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    Razer Blade 2013 - Demo Model $1500

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by Chris9446, Jul 17, 2014.

  1. Chris9446

    Chris9446 Notebook Consultant

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    So theres a 2013 demo model razer blade 2013 on for sale a store in my area.
    At this time and price point, would you guys say its worth it? (there's a 15 day return policy but I happen to work there too so I don't want to return it if its not necessary)

    My budget for a laptop was around $1200 but for the sake of a long term investment it can be stretched a little.

    I've looked at a few reviews and the only thing that people don't like are the screen. I'm asking for insight and if people are still happy with theirs. For the same price I could also look at getting a macbook retina and not have to worry about reliability of a demo model.
     
    Chris9446, Jul 17, 2014
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    XxxKing YBxxX Notebook Evangelist

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    Not sure why you would get it over the p34g v2. Same price, except the gigabyte has an exponentially better screen and a much better GPU.
     
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    256GB Version and wow didn't notice that. Thanks! I'll keep it in mind.

    I'm interested in battery life. I wont always be gaming and outside of gaming I'd like a pretty decent battery life. I'll look in to it though. Thanks!
     
    Chris9446, Jul 17, 2014
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    Battery life is great. I get around 8 hours coding with light browsing. If you don't need that much (like only 4-5), then I would consider the p34gv2 for portability or the w230ss for price.
     
    NovaTornado, Jul 17, 2014
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    Amazon was selling these new for the same price so I wouldn't buy a used one for $1500. Razer also has refurbished models starting at $1259......

    Refurbished Razer Blade
     
    thetruth1983, Jul 18, 2014
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  7. refllect

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    I'm selling the 2013 512GB model for 1450 if you're interested. Battery health 99.7%
     
    refllect, Jul 18, 2014
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    New 2014 14" RB on eBay right now for $1499.
     
    maven1975, Jul 18, 2014
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    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    256GB model
     
    maven1975, Jul 18, 2014
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