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The gaming laptop that’s thinner than a dime
Today Razer announced a 14-inch version of the Razer Blade. Known simply as the Razer Blade (yea, we don’t get this new-age naming conventions either), the small gaming laptop is incredibly svelte being thinner than a standing dime. Measuring .66 inches tall, Razer boasts that it is the world’s thinnest gaming laptop and that it is actually skinnier than the fattest part of a MacBook Air.
Though the notebook is extremely slim, Razer says that it will have beefy components and will come with either a Core i5 or i7 Haswell CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M GPU. In terms of storage, the laptop will come with either a 128, 256, or 512GB SSD (this means no mechanical hard drive).
Other features of the notebook include a 1600x900-resolution matte screen, a battery life capable of six hours, and Dolby speakers outfitted with the sound company’s Home Theater Version 4 software. In terms of ports, the laptop is pretty barebones and comes with three USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI port. To ensure its portability, the new Razer Blade will also come with a small 150-watt power supply which Razer claims is one-third the weight of similar competiting solutions.
Razer Blade Specs
• Future 4th gen Intel® Core™ processor (formerly codename ‘Haswell’)
• 8 GB Onboard Memory (DDR3L – 1600 MHz)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M (2 GB GDDR5) & Intel HD4600
• Windows® 8 64 Bit
• 128 GB SSD, with optional 256/512 GB SSD (mSATA)
• Qualcomm® Killer™ NIC N1202 (802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth® 4.0)
• 14.0 in. HD+ 16:9 Ratio, 1600 x 900, with LED backlight
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack
• Array microphone
• (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)
• HDMI 1.4a audio and video output
• Dolby® Home Theater® v4
• 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
• Built-in full HD webcam (1.3 MP)
• Compact 150 W Power Adapter
• Built-in 70 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
• Razer™ Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)
• Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled
• Kensington Lock
• 13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 0.66 in. / 16.8 mm (Height) x 9.3 in. / 235 mm (Depth)
• 4.135 lbs. / 1.876 kg
Pricing for the unit will start at $1,799 and you’ll be able to pre-order it beginning June 3.
17-inch Razer Blade Pro
In addition to the 14-inch form factor, Razer also announced a refresh model for its 17.3-inch Razer Blade unit. Now dubbed the “Razer Blade Pro,” the larger laptop will also come with the same GeForce GTX 765M GPU and Haswell CPUs in either Core i5 or i7 configurations. Performance-wise, the company asserts the owners will be able to see up to two times the speed boost in certain games compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, the Razer Blade Pro will now have a 74-watt hour battery as compared to it's predecessor's 60-watt hour equivalent.
The laptop will use the same industrial design (ID) chassis as its 17.3-inch predecessor which means it will retain its relatively thin .88-inch thickness and 6.5-pound weight along with the same matte TN panel.
Razer Blade Pro Specs
• Future 4th gen Intel® Core™ processor (formerly codename ‘Haswell’)
• 8 GB DDR3L (2 x 4 GB 1600MHz)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M (2 GB GDDR5) & Intel HD4600
• Windows 8 64 Bit
• 128 GB SSD, with optional 256/512 GB SSD (mSATA)
• Qualcomm® Killer™ NIC N1202 (802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth® 4.0)
• 17.3-in. Full HD 16:9 Ratio, 1920 x 1080, with LED backlight
• Stereo 2.0 speakers
• 3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack
• HD Webcam (front-facing, 2.0 MP)
• Array microphones
• (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)
• Codec supports 7.1 (via HDMI 1.4)
• Dolby® Home Theater® v4
• Razer™ Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)
• Razer™ Switchblade User Interface
• Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled
• Built-in 74 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
• Kensington Lock
• 16.8 in. / 427 mm (Width) x 0.88 in. / 22.4 mm (Height) x 10.9 in. / 277 mm (Depth)
• 6.58 lbs. / 2.98 kg
The refreshed Razer Blade Pro unit will be available for $2,299 which is $200 less than what its predecessor debuted at. Pre-orders for it will also open beginning June 3. The company also announced that indie developers will be able to purchase the Razer Blade Pro for the discounted rate of $999, although the company vaguely had a foot note on a slide that read, “terms and conditions apply.”
