The Razer Blade is a Stunning New 17" Gaming Laptop
The Razer with a build-in Switchblade.
Earlier this week, Razer posted a cheeky teaser site saying that PC gaming was not dead. Those of us enjoying games on our PCs know this, but Razer had to make things a bit dramatic – and today we know why. Razer revealed at PAX Prime its gaming laptop, which on first impressions, is a stunning specimen.
Razer claims that it has made the world's first gaming laptop – but really, there are plenty of laptops on the market that can play Crysis. What Razer's saying is that it has created the first gaming portable laptop. It's called the Razer Blade and it measures 0.88-inches thick and weighs only 6.97 lbs, besting even Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro.
Here are the full specs:
- 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 2640M Processor
- 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
- 17.3" LED Backlit Display (1920x1080)
- Nvidia GeForce GT 555M with Nvidia Optimus Technology
- 2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
- Built-in HD Webcam
- Integrated 60Wh Battery
- 320GB 7200rpm SATA HDD
- Wireless Network 802.11 b/g/n Compatible
- 16.81" (Width) x 10.9" (Depth) x 0.88" (Height); 6.97lbs (Weight)
Razer, known for its high-end PC gaming peripherals, had Intel's help in making the Blade.
"We're proud to co-develop this revolutionary gaming laptop with Razer," said Mooly Eden, VP and General Manager of the PC Client Group, Intel. "Utilizing our fast Intel Core i7 processor, the Razer Blade delivers top-class gaming performance in a portable form factor."
Graphical muscle comes courtesy of Nvidia's GeForce GT 555M, but that takes a back seat to Intel's integrated graphics when there isn't any intense 3D action.
What really sets the Razer Blade apart from any other laptop is the Switchblade User Interface. The interface is comprised of 10 dynamic adaptive tactile keys for easier access of in-game commands, and an LCD capable of two modes: one mode that displays in-game information when a mouse is in use; and another mode that functions as an ultra-sensitive, multi-touch panel designed for gaming on the go.
At $2799.99, it's not cheap, but also not unheard of for a 17-inch high-end laptop. It'll be hitting North America in Q4 2011.
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I thought it looked pretty cool until I saw the price. Still a real nice looking machine.
WOW! I hope this makes it to production.
It's priced 2,800$ and it doesn't have a SSD? What the hell?
finally some decent use for number pad area. But shame it doesn't have SSD, 320GB HDD, really?
i want it for christmas mom!!!
cut the price in half, add an ssd, and ill buy it
Whoa...these guys beat even Alienware in ripping off... And secondly, nothing can replace the keypad....
SSD will prob. come second gen. Let's not forget to take a moment to *drool
SSD will probably come in 2nd-gen. Let's not forget to take a minute and *drool
Someone posted a hilarious (but true) article on reddit in regards to what you can buy INSTEAD of this laptop. http://i.imgur.com/wTTck.png
While the price is high for its components, its comparable to a similarly priced MBP in hardware, and build quality. Its basically replacing the Apple magic dust with Razer gaming interface.
The LCD touch-pad looks interesting. Razor's upcoming SWTOR keyboard has it too.
It needs a better gpu, i think i will get the next model they make of this, when ivy bridge is out.
Ah- finally hardware worthy of a 2700-dollar pricetag.
So when I see people walking around with new 17" Macbook Pros, I can give them an equivalent machine that's actually worth the pricetag in hardware (other than a GTX 580M, that is) and looks and feels better.
I'll be interested in seeing how cool it can stay. One of the reasons gaming laptops are big is to support the cooling solution. Very often, small and thin=hot and unstable.
Someone posted a hilarious (but true) article on reddit in regards to what you can buy INSTEAD of this laptop. http://i.imgur.com/wTTck.png
Whoever made this comic obviously dosnt know computer hardware. I'm looking at a ~$1000 hardware refresh next year, but I could beat those specs with current parts and prices with $1000, much less nearing $3000
which was the action adventure game featured in video ?
of course they dont mention the integrated battery...
stupid laptop that would last about 10 seconds when gaming, and more expensive than alienware.
PC GAMING ISNT DEAD, AND TO PROVE IT WE HAVE THIS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE LAPTOP THAT WILL REQUIRE YOU TO BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET!
for that price, you can build a desktop gaming PC with the fastest parts available and it would still be cheaper than that laptop.
and with the left over money, you can make it portable by buying a large backpack where you can stuff a large UPS in, along with the pc case, and be creative with the monitor, speakers, mouse, and keyboard
Whoever made this comic obviously dosnt know computer hardware. I'm looking at a ~$1000 hardware refresh next year, but I could beat those specs with current parts and prices with $1000, much less nearing $3000
And you obviously have a comprehension problem. The comic was pointing out how much stuff you could get for that much money.
Whoever made this comic obviously dosnt know computer hardware. I'm looking at a ~$1000 hardware refresh next year, but I could beat those specs with current parts and prices with $1000, much less nearing $3000
you've clearly missed the point of the comic -_-
i really don't like the right side of the keyboard...they should have kept it simple like the MacBook Pro...
PC Gaming isn't dead but no thanks to the overpriced laptop that Razer is pushing. Price is one of the things that turns people off from PC.
PC Gaming isn't dead but no thanks to the overpriced laptop that Razer is pushing. Price is one of the things that turns people off from PC.
quality and speed cost money....
Someone posted a hilarious (but true) article on reddit in regards to what you can buy INSTEAD of this laptop. http://i.imgur.com/wTTck.png
Apples to oranges much?
Compare laptops or GTFO. There's no sense in making a comparison like this when you're talking about completely different form factors.
On that note, this price will be worth it IF:
They make the proc a quad-core
They raise the HDD capacity to 500gb
They add a mic port (notice how it's not next to the headphones!?)
These are all things that the 17" Macbook Pro has for $200-300 cheaper. Granted, the price for the Blade is MSRP, so it will probably come down to that price. I don't really care about an SSD because it will be too small and cost too much and it won't really matter after the game has loaded.
As far as ripping off Apple goes, it's about time. Seriously, PC laptops have been painfully ugly and very, very few companies use aluminum to make laptops. Just think of it like the evil twin... macbook pros don't come in black
I feel like homer simpson, "mmmm gaming laptop, drroooll!"
Looks too much like a Mac. I don't like it.
quality and speed cost money....
what speed? there are plenty of gaming laptops on the market that have more power and cost have as much and are of great quality, with warranty to boot.
Horribly overpriced, especially for a device without an SSD.
$2,800 for a 555GT?..lol It should have an Apple on it.
with that money i can build an eyefinity or 3D surround on the dekstop , with the altec lansing speakers