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    Razer Edge and Edge Pro Owner's Lounge

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by johnnobts, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. IceStorm

    IceStorm Notebook Consultant

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    It looks like they slimmed down the bottom of the casing, though that's not going to help how fat it has to be to hold the extra battery. I'm guessing they found a way to secure it when closed that doesn't require fabric. :)
     
    IceStorm, Dec 5, 2013
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  2. simonwjackson

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    I didn't realize they had a sale, how much did you pick it up for?
     
    simonwjackson, Dec 6, 2013
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    The 256GB went for 1350 with the screen protector, USB extender and Ethernet adapter. Won't miss those too much if a return results in a Haswell/nvidia 7xx model though
     
    DonutDude33, Dec 6, 2013
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  4. Zeelobby

    Zeelobby Notebook Evangelist

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    Really hoping for a refresh come CES. Actually, more so hoping for some competition. I wouldn't mind an Alienware/MSI alternative.

    Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
     
    Zeelobby, Dec 6, 2013
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    perry1mm Notebook Geek

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    perry1mm, Dec 6, 2013
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  6. ronaldheld

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    If there is no refresh is it worth considering a 14" Blade?
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 6, 2013
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  7. Joker13z

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    If you simply must have the ultra thin, 14" form factor then yes, as long as you don't mind the lack of a touch screen. Otherwise you can get much more power and laptop for your money. If you don't mind a larger screen, the MSI GS70 is extremely thin as well and just as powerful but cheaper.

    To me, the best and most unique design Razer has is the Edge. Which is why I hope they continue to support and refresh it through the years.
     
    Joker13z, Dec 7, 2013
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  8. PunchinPreacher

    PunchinPreacher Notebook Enthusiast

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    Or any other programs idle temps? I'm facing a return and would like more info for troubleshooting.
    Razer doesn't really help techies, just says 'send it back'.
     
    PunchinPreacher, Dec 7, 2013
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  9. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    thetruth1983, Dec 8, 2013
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  10. ronaldheld

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    ronaldheld, Dec 8, 2013
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    Nice find but I'm waiting for a refresh hopefully we hear something at CES but if not I might have to stop at BB and pick one up.
     
    IKAS V, Dec 8, 2013
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  12. ronaldheld

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    I might cave before CES if, at BB, the Pro 256 was at a highly reduced price.
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 9, 2013
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  13. darkdomino

    darkdomino Notebook Deity

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    Got my preorder in for the keyboard dock. Will post pics and a review as soon as I have it in my hands.

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II
     
    darkdomino, Dec 9, 2013
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  14. Auxilla

    Auxilla Notebook Enthusiast

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    Now we wait for our shipping notice lol. Shouldn't be as bad waiting for it to go on sale.
     
    Auxilla, Dec 9, 2013
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  15. IceStorm

    IceStorm Notebook Consultant

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    Samsung unveiled 1TB mSATAs. Thank goodness. The 512GB I put in my Edge is almost out of space.
     
    IceStorm, Dec 9, 2013
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  16. hixlawson

    hixlawson Newbie

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    hey does anyone know where I could find a extended battery or a similar replacement? Thanks
     
    hixlawson, Dec 9, 2013
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  17. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    Did anyone pay for overnight? I ordered it with the free standard shipping and I hope it gets here by Friday.
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 9, 2013
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  18. darkdomino

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    Nah, I just took the free holiday shipping. We've waited so long for this thing, what's another 3-5 days?

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II
     
    darkdomino, Dec 10, 2013
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  19. PunchinPreacher

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    Hey guys, I'm not sure if my USB key is faulty or if it's a security feature of 8.1, but I can't boot from USB nor get to bios via key presses or hardware buttons.

    However, I found a way!

