The selling point of Razer’s Blade is its unique new touchpad controls. This full-sized touchpad is really a touchscreen that can function a bit like an iPhone. Razer says this screen can be used for a variety of things. Players might use it to manage units in their RTS, surf the Internet while gaming, IM their friends, etc. The touchscreen can basically function like a second monitor. This unique trackpad can also be used as a mouse alternative. Razer has worked in custom gestures that will allow gamers to perform macro-like functions with a special swipe across the pad. Anyone who’s tried to play and FPS with a trackpad knows it’s not easy, but Razer claims that playing shooters with the Razer Blade’s touchpad is almost as good as using a mouse.
Above this unique keypad are 10 dynamic keys whose functionality changes depending on what you’re playing. The Razer Blade features a 17 inch display and is only 0.88 inches thick. Since it’s made from aluminum, it’s less than seven pounds in weight. Razer also co-developed a new chipset with Intel. Check out the specs below.
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)
Of course, you’ll have to pay for all this power and portability. The Razer Blade will retail for $2,799.99. Still, the Blade is a slick-looking machine and we can’t wait to put it through its paces before its release near the end of the year.
