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    Razer Blade (2014_model)_Reviews

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by Digital1337, Apr 11, 2014.

  1. Digital1337

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    Hi all,

    I though we would need one of these.
    Please post review links for Razer Blade 2014-model in this thread
     
    Digital1337, Apr 11, 2014
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  2. JeffAW

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  3. Digital1337

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    Any updates ? )
     
    Digital1337, Apr 16, 2014
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  4. mindinversion

    mindinversion Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, from the sound of it the shipment has been pushed back until the 23rd. And that's if you ordered within the first 72 hours ; )
     
    mindinversion, Apr 16, 2014
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    Any good hands on video reviews have been posted yet? Also, do we know anything regarding battery life?

    Thanks
     
    Fr3netico, Apr 16, 2014
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    No.

    Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
     
    jackie099, Apr 16, 2014
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    I'm surprised there are no reviews of the 2014 Razer Blade Pro as that has shipped already. Right?
     
    hfm, Apr 16, 2014
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  8. jackie099

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    There are some on Youtube

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    jackie099, Apr 16, 2014
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  9. mindinversion

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    There are something like 2 on youtube. Most of the rest are either the 14", TIED to the 14", or are from the 2013 model [with the 765m]

    I've been toying with doing one, simply because there's no other decent ones out there, but I've still got a day of work ahead of me, and while I have the setup to do the review, I've never actually DONE one ; )
     
    mindinversion, Apr 16, 2014
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  10. jackie099

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    Razer Blade Pro 2014 Reviews from Youtube:
    Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvp1gc1ykLE
    Unboxing and simple Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1xTOwIb9zM
    Unboxing and Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPW41BBB0go
    Flaws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgcYOBtCYEI
    Pros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOFtpwL_IYo
    Battery life and screen performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvbJliHG5FA
    fan & switchblade ui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLAup7W9YE8
    BF4 Temperature test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e5zSnqjN_4
    BF4 Ultra Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMkgs2JniJ4
    TitanFallt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1nK08fpqLo
    CS Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qSiZNh0bQU
    League of Legneds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k5NnhA_s3k
     
    jackie099, Apr 16, 2014
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  11. Persistent

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    The gaming test is done on 2014 blade pro, 17".
     
    Persistent, Apr 17, 2014
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  12. Digital1337

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    Nice summary , but aren't these mainly for 2014 Blade Pro ?
     
    Digital1337, Apr 17, 2014
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  13. hfm

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    I suppose we need a separate thread for the 2014 Blade Pro.. They are definitely different enough..
     
    hfm, Apr 17, 2014
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    Problem is that no one really has the New Razer Blade. Just wait.

    I wonder if the winner of the PAX East Beast bundle will get his Razer Blade first... that would be sad...
     
    xerojin, Apr 17, 2014
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  15. mindinversion

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    Depends entirely on what model year the giveaway is. Here's the snippet of the grand prize straight from the official rules:

    Razer PAX East 2014 Beast Bundle

    Prizes: Grand Prize:
    • (1) Razer Blade 14’’ Custom Etched Artwork laptop
    o Preloaded with Borderlands 1 and 2
    • (1) Razer Death Adder
    • (1) Razer Goliathus Mouse Mat
    • (1) Razer Kraken Pro
    • (1) $100 gift certificate to Think Geek
    • (1) Borderlands Loot Box from Think Geek

    In no place does it specify the MODEL YEAR of the 14" razer blade. It may well be the 2013.
     
    mindinversion, Apr 17, 2014
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  16. xerojin

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    Supposedly it's the "New Razer Blade 14 inch" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UFiMy8mKq8
     
    xerojin, Apr 17, 2014
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  17. Raziel66

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    Give Razer some credit, they aren't idiots and they obviously aren't going to give away the previous years model. Sort of defeats the purpose of marketing the new one ;)
     
    Raziel66, Apr 18, 2014
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  18. mindinversion

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    Ahhh, the naivety of youth :D

    You'd THINK it'd be common sense that it'd be the brand new 2014 Blade, but you know what they say about common sense: It's so uncommon these days it should be an [expletive deleted] SuperPower. This doubly applies to any major corporate enterprise -- EVER.

    That doesn't mean it WON'T be the 2014 model, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't.

    Either way, the only one that will know will be the winner, and I'm sure there'd be a non-disclosure agreement attached to it. Heck, I'm so cynical I'm fairly sure they've already pre-selected the "winner" and the whole contest is yet another fabricated PR stunt. Of course, that didn't stop me from entering...
     
    mindinversion, Apr 18, 2014
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  19. Zeelobby

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    When/where/how do they announce anyway?

