Razer kicked PAX Prime 2011 off with the announcement of their new Razer Blade laptop, which they're calling "the world’s first true gaming laptop". It's powered with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M with NVIDIA Optimus Technology video card sporting 2GB of dedicated video memory, 8 GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, and a multi-touch LED configurable "Switchblade Interface" trackpad panel that displays additional information when a mouse is used next to a full-size keyboard. All this on an aluminum chassis and weighing 6.97 lbs.
We checked out Razer's miniaturized, mobile gaming computer Switchblade back at CES earlier this year, but that still hasn't come out yet, and it looks like some of that tech has gone into this sytem. What will the Blade set you back? A whopping $2799.99. That's a lot of bucks for your gaming bang. Will it be worth it? We'll be putting one through the paces as soon as it's available, so be sure to check back. But, what do you think? Is that completely drool-worthy, or too steep in price? One thing is for sure, it certainly looks extremely sexy.
PAX Prime, Seattle – August 26th, 2011 – The PC industry today has never looked bleaker. The world’s largest PC-maker Hewlett-Packard just announced their intention to explore the separation of its PC business. With PC manufacturers increasingly abandoning design and technology in lieu of outsourcing and cost-cutting, the PC industry has seen a severe dearth of innovation in recent years. Gaming consoles have also taken advantage of this innovation slump in the PC industry to garner attention from game developers and gamers alike, to the extent that now PC versions of cross-platform games are often sub-par ports of their console counterparts.
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.
“The Razer Blade was designed to give gamers a laptop they could truly use on the go,” said Min-Liang Tan, CEO and Creative Director, Razer. “Its sleek, lightweight aluminum construction makes it the thinnest 17-inch gaming laptop available today.”
“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.”
“Powered by an advanced NVIDIA GeForce® GPU with award winning NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology, the Razer Blade has the muscle to run cutting edge games with intense graphics while still offering amazing portability,” said Rene Haas, General Manager of Notebook Products, NVIDIA.
“The Switchblade User Interface on the Razer Blade is a revolutionary innovation that truly defines the new standard for gaming experiences on a laptop,” said Min-Liang Tan.
About the Razer Blade gaming laptop
The Razer Blade is a 17” gaming laptop that delivers incredible performance and a revolutionary user interface in a sleek, portable form factor. It features a fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor and a high performance NVIDIA GeForce® graphics processor designed in a lightweight aluminum chassis. The revolutionary Switchblade User Interface, found next to a full-size keyboard, was designed from the ground up to enhance gaming experiences and provide more control at the gamer’s fingertips. It features 10 adaptive tactile keys and a multi-touch LCD panel that can also display in-game information. And at just 0.88 inches thin and only weighing 6.97lbs, the Razer Blade is the world’s first true gaming laptop.
Price: US$2799.99
Availability:
North America Q4 2011
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 Technolog
- 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)
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bill_of_doom
This is a very cool piece of tech, don't get me wrong, but that price tag is ridicules. They say that their mission with this thing is to save pc gaming, but they don't realize the real issue. new people are nervous about getting into pc gaming, because of how expensive the hardware is, its hard to convince someone to buy a computer upwards of $1,000, that you need to upgrade every two years to keep it viable, versus a council which will run you about $600 that will have a shelf life of at least 5 years. if they wanted to do this right they should have put the price tag between 700 or 900 dollars, then they might attract some new gamers to the market.
somniphobiac
Here is their biggest problem, why shell out $2,800 for a Razer laptop, when you can get an Alienware M17x with:
- Intel� Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (4DIMMS)
- 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6970M
- 500GB Hybrid Solid State Drive
- 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
- Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader
All for $2,250!
This laptop just sounds ridiculously overpriced for what it is. And what it is, is a gimmick.
That is all.
D1STR4CT10N
Much stuff by razer is of questionable quality;just my experience with the keyboard I bought from them
rifleshoot
3000?! whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!
chantler
Looks good, can't wait to see the reviews. I do have a few concerns about the battery life and the speakers, they didn't mention either. I mean it is a laptop and I would think anything less than 6 hours would really limit it's portability. That or it would have to come with a very small recharging cord. The sound on the laptop was never mentioned so I'm thinking it's not going to be that good. However I would assume most people who would buy this are going to use headphones. It would be nice if well sold with some razer headphones.
MrMarston
*$100 keyboard
MrMarston
See, I would probably be saving my pennies for this if it wasn't Razer. I like their designs from a asthetics standpoint, but both my keyboard and mouse did not hold up very well at all. Almost forgivable in a $60 mouse, not so much in a $100, and due to that I wouldn't touch this with a ten foot pool. Sad, really, it looks cool.
Atavax
looks completely like a gimmick... what did it say, under 7 lbs? since 6.9lbs is so mobile right? lcd keys are completely useless, you should have your eyes on the screen, not the keyboard...
Korzo
It just seems to expensive. I like what I see but at that price I have no problem overlooking notebook. I might have understood if the entire keyboard was LCD but when its just that side panel I feel like I'm not getting as much bang for my buck
Majesticmarmot
Well it won't be anything special unless it can be run on its battery for a good amount of time. Otherwise it is just a really thin desktop replacement. I honestly cannot see that much hardware running for any significant amount of time on the battery alone.
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