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    New Razer Blade (2015)

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by .PoNeH, Feb 3, 2015.

  1. aaronjb

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    Be careful, you're wading into dangerous waters with that statement. 8GB VRAM minimum for current titles. You'll need 16-24GB next year, I imagine. :vbrolleyes:
     
    aaronjb, Feb 13, 2015
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  2. IKAS V

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    He said that game (Shadow of Mordor)does not stutter with 3GB of VRAM and it doesn't becuase I'm playing it on my 2014 RB and its running fine, no stutters, nothing but silky smooth frame rates.
    Would we all want more VRAM ? Of course it's enough for most games now. Saying that It would have been nice if it came with the 6GB 970M .
     
    IKAS V, Feb 15, 2015
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    I believe aaronjb was being sarcastic considering the smiley at the end and noting requirement for 16-24GB next year. :p
     
    HTWingNut, Feb 15, 2015
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  4. jpl20

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    Hey - does anyone know when this will be available in Microsoft Stores / the Microsoft Store Website? A lot of the initial announcements from a few weeks ago said it was available then, with others saying February 16, and still nothing as far as I can see.
     
    jpl20, Feb 16, 2015
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  5. IKAS V

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    I've heard also it will be available on February 16, if I can get a good price for my 2014 model the 2015 1080p version will be very sweet.
    Hopefully the MS store will carry the 1080p model, I got it from them in the past very quickly and saved some money using a student discount.
     
    IKAS V, Feb 16, 2015
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  6. jpl20

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    Just called my local MS store, and since it is a "speciality store," they will not be carrying it, whatever that means. If anyone notices it online on the Microsoft Store, would you mind posting a heads up? I will do the same
     
    jpl20, Feb 16, 2015
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  7. LVNeptune

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    Should have been available at the microsoft online store today. Still not listed though. No indication that it is going to be listed.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 16, 2015
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  8. Angelwing

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    We have been duped! Although you'd think if Razer themselves made the claim it would be true. "select" stores meaning 1 or 2 across North America perhaps? Problem is that you can't call your local Microsoft store as all numbers, although local, route to their call center, and they know nothing!
     
    Angelwing, Feb 16, 2015
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  9. ChrisAtsin

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    My local store here in San Diego has it but it is in limited supplies from what the salesman told me.
     
    ChrisAtsin, Feb 16, 2015
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  10. bradleyjb

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    I just ordered one from Microsoft. Called the Century City location, not in stock but available or order. They offered 10% off as well as free expedited shipping. I will have it on Wednesday! Time to kiss my XPS 13 goodbye.
     
    bradleyjb, Feb 16, 2015
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  11. Angelwing

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    Confirmed - this time i got through to my local MS store and they said it was out of stock in Canada (or not stocked yet) but was available in the US store. Waiting continues, but promising that it will come.
     
    Angelwing, Feb 16, 2015
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  12. jpl20

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    MS store now has them online
     
    jpl20, Feb 16, 2015
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  13. LVNeptune

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    LVNeptune, Feb 16, 2015
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  15. LVNeptune

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    Probably to clear out old stock. I think all Razer resellers got screwed on stock except Microsoft.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 16, 2015
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    price tag is pretty high! o_O
     
    Nand@, Feb 17, 2015
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  17. ledzepp14

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    anyone know if the MS store will carry the 1080p version?
     
    ledzepp14, Feb 17, 2015
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  18. rimark

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    Yeah, I just had a conversation with a Microsoft Canada sales rep. He mentioned that the retail stores should be getting them around mid March. But he also said that starting tomorrow? (not 100% sure, but soon) we'll be able to put in an order online or through them and have it shipped directly. Also the additional coverage is about $150 to $200 I believe.

