Razer 14-inch Blade gets 4K, Kaby Lake and GTX 1060
Posted on Tuesday, February 14 2017 @ 14:36 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Razer gave its 14" Blade laptop a hardware update. The new model features the Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 video card, 16GB DDR4-2400 memory, and SSD storage. Besides the new CPU, GPU and the faster DDR4, most of the specifications remained the same. One other major new feature is the support for 4K, the base model sticks to a Full HD IPS screen but if you have more cash to splurge you can pick the update to a 4K 3840 x 2160 capacitive multi-touch panel.
Approx. Size: 0.70 in. / 17.9 mm (Height) x 13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 9.3 in. / 235 mm (Depth)
Approx. Weight (Full HD): 4.10 lbs. / 1.86 kg
Approx. Weight (UHD): 4.30 lbs. / 1.95 kg
Pricing starts at $1,899 (2,149EUR) and the system is immediately available via Razerzone.com.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Blade 14-inch gaming laptop. This latest version of Razer’s award-winning laptop offers an updated CPU, faster memory and a new 4K UHD screen option. The result is a laptop with a perfect balance of power, mobility and durability with the characteristically elegant Razer Blade profile.
The latest generation of 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core processor in the new Razer Blade is more powerful and more efficient than last year’s model, the “Best Portable Gaming Laptop” on the market according to Digital Trends (November 2016). The powerful CPU of the new Razer Blade achieves double-digit increases in productivity benchmarks and is paired with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics to deliver the best frame rates available in an ultra-thin laptop. The performance of the new Razer Blade is matched by its light weight and durability. Measuring only 0.70 inches thin, it weighs a little more than four pounds and is housed in a unibody CNC aluminum chassis.
A Full HD panel comes standard on the new Razer Blade, while a new 4K UHD touchscreen option will be available for the first time on Razer’s 14-inch model. Razer Blade users can enjoy extraordinarily clear visuals and intense frame rates in games with the Full HD display, or step up to the clarity of 4K for ultimate picture quality and the convenience of a touchscreen interface.
“The Razer Blade sets the benchmark for performance in thin laptops,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “More users embraced this flagship computer model in 2016 than ever before, and we are excited to make it even more available worldwide this year. Beyond gaming, it has been really gratifying to see people enjoying the power and portability of the Blade for video editing, music creation and software development.”
The Razer Blade comes standard with 16 GB of DDR4 dual-channel memory running at 2400 MHz, Killer Wireless-AC and Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity. The system offers PCIe SSD storage options up to 1 TB, providing fast data transfer speeds. Other features include a comfortable and accurate anti-ghosting keyboard that is powered by Razer Chroma™. This technology unlocks a color palette of 16.8 million colors and a virtually endless array of keyboard lighting effects that can be customized and synchronized to display in-game events.
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Posted on Tuesday, February 14 2017 @ 14:36 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck