Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

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  • Shawn Zipay
    Managing Communities 24/7
    • Apr 2003
    • 69279

    #1

    Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

    Earlier today PC hardware manufacturer, Razer, unveiled the "world's first true gaming laptop" to the general public. Priced at $2799.99 (USD), the 17" Razer Blade laptop sports some of the best hardware currently available on the market today.



    Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, introduces the Razer Blade – a full aluminum chassis gaming laptop featuring true portability, incredible performance, and an all-new revolutionary user interface. With the introduction of the Razer Blade – a feat of modern-day systems engineering and technology, Razer is reinvigorating technological and design innovation for the entire PC industry, and encouraging gamers and developers to return to the PC as the primary gaming platform of choice.

    Mobile systems developed for gaming today compromise on portability and form factor for game performance. While such machines run games well, they are over 2 inches thick and can weigh more than 10lbs. The Razer Blade measures 0.88 inches thin, less than half that of current mobile gaming systems, and weighs only 6.97lbs, achieving a balance between portability and performance – making it the world’s first true gaming laptop.

    Developed in partnership with Intel, the Razer Blade features a fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor and a high performance NVIDIA GeForce® graphics processor. The hardware was designed to run the most demanding games of today without sacrificing the laptop’s portable form factor. The Razer Blade also does not compromise on screen size as it comes with an incredible LED-backlit high-definition 17” display.

    The Razer Blade features the Switchblade User Interface - Razer’s multi-award winning, highly intuitive interface technology. 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.


    That's all well and good, but what about the technical specs of the machine? Easy there, we have them right here for you! While you're checking out the specs, be sure to head on over to the official Blade website for more images, details, and order information.

    Product Specifications:
    • 2.8GHz 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)
  • Crzy_Puffin
    Giggity
    • Jan 2006
    • 204

    #2
    Look's badass but $2800 is pretty steep... Curious on how the cooling is in it and if it's a heater like all laptops...

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    • CptainCrunch
      I am the 1%
      • Oct 2007
      • 12976

      #3
      Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

      I can understand worlds first gaming rich laptop, but to just say worlds first, thats a bit of a stretch.

      Give it a BF3 skin though and watch them sell.

      Crunch
      Twitter: @CptainCrunch
      Battlelog/Origin: CptainCrunch

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      • Crzy_Puffin
        Giggity
        • Jan 2006
        • 204

        #4
        Very true Crunch. Really any laptop can be a gaming laptop, just the quality will vary...

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        • Linux
          wat da gah?
          • Sep 2026
          • 382

          #5
          I'd be tempted to buy one if I can testing before I buy.

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          • Thortok2000
            Dominant
            • Sep 2026
            • 382

            #6
            Back in 2000 or 2001 or thereabouts I spent about $3k on a Dell laptop. Back then 15 inch was big and the awesome feature was a dvd rewrite drive. It was also about 15 pounds or so if I recall correctly, maybe even 17 or 20 pounds. It was definitely fun to game on a laptop that could game. The portability is just plain awesome. With desktop, if I wanna go to a friend's house and game with them, I got my monitor and tower to carry (already two trips to the car) and then grab the mice/keyboard/cords. With a laptop, just toss it in a bag (gently of course) and go. Maybe grab the charger cord and a mouse if they're not already in the bag. If I had the money, I'd get this. CS-N wanna do some kinda contest with this as the prize? =D

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            • Iwantcable
              Member
              • Jul 2007
              • 2362

              #7
              Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

              So it's twice the price of what this was a year ago with almost the same specs. Anybody who buys one of these would have to be extraordinarily retarded.

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              • Anarchy1
                Member
                • Aug 2010
                • 1546

                #8
                Yeah, "gaming laptop". Too bad that couldn't run BF3 on anything higher than medium settings. That GPU is complete crap. Who would pay $2800 for this? Razer is turning into Apple.
                Battlelog/Origin ID - Hurricane043

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                • Stev0esque
                  5t3v0 (I miss leetspeech)
                  • Feb 2008
                  • 6786

                  #9
                  Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

                  *Looks at alienware products*

                  Um... Yeah razer... Worlds first...

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                  • nemes1s3000

                    #10
                    This is not worth it, not at all, might as well just spend $2000 on an Alienware Aurora ALX. That machine is a beast, run any current gen game (including BF3) at maxed out settings with no problems for years to come.

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                    • Anarchy1
                      Member
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 1546

                      #11
                      Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

                      Originally posted by 5t3v0
                      *Looks at alienware products*

                      Um... Yeah razer... Worlds first...
                      Surprisingly, Alienware looks like a bargain compared to this
                      Battlelog/Origin ID - Hurricane043

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                      • stilla-killa
                        CantGetRight
                        • Aug 2005
                        • 5905

                        #12
                        Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

                        Is it upgradable? If not then why spend that kind of money one something that will be obsolete in a couple of years?

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                        • Cinco Hanscom
                          Member
                          • Aug 2011
                          • 22

                          #13
                          Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

                          pay $2800 for that or build it myself in pc form for under 1k

                          you're essentially paying $1800 for mobility. highly unnecessary. who's going to play games while commuting to work on a subway?

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                          • azalea
                            another cynical brit
                            • Jun 2003
                            • 613

                            #14
                            Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

                            I'll never buy a laptop for gaming. I COULD connect the damn thing to a nice monitor, but then, I could also connect my spiffy sub-$1000 2600K beastie instead.

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                            • LunaTiK TunaLiK
                              Member
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 923

                              #15
                              Re: Razer Introduces "World's First True Gaming Laptop"

                              Gaming laptops are more for stuff like WoW or your favorite RTS. I enjoy taking my laptop to places I'd normally be pretty bored.

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