    I'm really interested in seeing what Microsoft Canada will be selling these at - if anyone can confirm that for Canada that would be sweet too. Otherwise I'll give em a call within a week to find out.
     
    rimark, Feb 17, 2015
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  19. MrD1sturbed

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    So I was able to purchase the 256GB ver yesterday at the Perimeter Mall Store (ATL). Was the last one in stock. So far so good, but I haven't been able to really put it through it's paces yet. Really hoping this works out for my needs, as it really is my last hope for a gaming laptop for this gen. If not I may be waiting for Skylake and sticking with my Macbook for now.
     
    MrD1sturbed, Feb 17, 2015
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  20. Angelwing

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    I purchased one last night, the reps called me back, at first I didnt believe it was a 2015 until they sent a picture of the box. With taxes and 2 year accidental coverage (well worth it for $150) my total was $2890 Canadian. This for me is ~$400 cheaper than ordering through Razerzone and I get the much better extended warranty for cheaper. Also have 30 day return policy. First night so far i'm impressed. Only had 1 hr to tinker with it.

    Anyone use classicshell on their windows 8, i've heard good things but never installed!

    EDIT : they only had the 256gb QHD model so far - but that was the one I wanted anyways.
     
    Angelwing, Feb 17, 2015
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  21. Adenosine

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    Hey, did you purchase this in Canada? And if you did where... because I just called microsoft and they said its not available in Canada through them at the moment.
     
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    Adenosine, Feb 17, 2015
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  22. ledzepp14

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    jeez.. razer customer service is clueless.. i simply asked if the 1080p version will be available in local MS stores.. and the sales agent kept telling me they're available in best buy, when they clearly aren't. i kept saying the new model.. 1080p version.. it's like i was talking alien. not a good sign so far, if this is how it is pre-sale.. i can't imagine how it would be post sale.
     
    ledzepp14, Feb 17, 2015
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  23. ChrisAtsin

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    Lol I've never seen a razer laptop at best buy. I wonder why best buy.
     
    ChrisAtsin, Feb 17, 2015
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  24. Angelwing

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    Yes I bought it yesterday at the Microsoft Store in Burnaby, British Columbia (Metrotown)
     
    Angelwing, Feb 17, 2015
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  25. rimark

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    Wait, so did you receive the Blade in store as well? Or did you just order through a sales rep in the store and have it shipped? (either to your house or in store pickup I presume)

    Also, the price is not bad I guess... I'll just have to settle for the 256gb for now then.
     
    rimark, Feb 17, 2015
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  26. Angelwing

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    I picked it up in store - i already used it last night but not for too long. I love the screen an form factor. It does get warm but like most reviews it is mainly near the power button by the screen, not where I rest my hands.
     
    Angelwing, Feb 17, 2015
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  27. ChrisAtsin

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    Someone said his throttled like crazy and didn't turbo boost. Can you guys download Intel xtu and check?
     
    ChrisAtsin, Feb 17, 2015
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  28. LVNeptune

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    Skylake is over a year away. Might as well keep waiting forever :p
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 17, 2015
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  29. LVNeptune

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    Ordered one. Expect it to be here Fri/Mon.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 17, 2015
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  30. Angelwing

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    Any free Steam games that would be a good test on the graphics - most intense game I own is BF4 - i guess that would be enough.
     
    Angelwing, Feb 17, 2015
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  31. ChrisAtsin

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    3d mark demo. It's not a game but it'll stress the graphics
     
    ChrisAtsin, Feb 17, 2015
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  32. LVNeptune

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    Not sure about free. I own half the steam library :p I ended up buying the 3D Mark app because people wanted me to run Ultra and Extreme for scores. I don't know anyone that has ran tests on the RB in Ultra/Extreme yet. If you don't end up buying 3D Mark ($25 I think) I'll compare with my scores from my Aorus.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 17, 2015
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  33. Angelwing

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    Lots of places where benchmarks will pop up, i'm more interested in playing a game thats graphically pleasing, one that works well with the resolution and doesn't require downscaling. Any suggestions on that front without spending $70 just for that?
     