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 18, 2014
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  20. hfm

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    It's free stuff I'll take whatever they ship me.
     
    hfm, Apr 18, 2014
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    This ^^ I don't care what model it is, if by some miracle it ends up in my posession I'd be more than happy with the thing :D
     
    mindinversion, Apr 18, 2014
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  22. losyork

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    I can't believe it's april 23rd, and still no formal reviews from any of the major blogs like the verge, engadget, gizmodo, anandtech.
     
    losyork, Apr 23, 2014
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  23. Zeelobby

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    Well if it was a customs issue, reviewers wouldn't have them in their hands yet anyway.
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 23, 2014
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  24. HTWingNut

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    There's no reason they need to ship laptops off the production lot they're shipping to everyone else. They could have easily provided samples to the major review outlets weeks ago. In any case we should have user reviews in the next week.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 24, 2014
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  25. Zeelobby

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    Considering all of the ones displayed at shows were still considered preproduction, its actually quite possible that any reviewer units are actually in the first batch to leave the production lines. Apple/MS may send review units months in advance, but that's only because they produce thousands of devices, probably in several runs, prior to release. Its a very different situation here. We're dealing with a very niche device with limited runs. Review units probably had to be requested directly from Razer (most review sites simply wait for units to fall in their laps), and even then Razer might have decided to get devices to customers first.

    Really there is nothing to either support or refute your statement, so we'll probably never know.

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    Zeelobby, Apr 24, 2014
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  26. losyork

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    Didn't they have a couple quick first look models they were using for the razer blade? I wonder if they've not completely fixed some of the preproduction problems like heat cooling. When that first review comes out, everyone's going to be on top of it. I am waiting for an official review before I decide between blade or blade pro.
     
    losyork, Apr 24, 2014
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    It iis NOT common for any company to NOT provide samples for review (this coming from someone dealing directly with computer hardware and reviews for at least 20 years). Even Aorus who had VERY limited quantities on hand, the one that came to me for review had to be shipped to Australia afterwards. There's no way Razer didn't have dozens of laptops representative of production. Manufacturing just doesn't work that way. They don't just pop off the line and into the hands of customers. There's weeks of testing and tuning that happens, they don't just turn on a switch and instantly produce laptops from design to customer production.

    In any case it's a moot point now. Laptops are being shipped. Even if major sites haven't received them, then at least we will have customer feedback. I'm looking forward to user feedback on this one.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 24, 2014
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  28. STAHLVOGEL

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    Still no Video Reviews of the Blade 2014. very frustrating......
     
    STAHLVOGEL, Apr 25, 2014
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    Patience, people have not had much time yet. By late next week we will have some
     
    hfm, Apr 25, 2014
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    still no reviews?
     
    rezar_edalb, Apr 26, 2014
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    It's like you didn't read the comment above yours..
     
    hfm, Apr 26, 2014
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    Right, but I'd think there'd at least be some initial feedback and unboxing videos, so far nothing but crickets.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 26, 2014
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    I mean there is feedback. It's just in the shipping thread :p.
     
    mturkel99, Apr 26, 2014
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  34. STAHLVOGEL

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    no videos though.. just talk and some fotos
     
    STAHLVOGEL, Apr 26, 2014
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    God. Your tears are rusting my phones screen. Let people enjoy their brand new devices and be patient!

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 26, 2014
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    Here's a video from one of the lucky few: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1aSZEO5Oj0

    I warn you--it's painful to watch--and listen.

    EDIT: Sorry, this is for the 2013 model. It's still worth a look if you want a quick laugh.
     
    CrazyTasty, Apr 26, 2014
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    Don't do it, haha. I wish I could unwatch it. Nothing is more infuriating then when people turn their camera to portrait thinking that it won't be sideways when played back. I die a little inside...

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Apr 26, 2014
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    Wow!
    I just turned off the volume after 5 seconds, skipped most of it.
     
    IKAS V, Apr 26, 2014
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    Hahahaha i laughed so hard ... i would come back with the full review uhhrrhh uhaaah Hello guys again.....
     
    STAHLVOGEL, Apr 26, 2014
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    GOLD.. PURE GOLD..

    1:00 transition effect is especially epic. 10/10 would watch again. Though that's the 2013 blade, not the 2014.

    Some pointers for the guy's next video:
    1. Get a tripod
    2. Don't play games while it's sitting on the bed, fans can't get air flow.
    3. Never change that transition
    4. Forget 1-3, set fire to your camera and never make another video. Ever.
     
    hfm, Apr 27, 2014
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    That's the 2013 model in the video. Look at the specs in his description.. and the screen is definitely the 2013 model TN panel.
     
    eL777, Apr 27, 2014
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    Apologies everyone. I saw it was posted a couple days ago and was too distracted to notice that it was the old model. In the end, would it really matter?
     
    CrazyTasty, Apr 27, 2014
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    Yes. Looks the same outwardly but it's significantly different. Much more powerful GPU, new panel. Cooling system looks slightly redesigned from pics of internals.
     
    hfm, Apr 27, 2014
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    Point taken. I just meant that if it had been the 2014 model in that review, I still would not have gotten much out of it.

    I especially enjoy when he is attempting to get his phone timer in the shot to time shutdown and boot.
     
    CrazyTasty, Apr 27, 2014
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    rexdog101, May 3, 2014
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    Maybe it just me but unboxing videos are pointless, oohhh look a pamphlet, oh wow look at the power cord etc. etc..
    Fire that sucker up and see what it can do :)
     
    IKAS V, May 3, 2014
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    Haha I completely agree. But..at least its something. It means we are getting an actual review soon haha.
     
    rexdog101, May 3, 2014
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    well, I guess someone posted what I wanted to.
     
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