2017 Razer Blade 14 Laptop Video Review With Specs, Pros and Cons

Razer has always made exceptional hardware, their mice and keyboards in particular are top notch. While the company is known for their high quality peripherals, their PCs and laptops are no exception.

Which leads us into our review, meet the 2017 Razer Blade 14. This laptop packs some serious specifications in a premium, compact package. Powered by Intel’s Kaby Lake Core i7 processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, the Razer Blade can handle demanding work tasks plus the latest games. In fact, this laptop is more powerful than the new MacBook Pros.

Specs:  

Processor – Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz “Kaby Lake”

Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

Memory – 16GB DDR4 Dual-Channel RAM

Display – 14″ Matte 16:9, 1920×1080 pixel

Storage – Samsung 256GB

Operating System – Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit

Connections – 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2,

1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Headphone combo-jack

Weight – 4.06 pounds

Price – $1,800

Pros:

• Premium build quality
• Thin and lightweight
• Great graphics performance
• Thunderbolt 3 HDMI 2.0
• Great 1080p display
• External graphics enclosure compatible
• Tactile keyboard with lighting customization
• Excellent battery life
• VR compatible

Cons:

• Lacks SD card reader
• Loud fans under load
• Hot under load
• Expensive

Bottom Line: “You get what you pay for.”

With excellent battery life and performance, the 2017 Razer Blade 14 is a premium, ultra-portable laptop for work and play.

[VIDEO] Ultimate Desk Setup Tour Featuring The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Core

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Ultimate Minimalist White Desk Setup Tour 2017

This is my ultimate desk setup tour for 2017. This is a portable and powerful setup featuring a laptop, an external GPU and 38″ ultra-wide monitor. The all white executive desk and chair are perfect for a clean minimalist, productivity or gaming setup.

Razer Blade 14 2017: This machine has enough power to handle almost anything you throw at it. it’s also remarkably thin and light so it’s easy for me to carry when I am away from the office. I like to Think of this as the much more powerful and better looking Mac Book Pro.

Razer Core with GTX 1080 ti: This enclosure looks great and gives my setup the best of both worlds; Powerful portability when I’m out-and-about plus awesome desktop performance while I’m at the office.

Acer XR382CQK: This 38″ IPS panel delivers crisp, accurate colors with a great refresh rate performance plus the curve screen makes you feel closer to the action than with a traditional flat panel. Ultrawide montiors are my ideal for productivity, media and occasional gaming.

Razer Turret: This compact keyboard and mouse combo with the matte black finish and green accents fit perfectly against the desk. You can use the turret keyboard with your smartphone, with a switch off a button.

Bestar Pro Linea Executive Desk and Pedestal: This desk is 71″ wide and 30 “deep which makes it a great work surface. The pedestal is not included but I felt it was necessary for additional functionality and storage.

Executive Office Chair: This chair has a high-back giving it a cool futuristic design that can add a lot of style to any setup.

DON'T WAIT FOR WINDOWS 10 UPDATE

Already reserved your upgrade of the new and improved Windows 10? Still waiting? Microsoft states that the free upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 could take as long as "a few weeks." Patience is a virtue. Or is it? This wait seems like far too long of a time frame especially when nearly 14 million users are currently enjoying the new functions of Windows 10. For those seeking instant gratification, we are glad to share with you a completely legitimate way for you to skip the reservation list and start using the updated operating system today.

Warning: Getting this free copy of Windows 10 only applies to Windows 7 or 8 users with valid license keys. All other users will have to purchase an activation key.

To take advantage of this, make your way to Microsoft’s Windows 10 download page. Choose either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version to begin your download. Not sure which to download? Simply match your existing version. Using 64-bit Windows 7 or 8? (Which most users are) Download this version.

Continue through the prompts, select “Upgrade this PC now.” Continue the installation and if you want to keep everything as is, select “Keep personal files and apps.” The download tool provides a confirmation of the settings you’ve chosen for upgrade; if everything looks right, click on "Install."

Microsoft also states that they will continue to provide their latest operating system without any cost for one year to all current users of Windows 7 and 8. Although, we have noticed that Windows 10 software packages are being sold by major retailers between $100 and $200. Our suggestion would be to only purchase this software if you are building a PC. Instead, most consumers should look to purchase discounted computers or laptops that have Windows 8 installed and simply update the software.

TOP 3 REASONS TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10

The launch of Windows 10 actually has people exciting about the operating system again because it seems Microsoft actually got the message from it's users regarding Windows 8. Here are a few reasons to upgrade.

Number three: it is free! How will Microsoft get all of it's current users to update from your current operating system? By not charging for the new one. Windows 10 will be free for one year, for anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. If you're running an earlier version or don't upgrade by that time, you will be able to pick up Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro ranging from $119 - $199.

Number two: Cortana. Microsoft's virtual assistant called Cortana has made the jump from smartphones and tablets to desktop. Simply say "Hey, Cortana" after activating the voice recognition feature and the user can give commands to the PC. Examples include searching for directions or checking the weather. Cortana also has the ability to send emails that you dictate to your contacts.

Number one: the return of the Start Menu. If you disliked the windows 8's full screen start menu as much as we do, you are in luck. The new and improved start menu relates back to the good ol' days located in the lower left corner of the screen. It features the familiar pop-up column and provides a few tricks including the Live Tiles that were found on Windows 8.

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SECURITY FLAWS PATCHED IN CHROME UPDATE

As part of Google's bug bounty program, researchers have been granted financial rewards based on the severity of the issue. Nearly, $40,000 has been awarded to security researchers in total. Bug bounties continue to be a valuable way for software vendors to use third-party specialists to detect security flaws. This results in problems being addressed faster and updates being provided to users, thus keeping them safe from exploitation. 

On Wednesday, Google provided the public release of Chrome 44 for Windows, Mac and Linux. As part of the Chrome 44 update, 43 bugs have been fixed. The most severe issue include universal cross-site scripting, a flaw which allows executable files to run immediately after download and a content security policy bypass in the Chrome browser. 

 To protect yourself against some of these potential security flaws, Google recommends setting up auto-downloads of the browser updates. If you do not have this feature set-up you will need to manually update your Chrome browser. This can be done by opening your Chrome browser and locating the three horizontal lines at the top-right position of the browser. These lines indicate the ability to customize and control the browser settings. Click this for a drop-down menu to appear. Select "About Google Chrome" toward the bottom of this menu for the browser to search for the most recent update available. Approve this update to protect yourself from potential security flaws.

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