    Angelwing, Feb 17, 2015
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  34. LVNeptune

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    Not sure... I buy more games than I play. I really liked ACU but I can't see it running well on 3GB VRAM without turning down textures to low =/
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 17, 2015
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  35. rimark

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    I don't know about downscaling, but in terms of testing the performance, I planned to try to run Dying Light when I get it. And not because it's cutting edge beautiful (although by all means it IS a beautiful game), but because it's so poorly optimized that it would be just interesting to compare to my desktop.

    Again, I can't speak for downscaling, but Metro Last Light is always a good benchmark game as is Crysis 3.
     
    rimark, Feb 17, 2015
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  36. Pcguy07

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    Wow. Glad you decided. Did you return the Aorus? Didn't you also have a 2014 RB? Did you return that?
     
    Pcguy07, Feb 17, 2015
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  37. LVNeptune

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    No and no. Need to step my game up. No reviews are complaining about the lack of VRAM. I'm on a mission.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 17, 2015
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    Thats what I like to here!
     
    Pcguy07, Feb 18, 2015
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  39. Ciggles

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    Can the Razer Blade 2015 play WoW at Ultra Settings at a consistent 60 FPS (Assume it would have to be at 900p)
    How about Battlefield 4 at 900p?
     
    Ciggles, Feb 18, 2015
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  40. mario64

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    At 1920x1080 yes. At 3200x1800 no. You have to drop to high quality and disable SSAO and shadows to get ~60fps
     
    mario64, Feb 18, 2015
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  41. LVNeptune

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    @900p you should be able to play pretty much any game at fully max except ACU.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 18, 2015
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  42. Ciggles

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    I can accept having to play ACU on my Desktop instead :)

    Any idea how games look scaled down to 900p? I assume it looks much better than at 1080p on the 3k screen
     
    Ciggles, Feb 18, 2015
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  43. ledzepp14

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    about to pull the trigger on this. 2 questions if you guys could answer me as soon as possible please: 1) is there any promo codes available for us NBR members or in general? i remember back in the days, some dealers did this for us. 2) has anyone used their 1-2 business day shipping? is it reliable to get to me within 2 days max? will prob order later tonight or tomorrow, and would like to get it for the weekend to set up. thanks
     
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  44. mario64

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    I can speak to that. Razer made a boo boo and sent me the 16GB QHD+ model even though I ordered the 1080p model. I'm very sensitive to down-scaling "fuzziness". Having used a rMBP I found its down-scaling to be horrible. The image became quite blurry at non-native res. The Razer screen, however, handles it beautifully. Shockingly well in fact. I'm typing this right now with my res at 1080p and there's no blurriness to be found. None at all
     
    mario64, Feb 18, 2015
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    Is anyone here able to open up the blade and take some pictures of the internals? No reviews, not even AnandTech, have any pictures of the internals of this thing.
     
    tareyza, Feb 18, 2015
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  46. Ciggles

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    Wow that is great to hear. So you did not even need to go down to 900p to avoid blur, it sounds like you were able to hold at 1080p (which is really great).
     
    Ciggles, Feb 18, 2015
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  47. mario64

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    Yeah I'm gaming at 1080p max on everything
     
    mario64, Feb 18, 2015
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    I can second this. I'm using 1600x900 for everything, looks great. With games I can't really tell the difference much, especially when I get into playing the game and stop caring about looking hard for issues.

    The desktop is another story, I can definitely tell the difference between 900p and 1800p, but it's not horrible by any stretch. Just a notch below... If it wasn't for Unity I'd be running the desktop at 1800p again.
     
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  49. ledzepp14

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    anyone? sorry to bug.. sitting here about to order and would like to know this soon. also, is there a way to order without tax? there's no razer stores here in NYC, so not sure why i'm getting charged for it.
     
    ledzepp14, Feb 18, 2015
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  50. Adenosine

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    I have no source to confirm, but I'm going to say there are no promo codes available for the Razer Blade as Razer aren't known discount new models of their laptops. If you want to get a discount on the Blade find a student who can use the student discount at the Microsoft store to get 10% off the Blade.
     
    Adenosine, Feb 18, 2015
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