I was looking for an ultrabook for work and for writing. I used to go for Apple's products, but have been very displeased with the direction they've been heading lately. I was looking for a laptop that was in a good price range ($1000 or less), that had plenty of power for what I do (word processing, simple photo edits via photoshop, and media), and something that matched or came close to the build quality of Apple computers.
Fortunately, I found it in the Razer Blade Stealth.
I received this unit last night, I opened it up, and took the laptop out of its case. Pictures don't do this laptop justice. This is a very beautiful laptop in person. The powdered black aluminum feels nice and sturdy, yet light weight. The hinge feels nice and secure, yet easy enough for me to lift it open with one finger. The screen is beautiful with a resolution and quality that I'm used to after using Apple laptops. I love the full customization of the backlit keys. I kept it at a static light blue. Don't need all that flash for my needs. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.
Here is a list of my cons:
1. Screen Bezel. The bezel around the screen is quite big. I hope in future iterations, Razer can somehow design the screen with a smaller bezel. Minor gripe, just selfish when it comes to screen real estate. However, after using it for some time, it becomes less noticeable.
2. Finger print magnet. I'm sure you've heard many folks complain about this before. It's true.
3. Keyboard. I feel the response of the keyboard is a bit too quick/shallow. Definitely something to get used to after using a mechanical keyboard for so long.
4. Logo. Now this is more personal preference, but the Razer logo in the back is a bit gawdy. Luckily there are plenty of skins out there to cover it.
Overall, I am quite pleased with this laptop. I wasn't looking for a gaming monstrosity, or a video editing beast. I was looking for something that would become my daily driver, that wasn't made from cheap plastic. This is actually my first Razer product, and am very happy. I am excited to see what Razer will come up with next.
| Standing screen display size | 12.5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 Pixels |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz core_i5 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Hard Drive | 128 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated, Dedicated |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
