is there any information on a R3 version for this year?
what i would like to see is:
- Haswell CPU. They are released in June.
- A Nvidia 700M GPU (already announced). GTX 760m
- structural improvements, for example:
* the switch-blade could have gorilla glass,
* a better keyboard layout (arrows mostly)
* led switchblade?
- lower price, maybe between US$2000.00 -- $2200.00
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My understanding is that Haswell and the Kepler refresh are not going to help battery life much at load. Of course, if Razer gives us another $500 off coupon for being R2 owners that may tempt me to pick up an R3.
If I could have one thing, I'd like to see the Blade become like the MBP - soldered on RAM, custom size SSD, tiny motherboard, and twice the battery capacity. I want the Beast on a diet. -
I will upgrade to an R3 when it comes out. Having the 500$ coupon would be great, and a good way to recycle my R2. But the main reason is that I appreciate the lower mass when you compare it to an M18. My back thanks me every time I have to travel. A laptop that goes beyond 10 lbs can be a hassle to drag when you have to travel a lot, and when you have been in transit for over 12H, it can make a big difference on how you feel.
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haswell will help battery life considerably. they may refresh it 4th quarter, or maybe announce it but launch in january. all speculation at this point.
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There's no question that Haswell should help out a lot with battery life. I think the question is, how much does the 7xxM series help with battery life when in use? I guess not many people game while on battery, though it would be nice if it was more plausible with newer GPUs.
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thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist
Wait a couple more days until the 30th. Razer is supposedly announcing something that is thinner than a dime (height I assume). I personally think it may be the Blade R3 but we will see soon.
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any chance to see a Razerblade r3 this year?
Discussion in 'Razer' started by neoideo, Apr 8, 2013.