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Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

By Bill Detwiler January 10, 2012, 5:53 AM PST Bill Detwiler on Twitter billdetwiler

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Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade at CES 2012

Razer Blade at CES 2012

ntRazer, a company best know for it’s gaming mice and custom keyboards, will enter the computer market this month with the Blade–a premium gaming laptop. I was given a chance to test drive the Razer Blade at CES 2012.

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ntThe Razer Blade has the following hardware specs:

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  • ntt2.8GHz Intel Core i7 2640M Processor
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  • ntt8GB 1,333MHz DDR3 Memory
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  • ntt17.3-inch LED backlit display (1,920×1,080 pixels)
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  • nttNvidia GeForce GT 555M
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  • nttBuilt-in HD Webcam
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  • nttIntegrated 60Wh battery
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  • ntt256GB SATA3 SSD
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  • ntt802.11 b/g/n compatible
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  • ntt16.81 inches x 10.9 inches x 0.88 inch (WxDxH)
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  • ntt6.6 pounds
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ntThe Blade goes on sale next week.

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Keyboard and Switchblade LCD touchpad and button

Razer Blade - Keyboard and Switchblade LCD touchpad and button

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Thinner than a MacBook Pro

Razer Blade - Thinner than a MacBook Pro

ntThe Razer Blade is 0.88 inch thick, compared to the Apple Macbook Pro’s 0.98 inch case.

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer blade - Lid

Razer blade - Lid

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Bottom

Razer Blade - Bottom

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Air vents

Razer Blade - Air vents

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Hands on

Razer Blade - Hands on

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Switchblade LCD touchpad and buttons

Razer Blade - Switchblade LCD touchpad and buttons

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Switchblade in number pad mode

Razer Blade - Switchblade in number pad mode

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Switchblade in macro recording mode

Razer Blade - Switchblade in macro recording mode

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Switchblade running YouTube app

Razer Blade - Switchblade running YouTube app

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Switchblade power brick

Razer Blade - Switchblade power brick

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Switchblade power brick profile

Razer Blade - Switchblade power brick profile

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade - Ports

Razer Blade - Ports

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade vs. 15" MacBook Pro

Razer Blade vs. 15" MacBook Pro

Razer Blade $2,799 gaming laptop at CES 2012

Razer Blade and Macbook Pro

Razer Blade and Macbook Pro

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