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    Razer Blade (2014) Owner's Lounge

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by Xanterra, Mar 13, 2014.

  1. STAHLVOGEL

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    it will be my only system since i move alot
     
    STAHLVOGEL, Apr 14, 2014
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    should I pre-order from Razer or Amazon? Suggestions please...
     
    rezar_edalb, Apr 14, 2014
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  4. Derek712

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    I did Amazon personally. After tax on the 128gb model, you're only $60 shy of the 256gb model on Amazon(depending on your state of course). Amazon also has a good return policy. Not saying razer doesn't but I've never used it. I still don't understand why razer charges sales tax when they aren't even my state.

    Edit: Nm - got too curious and called Razer to find out why. Apparently they have a small office in FL, therefore must charge me tax. I'm guessing most of you won't have that issue.
     
    Derek712, Apr 14, 2014
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  5. ghost_recon88

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    Why not pre-order straight from Razer?

    Also, anyone know how long the standard warranty is on this? Please tell me for $2200 it's not a 1 year....
     
    ghost_recon88, Apr 14, 2014
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  6. JeffSGeorge

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    1 year limited warranty with the option to purchase another 1 year extended warranty.
     
    JeffSGeorge, Apr 14, 2014
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  7. ghost_recon88

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    Just saw that on the site. Damn $300 to add just 1 extra year?
     
    ghost_recon88, Apr 14, 2014
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  8. rezar_edalb

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    return policy on razer is only 14 days while amazon has 30 right?
     
    rezar_edalb, Apr 14, 2014
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  9. Derek712

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    Squaretrade is a little cheaper. $499 for 3 years. You can probably use a coupon code to make it less too. Might be worth it for the 3 years of accidental damage.
     
    Derek712, Apr 14, 2014
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  10. Derek712

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    That's correct
     
    Derek712, Apr 14, 2014
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    Natadiem Notebook Evangelist

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    Natadiem, Apr 14, 2014
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  12. rezar_edalb

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    So I guess it's better to order from Amazon than the Razerstore?
     
    rezar_edalb, Apr 14, 2014
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  13. rezar_edalb

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    Any discounts we can apply to purchasing the new blade?
     
    rezar_edalb, Apr 14, 2014
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  14. yomama998

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    If you are a student and go to one of the universities listed on thier discount page OR you can get your university to sign up for their program then you can save 10% (~$200+ depending on which SSD you are getting).

    OR if you want the laptop faster. I think if you order from Amazon you may not get it until mid may? (from what I've heard, not sure can anyone confirm) but we aren't too sure on Razer's either. They are saying the 16th so they may or may not ship on the 16th depending on when you ordered).

    otherwise I would say amazon is the better choice.
     
    yomama998, Apr 14, 2014
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  15. Seggybop

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    "HDMI compatible" is pretty meaningless. There are a slew of different HDMI variants with different capabilities. We do know what the specifications for the Oculus DK2 are-- 75hz @ 1920x1080 / HDMI 1.4b. It's not really reasonable to expect Razer to know specs for other companies' products, so I don't blame that representative for the ambiguous response.

    I'd suggest asking them if they can confirm if the HDMI port supports 1080p 120hz output / 1080p 3D with shutter glasses, since those are relatively mainstream features they'd probably be more familiar with which overlap (and exceed) the Oculus requirement.
     
    Seggybop, Apr 14, 2014
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  16. sunny304

    sunny304 Notebook Geek

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    My shipping date has been moved again!
    This order will be shipped after the release date of 4/23/2014 for The New Razer Blade - 512GB.(According to the order information page)
    Mine was supposed to be shipped tomorrow. Can't say that I am not disappointed.
     
    sunny304, Apr 15, 2014
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  17. John566

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    My 512GB also slipped to the 23rd.
     
    John566, Apr 15, 2014
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    Zeelobby Notebook Evangelist

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    128 still g2g. I find it hard to believe its the most common config.

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 15, 2014
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  19. Natadiem

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    My 128gb went to April 23rd as well. It was still 16th this morning..
     
    Natadiem, Apr 15, 2014
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  20. Zeelobby

    Zeelobby Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm. Still 16 here, but maybe it just hasn't slipped yet

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 15, 2014
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  21. Devenox

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    Devenox, Apr 15, 2014
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  22. JeffAW

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    Mine is pushed to 4/23. Ugh, I can't wait anymore.
     
    JeffAW, Apr 15, 2014
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  23. sunny304

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    Do you think Razer will give anything for the delay that has been caused? I mean changing the release date 3 times is a bit ridiculous and a lot of people are eagerly waiting for their Laptops.
     
    sunny304, Apr 15, 2014
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  24. Natadiem

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    They exist but not on sell yet. Kingston has shown a 1tb during cebit.
     
    Natadiem, Apr 15, 2014
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  25. Natadiem

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    Sounds like you ll make a full review for all of us ;)
     
    Natadiem, Apr 15, 2014
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  26. IKAS V

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    Nope! You'll be lucky to get a Razer T-shirt to advertise there product for free.
     
    IKAS V, Apr 15, 2014
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  27. xerojin

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    There's another thread for this topic; you should probably use that thread.

