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Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by jolux »

geoka9 wrote: post #27

Please also add trackpoint[0] so that we thinkpad (linux) users can be more comfortable considering switching to your platform. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_stick

I know some people love them but compared to the massive glass trackpad with multitouch that I have on my MacBook I don't understand the appeal. Is it a portability thing?

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by iotscale »

dubcanada wrote: post #23
breul99 wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is for their razor blade laptop, are you really going to avoid their entire line up because of that?

This isn't even the laptop, it's for Razer Synapses which is their cloud mouse/keyboard settings program. This is literally nothing to do with their laptop line up.

it's the same brand, I think if they have the tendency to do this for their keyboard and mouse, who knows what they'll end up doing with their laptops.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by mevile »

yedpodtrzitko wrote: post #8
minimaxir wrote: post #2

Interesting that Razer is targeting Linux before macOS. I bought a Logitech mechanical keyboard (G810) and mouse (G502) primarily because they are the only manufacturer that offers first-class drivers for their products on macOS. EDIT: misread HN headline; article mostly about Linux support on their laptops so comment is somewhat moot.

Not really - Razer makes devices for gamers, and macOS support for gaming is abysmal - no Vulkan support, poor OpenGL implementation, no VR support... you name it. So focusing on Linux makes more sense for a gaming hardware.

As a datapoint from someone who uses razer software on macs: I use razer hardware with my macbook pro at work. I have a razer keyboard, a pretty LED firefly mouse pad and a pretty LED razer mouse and razer's "Synapse" software mostly works, but I definitely feel like razer has a long way to go with software in general. It forgets settings, the update process is weird, and compared with Corsair or Steel Series software it is definitely not as good. I tried the Razer nabu watch and its software was worse in every way when compared to a pebble. Bluetooth connectivity had issues, step tracking, sleep tracking, it was all significantly worse than a PT. I love razer hardware, but their software skills seem to be still catching up.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by mathnode »

I am one of many disgruntled Razer Blade Stealth and razer core owners, currently awaiting a refund. Some customers are on as many as their 4th or 5th replacement unit. They have no English support in the UK, just a couple of german phone numbers which nobody seems to answer. The forum is terrible and they can't translate emails correctly. It's insulting.

The typical issues are usually related to firmware, which myself and other users would be willing to wait for to be fixed, but Razer's default, almost auto-response, solution is to just send you another unit, with the same issues.

In general though, the razer blade stealth is not even in the same league as an x1, mbp, or xps, and it's not supposed to be. It's just priced the same.

Razer. Apple prices, gateway support.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by baldfat »

baldfat wrote: post #10
auvi wrote: post #6

I would also vouch for FreeBSD on Razer laptops.

Why would BSD Desktop need a powerful laptop? What applications are you running on a desktop BSD?

It's okay to vote me down but I really am wondering what Desktop BSD are doing? I have been an old Amiga guy that ended up finding a home with Linux. I tried BSD several times and have BSD running a server at my home. My experience with Desktop BSD just didn't see where you would use the available application that would need a strong computer except for developing for BSD?

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by kobeya »

Any Razer engineers here? I'm a proud owner that would like to work with you directly to fix some of the remaining driver support issues.

Also, has anyone gotten the Razer Blade to work with the Razer Core thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis? On default Ubuntu 16.04 it picks up the thunderbolt hub, but nothing underneath. This would be an amazing laptop for machine learning if I could supercharge it with a Titan-X.

Also, consider a 32GB build for us developers...

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by kobeya »

jolux wrote: post #31
geoka9 wrote: post #27

Please also add trackpoint[0] so that we thinkpad (linux) users can be more comfortable considering switching to your platform. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_stick

I know some people love them but compared to the massive glass trackpad with multitouch that I have on my MacBook I don't understand the appeal. Is it a portability thing?

It's a not-having-to-move-your-fingers-from-home-row thing. It is extremely important for people like me that suffer from repetitive strain disorders, if we want to keep maximum productivity.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by lallysingh »

jolux wrote: post #31
geoka9 wrote: post #27

Please also add trackpoint[0] so that we thinkpad (linux) users can be more comfortable considering switching to your platform. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_stick

I know some people love them but compared to the massive glass trackpad with multitouch that I have on my MacBook I don't understand the appeal. Is it a portability thing?

Keep your fingers on the home row. Much faster.
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