Mouse and computer peripheral maker Razer has announced what they call the “world’s first true gaming laptop”. The Razer Blade is due to be released later this year, and will retail for about $2799, while only being 0.88 inches thick, weighs in at 6.97lb and boasts a 17-inch backlit HD display. There has been no confirmation if the laptop will see a European or South African launch.
“Under the hood, you’ll find an IntelCore i7 processor and a high performance NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor. The machine also features Razer’s Switchblade user interface comprised of 10 dynamic adaptive keys for easy access to in-game commands. There’s an LCD capable of two modes – one that displays in-game information when a mouse is in use, and one that functions as a multi-touch panel,” Eurogamer wrote.
“The Razer Blade was designed to give gamers a laptop they could truly use on the go. Its sleek, lightweight aluminum construction makes it the thinnest 17-inch gaming laptop available today,” said Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan.
The Razer Blade’s full specs are:
* 2.8GHz IntelCore i7 2640M processor
* 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 memory
* 17.3″ LED Backlit Display (1920×1080)
* 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)
Charlie Fripp – Consumer Tech editor
