2014 razer blade pro owners lounge

Hey guys i thought it be nice to have a place for people who have and who are interested in the 2014 razer blade pro as all other threads are just filled with talk on the 14 in one so heres a place for 17 in people to talk on razers newest 2014 17in razer blade pro
The New Razer Blade Pro: Work and Play Gaming Laptop - 17" Notebook Display

 

After the SNAFU with my 2013 Blade Pro, Razer is upgrading me to a 2014. So I'll post some pictures in 2-3 weeks when I receive it.

 

When you get can you check out the new photoshop and other apps it comes with one of the articles i read confused me it said it came with full photoshop, gimp, maya, and premire pro. I thought it was just bee apps can you check this out and see what it is i have to wait till may to order mine
Also since they change the graphics card to 860m maxwell chip does that mean they changed the cooling becuase the new maxwell chip will stay cooler alot easir

 

congrats! let us know how you like it.

anyone seen any reviews of the 2014 razer blade pro online? I wish anadtech did one.

 

Err, I think there's already a thread like this everyone:
Click Here

 

Yes there are other threads like this one but the problem is just like the thread u linked it is just filled with only talk on 14in version and any question or discussion about the pro version just gets over looked this thread is here so we can talk only on the 17in model

 

I doubt you are going to see one until much later in the month or early April.

 

You should go and spark the discussion some more!

 

Believe me iv tried but everyones just intresed in the 14 in

 

The 2014 RBP 256GB is now shipping in 3-5 days. Anyone get their shipping info yet? I ordered the 512GB, I hope it ships soon. I decided to give my new 2013 RBP to my oldest son, couldn't bring myself to return it since I got the 20% discount. Ordered the 2014 Blade 256GB for my wife and giving her new 2013 Blade to my oldest daughter. That will make seven blades in my house. I really have a bad addiction for Razer products! My five kids love it though as they get nice laptop upgrades every year.

 

Man i wish i could have that same addiction still being young does have the down side of not having much money when you get your blade pro could you give us your thoughts on how it performs and things you notices different here thank you

 

That sounds like a family I want to be a part of.. There's no age limit on adoption is there?

 

Second that. How have you felt Razer blade pro have been lasting? Like do you feel reliability is an issue? I own an alienware and I don't know if it's because I have two graphics cards and I use and run it all the time, but it's been having mechanical issues on and off.

 

Looks like the razer blade pro comes with afojack production studio preinsatlled is this true also what other application does it come with another article i read said it came with premier pro and photoshop and anyone prove if these are true or when someone gets theres can they tell us what it comes with.
AFROJACK LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC-MAKING APP | djmag.com

 

Some people have cars or motorcycles as hobbies, some have high dollar a/v rooms. I like laptops. I usually buy myself one a year and hand down one. This year I had to buy two as my wife insisted on a Blade 14. I don't know that I will be able to buy 2 new a year going forward but you never know. I do love me some gaming laptops.

 

I have the same problem People say it's gadget craziness but I say it's practical to have the most updated laptop. I spend a lot of time on my laptop playing pc games so if i am getting utility out of it and it makes me extremely happy, its an investment it would be different if I bought something i dont use every day like a really expensive chinchilla fur coat.

 

Razer Blade Pro 256GB is now shipping. Anyone get theirs yet?

 

I wached a youtube video just right now of someone unboxing the new 2014 edtion but he said that ups made him pay 400 to get it from customs is anyone else running into this problem

 

That's hogwash, I hope I don't have to pay $400 to customs for a laptop. I'll reject delivery until Razer sorts it out.

 

I went on razer any they said people in the US dont have to pay for customs problems so if you in the US u should be fine

 

Got my 256GB yesterday. Slapped in a 1TB Samsung mSATA EVO imaged with Acronis 2014. Otherwise I have not done too much with it yet.

 

Hey anyone who gets the new one and has the 2013 can you tell us any differences that you notice and how much better it is thaxs

 

Got my 512GB 2014 RBP today. It feels much sturdier than the 2013 RBP that I had for a few days. That said, I think the problem was with the specific one I had, as this new one feels like it should, ya know? The Switchblade mouse buttons are much sturdier, and the software all works much better. Synapse gave me trouble once, and restarting the program restored Switchblade UI no problem. I almost don't like to compare because it feels like such a different experience.

Razer really did a great job covering their quality control flub, and I really appreciate the difference.

