos and providing specs on your new machines.
     
    charliemike, Apr 24, 2014
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  14. mturkel99

    mturkel99 Notebook Consultant

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    You are the best! Any word on whether the GPU is running at full steam?
     
    mturkel99, Apr 24, 2014
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  15. RazerCS

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    As we receive updated ETA's each customer is notified via email or the Razer Store order status page. I am unable to comment/speculate on the reason why certain SSD sizes have shipped and not others. Please watch your inbox for updates.
     
    RazerCS, Apr 24, 2014
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  16. laptopwillnevercome

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    Can you tell us if the people who ordered from amazon will have to wait longer? Since a bunch of us ordered in mid March. Thanks!
     
    laptopwillnevercome, Apr 24, 2014
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  17. RazerCS

    RazerCS Company Representative

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    We do not have shipping estimates for any other seller, we can only assist with Razer Store purchases.

    Amazon support; https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/
     
    RazerCS, Apr 24, 2014
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  18. jackie099

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    info of the ssd
    Controller
    Samsung 3 Core MDX ControllerSeries
    PM851MTBF
    1.5 Million HoursCache Size
    512MBIdle Average Power
    0.45W or LessActive Average Power
    0.76WRandom 4K Read Speed
    95,000 IOPSRandom 4K Write Speed
    48,500 IOPSSequential Read Speed
    540 MB/SecSequential Write Speed
    270 MB/SecOperating Temperature
    0 C to 55 CNon-Operating Temperature
    -40 C to 85 CDrive Endurance TBW
    72TB (40GB Per Day for 5 Years)NAND Type
    Samsung 21nm TLC NANDInterface
    SATA IIITechnology
    SATAItem Dimension (L"xW"xH")
    3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09

    Weight
    0.02 lb

    Warranty Information
    3 Years

    it sucks

    Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
     
    jackie099, Apr 24, 2014
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  19. dos101

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    I pre-ordered the 512GB version on March 12th. On my order page I have the following:

    This order will be shipped after the release date of 29/04/2014 for The New Razer Blade - 512GB.

    pic.JPG

    So I guess it won't ship until, at the earliest, April 29th.
     
    dos101, Apr 24, 2014
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  20. STAHLVOGEL

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    No reviews or videos yet? I hope we will see some tonight
     
    STAHLVOGEL, Apr 24, 2014
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  21. freealloc

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  22. Porter

    Porter Notebook Virtuoso

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    I hate being rude, but whomever posted those pictures didn't even take pictures of anything that mattered. I mean that could be a 2013 model for all we know. Jeesh. (edit* technically they showed the glossy screen so I know its a 2014, but still...)
     
    Porter, Apr 24, 2014
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  23. Black wings

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    I will be opening it up, and taking pictures and basically my goal is to determine how many m.2 ssd slots it has
     
    Black wings, Apr 24, 2014
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  24. TFDeBoer

    TFDeBoer Notebook Guru

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    I'm right there with you buddy. On the bright side, if they turn out to be personal bonfires during a game, we have enough time to cancel the order!
     
    TFDeBoer, Apr 24, 2014
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  25. Justinus

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    I just checked my order status to see that my 128 GB was pushed back to 5/23 from 5/9, too. Disappointed. I can't wait to see the internal pics, though. I want moar info!
     
    Justinus, Apr 24, 2014
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  26. Z3r0Sum

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  27. tripnskip

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    What do you mean by 'checked my order status'? Was there a red text stating it was pushed to 5/9? I'm going to assume the status doesn't say 'Order in Process'. Sorry to hear that though...
     
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  28. TFDeBoer

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    Think of it as a blessing, we get to see all the information and reviews from the front of the line to get our own. We'll be the first to get them after the good reviews, or cancel and not have to go through the return process after the bad reviews.

    ... totally a blessing
     
    TFDeBoer, Apr 24, 2014
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  30. Porter

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    Thank you so much for doing that for us. I think that looks like a good score for a stock 870, or at least it does to me.

    Have you had any luck finding a 2nd SSD slot? The free portable program I linked to a couple pages ago HWinfo64 may be the easiest way to see if you can find 2 M.2 slots listed.

    Here is the link again for ease, http://www.hwinfo.com/files/hw64_436.zip

    You just download it, run the program (don't need to enable any sensors for doing this). I'm thinking under the "Bus" section is where you may find M.2 listed, and look for if there are 2 or just one in there. It may not be in that section, I'm just guessing since I don't have a laptop to try it out on.
     
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  31. Derek712

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    Same boat. But when I called, they said it was actually 5/15. They also said it could be earlier. They have no clue. Logistics problems usually mean nobody knows anything. Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 were like this too with dates all over the place.
     
    Derek712, Apr 24, 2014
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  32. Derek712

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    Can you please redo the GPU-Z? The one you had has a window telling us you took a screenshot in front of it lol
     
    Derek712, Apr 24, 2014
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  33. Porter

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    And it's also the intel card, he will have to select the nvidia card so we see the 870m info.
     
    Porter, Apr 24, 2014
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  34. the3rdm

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    Got the program downloaded and running. Can you do you a screenshot and show me WHERE i can find that info?
     
    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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  35. Ionising_Radiation

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

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    Dude, run MSI Afterburner and run your benchmark. There's graphs for heat GPU usage, GPU speed and memory speed. Pretty useful for a quick check.

    Sent from my One M8 using Tapatalk
     
    Ionising_Radiation, Apr 24, 2014
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  36. the3rdm

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    Whoops!

    [​IMG]
     
    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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  37. Porter

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    It may not show up here, it may be under another section, but here is where I would start.

    Captur2e.PNG Captur23e.PNG
     
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  38. the3rdm

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    I'm retarded sometimes. Sorry.

    [​IMG]
     
    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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  40. Porter

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    On my 2nd screenshot (I added it after you looked at it the first time I bet) try clicking the "Port Connectors" right above the system slots and see if you can find 1 or 2 M.2 listed there somewhere. Seems like every connection on the motherboard is listed there.
     
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    What's your take on the fan noise while benchmarks and games are running?
     
    hfm, Apr 24, 2014
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  42. the3rdm

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    In the kitchen cooking dinner too. No clue yet - whole house is loud.
     
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    Derp derp derp
     
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    I, too, am really interested to see how the fan noise is under a high load. Also curious how black levels and colors look on the screen. Are the blacks deep and do colors shift when looking at it from different angles? (big issue with last year's model) My 256gb is on route for delivery on Tuesday, can't wait! Also, thanks again for everything... I know you're getting slammed with questions and such but everyone is so excited to know more about it :D
     
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    I suppose you might be able to keep two vegetables piping hot near the power button. :p

    (Ron Popiel reference for you youngins)
     
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  46. the3rdm

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    The blacks are darker when looking straight on.

    You can see colors start to shift if you move father than about 25 degrees to the left or right.
     
    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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  47. eL777

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    Well that's a bit of a bummer.. still has to be better than last years model (which I'm giving to my wife). Oh well, I'll get to see it in person come Tuesday. Thanks for the response!
     
    eL777, Apr 24, 2014
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  48. the3rdm

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    Don't get me wrong. This screen is gorgeous.
     
    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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    I'd love to test out some games, but I just don't have any games from this year or last year yet. I'm thinking TitanFall on my next paycheck. Anyone else have any suggestions?
     
    the3rdm, Apr 24, 2014
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    Any word on the fan noise? the3rdm must feel like a rock star here, I am surprised he is the only one here who received one today
     
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