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I've been using macs exclusively for 10+ years, and my next work machine will be a Razer Blade Stealth with the Core external GPU Dock. http://www.razerzone.co

by pault 10y ago

I've been using macs exclusively for 10+ years, and my next work machine will be a Razer Blade Stealth with the Core external GPU Dock. http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-stealth http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-stealth

rcarmo 10y ago
That's not available outside the US, or is it?
- skeptic2718 10y ago
  razerzone.com seems to be available in many countries.
  - rcarmo 10y ago
    I meant the laptop.
- guessmyname 10y ago
  > While we are trying to reach all our customers and fans in every > corner of the world, security and warranty issues prevent us from > doing so at this point. We currently ship to the following countries: > http://www.razerzone.com/store/shipping-guide#destinations http://www.razerzone.com/store/shipping-guide#destinations
skeptic2718 10y ago
MacBook Pro - 6th-gen i5 2.9/3.3GHz, 8GB 2133MHz memory, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel HD 550 iGPU, 2560x1600 screen, aluminum body - US$ 1999 Razer Blade Stealth - 7th-gen i7 2.7GHz/3.5GHz, 16GB 1866MHz memory, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel HD 620, 3840x2160 screen, aluminum body - US$ 1999
- Bud 10y ago
  And the Razer will be heavier, have half the battery life, inferior fit and finish, plus you're cherry-picking MB Pro configs to intentionally leave out the i7 and higher-end graphics options. Also, 3840x2160 screen on a laptop is stupid; you're paying extra and paying a large performance penalty to get 4k on a screen on which you can't even really appreciate and use the higher res.
  - pault 10y ago
    To be fair, I plan on getting the base $999 model and putting a geforce 1080 in the breakout box supporting a 5k monitor, or 5 1400p monitors in portrait mode. I don't really leave the desktop often unless I'm using the laptop in bed.
    - swozey 10y ago
      I'm pretty sure that I read a 1060 or 1070 saturates the Razer Cores bandwidth, I may be wrong but bear that in mind. I think, specifically, I read a review where only 80-85% of the 1070 was able to be used fully, so I doubt throwing a 1080 into the mix will be a net gain. Just mentioning it so you make sure to research it before you spend the cash.
      - pault 10y ago
        You are correct. That is incredibly disappointing.
  - barake 10y ago
    You're right, that resolution is a waste of money on 12.5" screen. Can be had with a QHD (2560 x 1440) display for $200 less. And just because I was curious: MacBook Pro 13" 1370g MacBook Pro 15" 1830g Razer Blade Stealth 1290g Dell XPS 13 1330g
  - skeptic2718 10y ago
    >plus you're cherry-picking MB Pro configs to intentionally leave out the i7 and higher-end graphics options Wrong. Cherry picking to match the price ($1999).
- IBM 10y ago
  The MacBook Pro comes with Intel Iris graphics which is not the same as Intel HD. The Kaby Lake chips that Apple uses in the MBP aren't out yet.
  - swozey 10y ago
    They don't use Kaby lakes in thei MBP, so what are you getting at here? They're Skylake.

by pault 10y ago

rcarmo 10y ago

That's not available outside the US, or is it?

skeptic2718 10y ago
razerzone.com seems to be available in many countries.
- rcarmo 10y ago
  I meant the laptop.
guessmyname 10y ago
> While we are trying to reach all our customers and fans in every > corner of the world, security and warranty issues prevent us from > doing so at this point. We currently ship to the following countries: > http://www.razerzone.com/store/shipping-guide#destinations http://www.razerzone.com/store/shipping-guide#destinations

skeptic2718 10y ago

MacBook Pro - 6th-gen i5 2.9/3.3GHz, 8GB 2133MHz memory, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel HD 550 iGPU, 2560x1600 screen, aluminum body - US$ 1999 Razer Blade Stealth - 7th-gen i7 2.7GHz/3.5GHz, 16GB 1866MHz memory, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel HD 620, 3840x2160 screen, aluminum body - US$ 1999

Bud 10y ago
And the Razer will be heavier, have half the battery life, inferior fit and finish, plus you're cherry-picking MB Pro configs to intentionally leave out the i7 and higher-end graphics options. Also, 3840x2160 screen on a laptop is stupid; you're paying extra and paying a large performance penalty to get 4k on a screen on which you can't even really appreciate and use the higher res.
- pault 10y ago
  To be fair, I plan on getting the base $999 model and putting a geforce 1080 in the breakout box supporting a 5k monitor, or 5 1400p monitors in portrait mode. I don't really leave the desktop often unless I'm using the laptop in bed.
  - swozey 10y ago
    I'm pretty sure that I read a 1060 or 1070 saturates the Razer Cores bandwidth, I may be wrong but bear that in mind. I think, specifically, I read a review where only 80-85% of the 1070 was able to be used fully, so I doubt throwing a 1080 into the mix will be a net gain. Just mentioning it so you make sure to research it before you spend the cash.
    - pault 10y ago
      You are correct. That is incredibly disappointing.
- barake 10y ago
  You're right, that resolution is a waste of money on 12.5" screen. Can be had with a QHD (2560 x 1440) display for $200 less. And just because I was curious: MacBook Pro 13" 1370g MacBook Pro 15" 1830g Razer Blade Stealth 1290g Dell XPS 13 1330g
- skeptic2718 10y ago
  >plus you're cherry-picking MB Pro configs to intentionally leave out the i7 and higher-end graphics options Wrong. Cherry picking to match the price ($1999).
IBM 10y ago
The MacBook Pro comes with Intel Iris graphics which is not the same as Intel HD. The Kaby Lake chips that Apple uses in the MBP aren't out yet.
- swozey 10y ago
  They don't use Kaby lakes in thei MBP, so what are you getting at here? They're Skylake.