    Using the Recovery Key in the USB3 port (The one on top of the tablet, it's green) and the HDMI dock for a usb keyboard, follow these directions:
    1) Go into ' Advanced Startup' (Goto POWER and HOLDING SHIFT click on RESTART)
    b) OR Win8.0, swipe in CHARM BAR, click on PC Settings, 'General', 'Advanced Restart'
    c) OR in Win8.1, swipe in CHARM BAR, click on PC Settings, 'Update and Recovery', 'Recovery', Advanced Startup/'Restart Now'
    2) Once there, you'll click on ' USE A DEVICE'.
    3) Next, ' INTERNAL SHELL'
    3) Once you are there, type ' FS1:' [ENTER]
    4) then type ' EFI\BOOT\BOOTX64.EFI' [ENTER]

    The device will then reboot into Razer's recovery media. From there you can reformat the device. (For the techie's, it's a custom WIM installer).

    PS: Razer cannot upload the recovery files for the device because of a contract they have signed with microsoft. Something about anti-piracy.
    I am still looking for idle temps of the edge pro, if anyone can post some! - THNX!
     
    PunchinPreacher, Dec 10, 2013
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  20. Auxilla

    Auxilla Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looks like the Keyboard Dock was pushed back to the 12th.......
     
    Auxilla, Dec 10, 2013
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  21. Wray

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    Looks like the Keyboard's been delayed for shipping until 12/12/13... I get the feeling this won't be the first shipping delay, given the elusive reputation of this thing
     
    Wray, Dec 10, 2013
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  22. ronaldheld

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    very interested in reading comments on the dock, because a bad keyboard dock could break buying the Edge Pro.
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 10, 2013
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  23. hixlawson

    hixlawson Newbie

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    H does anyone know where I could get a extended battery too as out of stock on Razer? Thanks
     
    hixlawson, Dec 10, 2013
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  24. IceStorm

    IceStorm Notebook Consultant

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    I've owned an Edge Pro since it's been available, without a keyboard dock. If you plan is to play games via the gamepad controller, the tablet is fine. Very rarely have I absolutely needed a keyboard. For that I have a Logitech K400 (no, I wouldn't play games with a K400).

    Unfortunately, you'll probably have to just keep checking the Razer store. The battery packs come and go. You're aware you need the Gamepad Controller or the new Keyboard Dock to use the battery pack, correct?
     
    IceStorm, Dec 10, 2013
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  25. hixlawson

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    Unfortunately, you'll probably have to just keep checking the Razer store. The battery packs come and go. You're aware you need the Gamepad Controller or the new Keyboard Dock to use the battery pack, correct?[/QUOTE]

    Ah thats a bummer yeah ive got the the gamepad but no extra battery. Been looking for a while now. Didnt know if there was any third party ones around?
     
    hixlawson, Dec 10, 2013
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  26. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    I can no longer find the part of the description that mentioned the keyboard dock having bluetooth (I swear I remember reading it somewhere on the product page). I guess it was either just a typo or maybe I'm just losing my mind.
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 10, 2013
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  27. Joker13z

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    No you're not crazy, I specifically remember it too. It most likely was just a typo that the found and fixed!
     
    Joker13z, Dec 10, 2013
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  28. Auxilla

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    Just got a delay email. Funny thing is it says the dock was suppose to come out one October 12th and was Delayed to December 12th.... Dude is Razer new to selling stuff?

    Edit: Unless they sent the email with the Euro date....
     
    Auxilla, Dec 10, 2013
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  29. thetruth1983

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    I got the same email. I hope it arrives before Christmas.
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 10, 2013
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  30. ronaldheld

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    After all of the delays it would be just to have the keyboard dock arrive for Christmas.
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 11, 2013
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  31. Auxilla

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    Delayed to the 20th now... Seriously Razer. Thinking of canceling.
     
    Auxilla, Dec 12, 2013
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  32. Joker13z

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    Honestly if you expected it on the 10th like they announced after they even delayed the announcing of it for ages, then you shouldn't be ordering from Razer lol. Delay and out of stock are their company mottos haha.
     
    Joker13z, Dec 12, 2013
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  33. Meatballsaucey

    Meatballsaucey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did you get a delay e-mail? I got the first one saying it has been delayed until today 12/12/13. But nothing further.
     