 

Any differences you notice like a new screen or new screen for switchblade hows performace differences and any actuall astectic difference you notice

 

I'm hesitant to compare too much, since the first was such a lemon. The 2013 RBP I had was not a reliable comparison. It had hardware issues that very well could've affected performance. The screens on the Switchblade UI are definitely the same. The monitor doesn't look any different, down to the same color profile.

 

I am still waiting on my 2014 RBP 512GB. Could you check to see what they are using for the SSD? I am curious if the are still using the Samsung PM841.

 

EDIT:

I goofed, I posted in the Pro section when I'm actually asking about the non-Pro model. Sorry for the confusion guys.

 

hi MegaVa, could you check the GPU is maxwell or Kepler please?
thx

 

hi ApachePrime, could you check the GPU is maxwell or Kepler please?
thx. really want to know

 

The driver states it is identified as a SAMSUNG MZMTD512HAGL, which I think is the same thing.

I'm hitting a wall trying to identify which I have via software. Everything just says 860M, and I'm not interested in voiding the warranty opening it up.

 

Ohh, u don't have to open it up, there's a certain software can show the details of the gpu, I don't know the name.
Anyone knows how to check ?

 

That's great. I'd be happy to share once I find out. I'll take another look and see if I can find out, but if anyone knows, please enlighten.

 

Use GPU-Z. You will know by the core count right away. 640 cores its Maxwell.

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

 

Hi all,
New to the site. Been using MBP for the last few years for video editing, but now switching to premier and love the portability offered by the 14inch blade. I also need Windows for other reasons. I looked last year, but didn't like the screen. Love t now. Would appreciate any comments on the 2013 blade's battery life and any users who video edit on it. I know video editing will kill the battery, but GP usage info will help

 

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nobody to answer yet ?
I'm tempted to buy one but would like to know if it's Kepler or Maxwell...

 

Looks like 640 cores here

 

Thanks MegaVA !
Where did you get this screenshot ?

 

Its better than 860m from MSI.

 

yeah the blade Pro looks like the real deal. Maxwell generation and good clock speeds.
Waiting for confirmation and I will put the trigger

 

Thats mine Bro


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Has anyone tried running Windows 7 on the new Pro? I can't stand Windows 8 and would prefer to run 7 if possible.

Thanks!

 

Any updates confirming of the chip is based on maxwell?

 

If only the Razer Blade (2014) had Maxwell as well. But so far 870m looks Kepler only.

 

oh thats good news.


next id like to see if the new gs70 with the 860m has maxwell too. ill do a quick price check on this one.

 

According to this URL / review it does: Hands-on: Updated Razer Blade and Blade Pro laptops are slim, more supercharged | PCWorld

"The Blade Pro also receives a boost in graphics power by switching from last year's Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M to a Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M built using Nvidia's much improved Maxwell architecture."​

 

Well, I originally posted up a bunch of questions, but Razer's projected ship date on the 14" forced my hand. My new 2014 Blade pro will be here tomorrow [providing Newegg gets it out on time] The amazing part is, I actually *SAVED* $150 [as newegg does not yet charge me tax]

I'm a little disappointed about not getting the 870m, but at the same time I've been slowly starting to fear that a 14", ESPECIALLY an ultra high resolution one, would make the gaming experience a lot like my Surface Pro. I don't cope well with cramped screens

 

It's Maxwell on the New Razor Pro. I bought mine from Amazon last week and confirmed with GPU-Z the 860M is Maxwell.

 

It's well worth the money. I cashed in my 14" preorder for the 2014 17", and I couldn't be happier [of course part of that is saving $150 in tax and actually HAVING my shiny new notebook to type this on]

I still think they should've added an IPS edge to edge glass screen to this thing, but the TN panel is still beautiful. The ONLY issue I have had is with the SBUI programmable buttons. I set them up, and when I restarted, the icons on the buttons were gone. Links still work, but no icons. This is not to be confused with the Razer supplied apps [the icons for those are still functioning normally] Also had a slight issue with either the latest nvidia driver beta OR the latest GEforce Experience beta [I don't know which caused it] that caused Diablo 3 to be stuck on integrated graphics. Rolling back to the stock drivers from Razer website fixed that particular issue [PS: the integrated graphics drove D3 at 1080 with medium settings around 30 FPS....not too shabby ^^