[lowrider130]

For build quality I like my Razer Blade (late 2016 build), but support is not perfect out of the box. I'm running Linux Mint 18.1. The WiFi was not supported by the live disc, but works after install. Switching between the NVidia and Intel graphics has been a problem that I haven't yet resolved.

The pros are a quad core i7, NVidia 1060, a better keyboard than MBP (my opinion), 16gb RAM, option of 4K glossy or 1080p flat panel. I chose the 1080p so I don't have glare.

[clebio]

I like the Razer Blades, but it is the only laptop I've ever had shutdown from overheating. Have you had any issues with cooling?

[lowrider130]

I haven't had any cooling issues yet. I accidentally put it in my laptop bag when it was running and I thought it had gone to sleep. It was exceptionally hot when I pulled it out, but I powered it off to cool.

[michael_h]

I heard the Razer Blade was flaky.

[lowrider130]

Mine has been really solid. I use it for work and side projects right now.

Switching video cards has been my biggest issue. The Nvidia sucks battery so there are times I want to switch to the integrated Intel. The switch works, but switching back hangs the machine. It happens in the logout or shutdown part of switching video and the login (MDM on mint) never loads. It doesn't matter which card I switch to or from, just the second swap every time. Mint 18.2 is using LightDM which I'm hoping will work better, but I haven't tried yet.