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Razer's computers are expertly designed to die right when the warranty expires. The machines look and run great, but they don't last. Mine's a paperweight unle
by bogwog 5y ago
Razer's computers are expertly designed to die right when the warranty expires.
The machines look and run great, but they don't last. Mine's a paperweight unless I find a replacement motherboard, or send it in to Razer to get it fixed for ~$300.
Fuck that though. A Thinkpad is a better investment.
- ivraatiems 5y agoCheck back in three years and we'll see if I have the same experience. Here's hoping not!
- freeopinion 5y agoYou don't want to spend $300 to repair a $2000 laptop? I'm still irritated that I have to spend more than $300 to buy a new laptop. It's a constant struggle to balance old man syndrome with reasonable sticker outrage.
- ivraatiems 5y agoIn fairness, a laptop only has a useful lifespan of 3-5 years anyway. The more questionable thing is spending $2k on a laptop in the first place. The Blade Stealth ran me $1300, which I thought was reasonable for what I was getting. I don't expect it to last more than a few years, though.
- bogwog 5y ago> In fairness, a laptop only has a useful lifespan of 3-5 years anyway My immortal army of Thinkpads disagrees with you.
- ivraatiems 5y agoThe keyword is useful - and for my workload, which in fairness probably isn't yours. I'm intending to play recently released games on my laptop.
- DynamicStatic 5y agoYou can buy a ThinkPad with a 3080 in it. I think your games would run fine.
- csomar 5y agoI have a 10-year old macbook pro that's still running just fine.
- bogwog 5y agoNope. Why spend money on something that's most likely going to fail again? Those $300 will be better spent on a new laptop from a more reliable company. Also, I didn't lose $2000, I bought a $2000 life lesson: never buy Razer products.
- rasz 5y ago$300 is a goot price for motherboard repair. Razers have few signature failure modes, some have troubling caps, others use weak mosfets. You need to be able to diagnose, what parts to buy and where, know how to microsolder, and own >$300 in equipment.