    Probably not because they never officially said an exact date. Move it to the other thread guys.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/razer/749913-2014-razer-blade-14-ship-date-thread.html
     
    xerojin, Apr 15, 2014
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    There's another thread for this topic; you should probably use that thread.
     
    xerojin, Apr 15, 2014
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  29. jackie099

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    Yes please. Ill will decide if i should cancel my order depending on ur review
     
    jackie099, Apr 15, 2014
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  30. yomama998

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    Yeah I'm really hoping for some reviews to start popping up soon. I've heard good things about everything so far but I just want to hear that the heat is not overbearing. I know that the laptop is going to be hot and I've heard the fan is pretty audible and that is to be expected but I'm hoping it is not terrible.
     
    yomama998, Apr 15, 2014
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  31. jackie099

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    The worst thing for me is it only has 1 ssd slot. Bcuz i thought I can upgrade by myself by adding a 256/512 gb one. Now I have to thinking about losing warrenty and 128gb space.

    Im considering a Alienware m18x with 860m SLi and 16Gb ram which has the same price with Razer Blade 14. And I can upgrade cpu and gpu when I want to.
     
    jackie099, Apr 15, 2014
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  32. ghost_recon88

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    I see a lot of people comparing performance between 13.3", 14", 15.6", and 17.3". The thing is, these are apples to oranges to pears to etc.... The bigger and heavier you are willing to go, the cheaper it will be and you'll get more for your buck as hardly any engineering has to go into those to make them work. A 14" ultra thin laptop gaming is extremely different and a completely different market than a 17" 10 lb gaming laptop.
     
    ghost_recon88, Apr 15, 2014
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    It has 2 m.2 ssd slots.
     
    Natadiem, Apr 15, 2014
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    Have pictures or a teardown?

     
    imelectronic, Apr 15, 2014
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    Well considering 3rd party custom builders are offering raid 0 on it I would assume that it likely has too slots. The truth is thats its too early to state one way or the other right now. We just don't know. All we can do is assume that it will considering the similarities it shares with last years model.

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 15, 2014
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    Indeed. But those custom builders also seem to be implying that you can throw in 2 PCIe M.2 drives: HIDevolution New Razer Blade 14 QHD+ GTX 870M As much as I would love that, there seems to be no indication from Razer that the M.2 drive is PCIe (site says its SATA). So I am doubting the validity of the HIDEvo customization options. Of course, I'd love to be proven wrong. In fact, I'd view the machine as more or less perfect for my needs.
     
    mturkel99, Apr 16, 2014
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  37. Natadiem

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    The plextor m6e use a pcie adaptor. So hide revo is removing the ssd from pcie bracket and put it in the razer. Then i assume they give u the bracket if one day u need to use on a desktop. Buying this pcie m.2 was my original plan. Funny this builder had same idea..
     
    Natadiem, Apr 16, 2014
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    Even though I've cancelled my order, I received an email apologizing for a delay in ship date and offering a coupon for a free mouse.

    My ship date was originally 4/16. This may indicate that those with a 4/16 ship date can expect a delay.
     
    aaronjb, Apr 16, 2014
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  39. Natadiem

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    A orochi mouse! Perfect for the razer blade :). Great customer service!
     
    Natadiem, Apr 16, 2014
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  40. Derek712

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    If it's truly an M.2 slot, it will support both SATA and PCI-E. That's the whole point of the M.2 NGFF form factor. It's supposed to replace mSata completely while allow for faster(and more expensive) drives to be used. Razer's website says M.2, so you can safely assume it will be PCI-E compatible. Each slot should have a SATA 3.0 port and 4 PCI-E lanes
     
    Derek712, Apr 16, 2014
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    Why I never get delay email from razer? I have to check by myself.
     
    jackie099, Apr 16, 2014
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    I have never received a single email since 3/20 when they sent the order acceptance. No delay emails, nothing. Even checked my spam box for them.
     
    Porter, Apr 16, 2014
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  43. sunny304

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    Yep just got this via email:

    Thank you for your recent Razer Blade order from the RazerStore.
    Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to meet our promised shipment date. We are diligently working to get an updated and accurate shipment date. The moment we have a confirmed date we will promptly notify you.

    We know this is disappointing news for you and sincerely apologize for this delay. Because of this delay we will be providing you with a coupon code for a free Razer Orochi mouse worth $79.99. Details on how to go about making your redemption will be provided once your Razer Blade has been shipped.

    Please accept this as our way of saying sorry.

    Should you have any questions, please contact our customer support.

    Thanks for your support and we will be back in touch shortly.

    Sincerely,
    Team RazerStore
     
    sunny304, Apr 16, 2014
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    Same email here. Site's showing the 23rd.

    I already have an Orochi - I wonder if they'll let me use it toward something else.
     
    capraphract, Apr 16, 2014
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  45. YodaGoneMad

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    For people getting the Orochi email, when did you place your order. I have not received any emails about delays and no Orochi email either.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Apr 16, 2014
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  46. sunny304

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    Ordered mine on 15th March but I also sent them a semi-angry email requesting a date for the Blade.
     
    sunny304, Apr 16, 2014
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    I ordered on march 12th.
     
    Natadiem, Apr 16, 2014
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    The morning of the 12th here.
     
    capraphract, Apr 16, 2014
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    So the M2 slot is both sata and PCIE compatible? However Razer is only selling the computer with M2sata SSDs? Seems a pretty lousy deal to me.
     
    robbie36, Apr 16, 2014
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    Bad deal for the 512GB version, for sure. That's why the 128GB model is so appealing to me - I'd immediately swap it out for a faster 512GB drive and it would be the same price. Unfortunately Amazon only has the 256GB model.
     
    Derek712, Apr 16, 2014
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