F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Notebooks The Microsoft store has been involved in a bait and switch situation.

The Microsoft store has been involved in a bait and switch situation.

The Microsoft store has been involved in a bait and switch situation.

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dniznemac
Senior Member
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02-05-2020, 10:28 AM
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I discovered this offer on a Razer Blade Advanced in early 2021. It had a 64gb 3200 3070 10875h chip with an OLED display in FHD mode, priced at 1800 dollars. It looked too attractive to ignore. Reddit users reported similar issues with configuration problems. I noticed Microsoft later adjusted the details to reflect this change. I received a different model instead. I doubt this device could actually support 3200 RAM. My experience was reduced from 64gb to 16gb, and the actual RAM was 2933, not 3200. The screen resolution was FHD at 360MHz, not an FHD OLED. I’m skeptical about Microsoft’s decision here.

I received a support response offering $50 for the error, which would only cover the price plus taxes of 1890 USD—not the full cost. This makes me hesitant to buy it again for Razer.

Should I keep this laptop or return it for an 11th-gen model with a PCE4 and 3200MHz RAM from another brand? For comparison, the ZephyrusG15 was around 1550 USD during Black Friday, now about 1800, and might be available again with better specs. MSI also had a deal for 1800 with a 3080 series model.
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dniznemac
02-05-2020, 10:28 AM #1

I discovered this offer on a Razer Blade Advanced in early 2021. It had a 64gb 3200 3070 10875h chip with an OLED display in FHD mode, priced at 1800 dollars. It looked too attractive to ignore. Reddit users reported similar issues with configuration problems. I noticed Microsoft later adjusted the details to reflect this change. I received a different model instead. I doubt this device could actually support 3200 RAM. My experience was reduced from 64gb to 16gb, and the actual RAM was 2933, not 3200. The screen resolution was FHD at 360MHz, not an FHD OLED. I’m skeptical about Microsoft’s decision here.

I received a support response offering $50 for the error, which would only cover the price plus taxes of 1890 USD—not the full cost. This makes me hesitant to buy it again for Razer.

Should I keep this laptop or return it for an 11th-gen model with a PCE4 and 3200MHz RAM from another brand? For comparison, the ZephyrusG15 was around 1550 USD during Black Friday, now about 1800, and might be available again with better specs. MSI also had a deal for 1800 with a 3080 series model.

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CMDR_Nova
Junior Member
45
02-07-2020, 04:54 AM
#2
Am uncertain whether it is a bait-and-switch tactic or simply a lack of proofreading for the web content prior to launching it.
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CMDR_Nova
02-07-2020, 04:54 AM #2

Am uncertain whether it is a bait-and-switch tactic or simply a lack of proofreading for the web content prior to launching it.

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kalleboii
Senior Member
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02-07-2020, 06:09 AM
#3
That's exactly how it is. No detailed invoice, no packing slip, lol.
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kalleboii
02-07-2020, 06:09 AM #3

That's exactly how it is. No detailed invoice, no packing slip, lol.

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Procrafter2
Member
82
02-12-2020, 07:51 PM
#4
Ouch.
Did you contact their sales support? You should be able to get a full refund using the proof you have. (if you wish)
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Procrafter2
02-12-2020, 07:51 PM #4

Ouch.
Did you contact their sales support? You should be able to get a full refund using the proof you have. (if you wish)

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mendyhetdortje
Junior Member
7
02-13-2020, 09:31 PM
#5
Sure, I understand. However, I need to confirm the correct model. I'm uncertain if they'll allow me to get it at the same price.
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mendyhetdortje
02-13-2020, 09:31 PM #5

Sure, I understand. However, I need to confirm the correct model. I'm uncertain if they'll allow me to get it at the same price.

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emmylee33
Senior Member
710
02-13-2020, 09:38 PM
#6
Yeah, I just saw the guy JS trying to push a 3080 model for $1000 more. The only OLED option he offered was a stealth 13-inch with an 1650 Ti, which is pretty cool.
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emmylee33
02-13-2020, 09:38 PM #6

Yeah, I just saw the guy JS trying to push a 3080 model for $1000 more. The only OLED option he offered was a stealth 13-inch with an 1650 Ti, which is pretty cool.

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AkuAHyc
Junior Member
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02-17-2020, 02:58 AM
#7
It seems like there was a lack of proper editing or data verification before going live, which is common in Microsoft practices. You’ll need to either keep what you have or send it back.
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AkuAHyc
02-17-2020, 02:58 AM #7

It seems like there was a lack of proper editing or data verification before going live, which is common in Microsoft practices. You’ll need to either keep what you have or send it back.