For images of the 14-inch Razer Blade, check out our gallery below!
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Today Razer announced a 14-inch version of the Razer Blade. Known simply as the Razer Blade (yea, we don’t get this new-age naming conventions either), the small gaming laptop is incredibly svelte being thinner than a standing dime. Measuring .66 inches tall, Razer boasts that it is the world’s thinnest gaming laptop and that it is actually skinnier than the fattest part of a MacBook Air.
Other features of the notebook include a 1600x900-resolution matte screen, a battery life capable of six hours, and Dolby speakers outfitted with the sound company’s Home Theater Version 4 software. In terms of ports, the laptop is pretty barebones and comes with three USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI port. To ensure its portability, the new Razer Blade will also come with a small 150-watt power supply which Razer claims is one-third the weight of similar competiting solutions.
Razer Blade Specs
• Future 4th gen Intel® Core™ processor (formerly codename ‘Haswell’)
• 8 GB Onboard Memory (DDR3L – 1600 MHz)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M (2 GB GDDR5) & Intel HD4600
• Windows® 8 64 Bit
• 128 GB SSD, with optional 256/512 GB SSD (mSATA)
• Qualcomm® Killer™ NIC N1202 (802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth® 4.0)
• 14.0 in. HD+ 16:9 Ratio, 1600 x 900, with LED backlight
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack
• Array microphone
• (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)
• HDMI 1.4a audio and video output
• Dolby® Home Theater® v4
• 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
• Built-in full HD webcam (1.3 MP)
• Compact 150 W Power Adapter
• Built-in 70 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
• Razer™ Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)
• Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled
• Kensington Lock
• 13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 0.66 in. / 16.8 mm (Height) x 9.3 in. / 235 mm (Depth)
• 4.135 lbs. / 1.876 kg
17-inch Razer Blade Pro
In addition to the 14-inch form factor, Razer also announced a refresh model for its 17.3-inch Razer Blade unit. Now dubbed the “Razer Blade Pro,” the larger laptop will also come with the same GeForce GTX 765M GPU and Haswell CPUs in either Core i5 or i7 configurations. Performance-wise, the company asserts the owners will be able to see up to two times the speed boost in certain games compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, the Razer Blade Pro will now have a 74-watt hour battery as compared to it's predecessor's 60-watt hour equivalent.
The laptop will use the same industrial design (ID) chassis as its 17.3-inch predecessor which means it will retain its relatively thin .88-inch thickness and 6.5-pound weight along with the same matte TN panel.
Razer Blade Pro Specs
• Future 4th gen Intel® Core™ processor (formerly codename ‘Haswell’)
• 8 GB DDR3L (2 x 4 GB 1600MHz)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M (2 GB GDDR5) & Intel HD4600
• Windows 8 64 Bit
• 128 GB SSD, with optional 256/512 GB SSD (mSATA)
• Qualcomm® Killer™ NIC N1202 (802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth® 4.0)
• 17.3-in. Full HD 16:9 Ratio, 1920 x 1080, with LED backlight
• Stereo 2.0 speakers
• 3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack
• HD Webcam (front-facing, 2.0 MP)
• Array microphones
• (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)
• Codec supports 7.1 (via HDMI 1.4)
• Dolby® Home Theater® v4
• Razer™ Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)
• Razer™ Switchblade User Interface
• Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled
• Built-in 74 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
• Kensington Lock
• 16.8 in. / 427 mm (Width) x 0.88 in. / 22.4 mm (Height) x 10.9 in. / 277 mm (Depth)
• 6.58 lbs. / 2.98 kg
For images of the 14-inch Razer Blade, check out our gallery below!
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