    Meatballsaucey, Dec 12, 2013
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  34. Auxilla

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    The website says shipping on the 20th. No email yet.
     
    Auxilla, Dec 12, 2013
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  35. thetruth1983

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    Did anyone get a shipping notice today? I figured the 20th date on the website was for new orders after a certain time. The original email I got said it was delayed until the 12th and not the 20th.
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 12, 2013
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  36. Greenbean242

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    $200 for that clunky looking keyboard dock? no thanks, bluetooth keyboard and stand cover/case works perfectly for me... tell me how the keyboard dock works out tho. my only complaint is not enough ports without a dock! who makes a pc gaming device without a ethernet port? if i want to be hardwired AND want to plug in my xbox controller, orbweaver, or/and orochi mouse, i have to have this ugly mess of usb hub+ethernet plug+whichever peripherals....grr! im debating on the docking station...but then i wont have the convenience of the stand case...decisions decisions
     
    Greenbean242, Dec 12, 2013
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  37. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    The problem for me (with the dock and bluetooth keyboard) is that it's a pain in the a$$ to travel with. That and plus the angle in which the Edge sits in the dock is too steep IMO. On another note, I finally got shipping confirmation on my keyboard and it should be here on Tuesday.
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 13, 2013
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  38. darkdomino

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    Just got a shipping notice. Shipped via FedEx ground and is expected to arrive next week. Hopefully sooner.

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II
     
    darkdomino, Dec 13, 2013
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  39. chunki

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    Me to, mine shows this Saturday delivery....I hope FedEx home delivery is on time ....finally
     
    chunki, Dec 13, 2013
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  40. Auxilla

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    Yup mine shipped also... Lol
     
    Auxilla, Dec 13, 2013
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  41. ronaldheld

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    Good to hear that they are shipping. Some reviews and pictures are welcome.
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 13, 2013
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  42. Meatballsaucey

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    Mine shipped too.

    Next Tuesday
     
    Meatballsaucey, Dec 13, 2013
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    Yup mine shipped too through Fedex.
     
    nluna75, Dec 13, 2013
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  44. IKAS V

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    Congrats guys! :)
    First to get and review it gets bragging rights!
     
    IKAS V, Dec 14, 2013
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  45. Auxilla

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    I think our community is so niche bragging rights don't matter lol. :)
     
    Auxilla, Dec 14, 2013
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  46. patarrfwifwi

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    I got mine in. This thing is simply a piece of . Its flimsy, bendy plastic the whole way through and mine won't even fully snap into the top corners. The left one snaps over it just fine but the right one just won't do it, I'm going to have to get another one.
     
    patarrfwifwi, Dec 14, 2013
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  47. thetruth1983

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    Does it at least close magnetically?
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 14, 2013
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  48. patarrfwifwi

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    Yeah there is a magnet that holds it closed and another one that keeps it in its track when you have it open. The thing on the back of it that you can see in the new photos is just a bendable plastic band so that when you try to tilt it, itll just come back to where its normal position is (pretty much a straight 90 degree angle straight up). It is extremely top heavy and the keyboard is tiny compared to the screen on the edge, so all around it just looks and feels silly to use. I can't recall if the keys are backlit
     
    patarrfwifwi, Dec 14, 2013
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  49. thetruth1983

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    I figured it would be sort of top heavy since the Edge is already 2 pounds. Is it easy to tip over backwards?
     
    thetruth1983, Dec 14, 2013
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  50. patarrfwifwi

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    sitting in my bed typing this, i am really super disappointed in it. it doesn't register all the keypresses, the backspace is in an awkward spot and it likes to tip over backwards if you move it. its not backlit, i cant seem to get the shift key to work. its not what i expected from a 200 dollar piece of hardware. its literally unusable since it doesnt register all of the keypresses. its just..... i cant even express how disappointed i am and how often im having to retype keys and hit backspace. this thing isnt worth .
     
    patarrfwifwi, Dec 14, 2013
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