Razer Blade Gaming Laptop – The Beauty is Now the Beast
High-performance gaming hardware specialists Razer have unveiled the next generation of what they claim to be the world’s first true gaming laptop, the Razer Blade, testing performance limits without compromising on the computer’s ultra-thin form factor.
“The all-new Razer Blade is built to defy all conventions; it is has extreme levels of performance and yet amazingly thin, says Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan. “The Blade features the next generation of Intel quad-core i7 processors combined with powerful NVIDIA GTX class graphics chips and the fastest RAM available, resulting in a machine that is insanely powerful.”
The original Razer Blade’s thermal system has been completely re-engineered and built from custom-crafted parts with larger vents and specially designed heat pipes that allow more airflow to the unit’s extreme components. With some of the most innovative and advanced thermal solutions in the industry, the new Razer Blade is able to pack a tremendous amount of power and performance into an ultra-thin form factor.
The new Razer Blade laptop is only 0.88 inches thick, less than half the thickness of traditional gaming laptops of comparable performance. Combined with an ultra-slim power supply, the entire system weighs 6.6 pounds, less than half the weight of other gaming laptops, making it the lowest profile, lightest gaming laptop of its class.
In short, the Razer Blade offers performance equivalent that of to some of the most powerful traditional gaming laptops, but at a fraction of their size and weight.
The Blade is able to run graphics-intensive games at high frame rates on tits 17.3-in. high-definition display. The machine’s new hybrid drive solution delivers data up to three times faster than traditional hard drives, with double the storage space. Additional features include quieter fans, optimized speakers, and three USB 3.0 ports with charging capabilities even when the system is switched off.
Razer says thst Blade’s most striking and innovative feature remains its multi-award-winning Switchblade User Interface (UI). The Blade’s integrated LCD display/multi-touch panel and 10 dynamic adaptive tactile keys put commands and control functions at your fingertips. The Switchblade UI features a growing list of applications designed specifically for gaming by Razer’s in-house software engineers as well as by Razer’s active community of users. These apps allow users to browse the web for in-game guides, watch online videos, stay connected within their social networks, and take advantage of an expanding list of dedicated gaming apps without ever having to leave a game.
“With the new Razer Blade, we set out to design something truly phenomenal with extreme performance for gamers in an ultra-thin form factor,” says Min. “The design and hardware advancements, combined with our revolutionary user interface, makes the new Razer Blade, without doubt, the very best gaming laptop weve ever designed. The Beauty is now the Beast.”
The new Razer Blade will be available for pre-order for $2,499 on Sept. 2 and begin shipping to consumers in North America on Sept. 30.
You can watch the Razer Blade: The Beauty is Now the Beast video at:
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade
Product Specifications:
• Future platform with 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M with NVIDIA Optimus Technology
2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
• 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory
• 17.3-in. LED Backlit Display (1920×1080)
• Built-in HD Webcam
• Integrated 60Wh Battery
• 500GB 7200RPM HDD (Primary Storage)
• 64GB SATA III SSD with NVELO Dataplex Software (Cache Acceleration)
• Wireless Network 802.11 A/G/N + BT4.0
• Dimensions: 16.81″ (Width) x 10.9″ (Depth) x 0.88″ (Height); 6.6lbs (Weight)
For more information, visit:
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade
