Razer Blade 14" QHD+ Touchscreen Gaming Laptop 256GB with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics-Free Windows 10 Upgrade

I am very, very happy with this Razer Blade laptop. Quite pleased, indeed!I'm no "techie", nor a computer connoisseur; just an average internet surfer and video gaming enthusiast. My old computers (a 2009 high-end laptop and a mid-grade 2011 desktop) had begun to frustrate me with their outdated performance, and I began to look for something that would replace both of them.There were several features I kept in mind as I began to browse online for new computers:- Portability, as I travel at least 200 miles each week- Plenty of RAM, to help ensure better performance and a longer lifespan- A good graphics card, one that wouldn't likely be listed in the "minimum requirements" of game releases for years- Solid construction, because I like to avoid using super glue and duct tape on things I own- A touchscreen, so I can perhaps "draw" directly on the screen without using a USB pen + tablet combo for art...And I think that was all. I didn't think I was asking for very much, but maybe I was: poking around on the internet didn't yield quite as many results as I'd initially expected. I picked the Razer Blade from a rather narrow field of candidates, keeping my fingers crossed in hopes that the price tag was worth it.My expectations were met, and greatly surpassed. This thing is a total beast. It's very fast, the display is gorgeous, and it has a great feel to it. As I stated at the start of this review: I am very, very happy with this Razer Blade laptop. Quite pleased, indeed!Yes, it can get rather hot when it's pushed to its limits. Its limits are pretty far out there, though; it's not going to burn a hole in your pants just because you opened Notepad while watching some Nickelback video on YouTube. If you play recent triple-A games with the graphical settings maxed out super-duper-ultra style, yes -- it'll heat up. So you probably don't want to douse yourself with lighter fluid and play The Witcher 3 with NVIDIA HairWorks on. DON'T.Yes, the cooling fans can get a bit loud -- but once again, this means you're putting a rather heavy load on the Razer Blade. You're running AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Far Cry 4 on ultra settings all at the same time -- with Notepad open, too. ...Yes, I am exaggerating -- but still, you aren't likely to hear anything but a whisper from the fans unless you're giving the Blade a strong push. No bloatware to bolster your pushes, either; thanks, Razer!!I do wish the trackpad buttons were a bit bigger, but that's a minor complaint. They are at least responsive, as is everything else on the computer.So, to summarize: Five stars. Worth every penny. C'est magnifique! Don't soak your clothes in paint thinner before playing games on this. (If you do, don't wear them.)And just to clarify: I've had this computer for about 5 weeks, and have used it every day. Also, have not had any of the WiFi problems someone else had mentioned in another review.

As a long time fanboy and consumer of Razer products (having bought several $100+ peripherals from them), I am extremely disappointed with their execution on this product.I purchased this machine because of the amazing reviews it has received both here and on Newegg. After comparing it to other options (notably the Asus G501) and despite the extra 1000$ I would pay over the competition, I decided that this laptop would be worth it because previous Razer products have been so awesome. The machine I received is incredible. It's light weight, fast, and comfortable to use. The laptop has great track pad, beautiful display, great graphics abilities, etc. From a technical and use standpoint, it's awesome.After having the machine a couple weeks, I started to notice that the machine fans were a bit over-zealous. While not doing anything, the fans would suddenly fire up to max speed and run for several minutes before calming down. When I say "not doing anything," I mean the laptop was sitting idle (i.e. not even internet browsing) while I was watching TV or playing games on my PS4. When I fired up a game, the fans would kick into high gear instantaneously. The fans were even blasting at full speed when I'd watch YouTube videos at 480. And yes, I was using the machine on a reasonable surface (e.g. sitting on a desk with nothing underneath or blocking the fans).I started to get concerned so I downloaded HWMonitor. After firing up a game (pretty much any game) on lowest settings, the CPU (not GPU) temperature would jump to 90+ C. That is way too high for a CPU. I further tested this by leaving HWMonitor on while the computer was idle (I turned off any and all applications, so it was only running Windows). Apparently being idle was enough to set the CPU temperatures soaring up to 90+ C. Clearly I received a defective machine.At this point the laptop was over the 30 day return policy, so I contacted Razer over the matter. They happily said they would issue an RMA and repair the machine. The whole process was fairly easy, and they said they fixed it by replacing the motherboard. The problem is they didn't fix anything. The machine was in the exact same state as it was when I sent it down to them.At this point, I'm shocked and appalled with Razer. How on Earth this machine left their facilities in the first place is baffling to me. I'm astonished they managed to not even fix the issue after I told them what was wrong. How do you "repair" a 2700$ machine and not even check if the issue has actually been fixed? If this were a 50$ mouse, I'd be annoyed, but that's it. Instead, this is an incredibly expensive machine that I've been researching and debating over buying for several months. I'm absolutely furious over Razer's complete failure in this situation.I'm sad, disappointed, and furious about the situation. I've contacted them again over this, but any result will still leave a bitter taste in my mouth. I've been a loyal fanboy for the last 8 years having hardly paid attention to peripherals from their biggest competition, and it'll be rather sad parting. Alas, I suppose 8 years is longer than most celebrity weddings, so at least there's that...(Edit) An update: After contacting Razer about the still-broken machine, they more-or-less told me, "Too bad," and proceeded to write a long advertisement to me about the machine. A snippet:"...Here is what out CEO has said about the thermal design:One of the questions I've been getting is: The Blade has the same performance/power as other systems which are twice the thickness/weight - how have we managed to design in so much power without the system overheating?Well, we've got pretty much some of the most talented thermals engineers in the world here at Razer and it's really based on 2 really incredible major innovations..."Yes, that is straight from the email they sent me. Consider this a review as a warning. If you purchase this product, be sure to put it through it's paces in the first few days to uncover any failures. If there are any issues, return it immediately for a new one as Razer will refuse to fix it.

It is the most beautiful gaming laptop I have ever seen, and it's extremely thin and powerful. But razer didn't do well on the quality, there's always a tricky noise under the keyboard which is high pitched and makes me really annoyed. Hope Razer can do better in the future.