Razer Announces the Razer Blade Pro - Thinnest Desktop Replacement Gaming Notebook

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Razer, the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new 17-inch Razer Blade Pro. Completely redesigned from ground up, the system is made specifically for enthusiasts and power users who want desktop performance but don't want to sacrifice portability. Packed with more power than ever before possible in a notebook under an inch thick, Razer's latest system is capable of handling virtually any task, anytime, anywhere.

The new Razer Blade Pro features the latest Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and next-generation NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU. It is the most powerful system ever built by Razer and the thinnest notebook available with a GTX 1080. Other highlights on the new Razer Blade Pro include Thunderbolt 3 for advanced connectivity options, 32 GB of DDR4 dual-channel memory, up to 2 TB of PCI M.2 SSD in RAID 0 storage and a built-in SD card reader.



While other similarly equipped desktop replacements are more than two inches thick and weigh more than 10 pounds, the new Blade Pro retains its iconic form factor. Its unibody CNC aluminum chassis still measures just 0.88 inches thin while weighing less than eight pounds. The included AC adapter also dwarfs similarly powered systems and complements the overall mobility of the Blade Pro.

Even more remarkable is the system's thermal management system. This all new thermal management system in the Blade Pro now includes the worlds thinnest manufactured vapor chamber cooling solution in a notebook. The vapor chamber reduces heat resistance and hotspots by spreading heat quickly, evenly and efficiently. A custom fan design and dynamic heat exchanger are paired with the vapor chamber to maximize heat dissipation. This allows the Razer Blade Pro to be the most powerful computer ever assembled in such a thin chassis.

The rest of the desktop replacement notebook offers a similar no-compromises approach. A stunning 17.3-inch 4K IGZO monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology produces the smoothest possible framerates. The display offers 100 percent Adobe RGB color accuracy to deliver stunning visuals to gamers and professionals.

Additionally, the Razer Blade Pro is the first notebook to utilize Razer's Ultra-Low-Profile Mechanical switches. Each switch features a true actuation and reset point. Presses are registered with 65 grams of force, mimicking the feel of full-size mechanical keyboards. The keyboard and trackpad are also Powered by Razer Chroma. This technology unlocks a virtually endless array of dazzling lighting effects that can be customized by the user or synced to display in-game events.

The specs for the Blade Pro exceed minimum hardware requirements of HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and OSVR HDK 2, making it one of the most mobile VR-ready devices for enthusiasts and developers.

"The original 17-inch Blade was the first laptop that truly blended power and portability in a PC," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "We've taken that approach another step further with the new Razer Blade Pro. The thermal engineering behind it is staggering. It's incredible how far we've come, from having one product and a small team, to today, with a full catalog of gaming systems and a large group of engineers and designers pushing what a portable gaming machine can do."

"It's impressive what Razer was able to pack into the new Razer Blade Pro," said Mark Aevermann, senior product lead for GeForce gaming laptops at NVIDIA. "They have managed to design a gaming laptop with our flagship GeForce GTX 1080, in a form factor gamers can take with them on the road."

The 17-inch Blade Pro joins the rest of Razer's award-winning systems lineup. The 14-inch Razer Blade sets the benchmark for mobile gaming, while the 12.5-inch Razer Blade Stealth was named the "Best PC" at CES earlier this year for its combination of performance, value, expandability and portability. Both models recently announced refreshes that are shipping now.

Product features:

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM)
• Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad-Core Processor (2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz)
• 17.3-inch IGZO UHD G-SYNC, 16:9 ratio, 3840 x 2160, with LED backlight, with capacitive multi-touch
• Windows 10 64-bit
• 512 GB SSD RAID 0 (2x 256 GB PCIe M.2) / 1 TB SSD RAID 0 (2x 512 GB PCIe M.2) / 2 TB SSD RAID 0 (2x 1 TB PCIe M.2) options
• 32 GB Dual-Channel System Memory (DDR4, 2133 MHz)
• Anti-ghosting individually backlit ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard
• Killer DoubleShot Pro:
• Killer Wireless-AC 1535 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.1)
• Killer E2400 (Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000)
• Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• USB 3.0 port x3 (SuperSpeed)
• HDMI 2.0 video and audio output
• SDXC card reader
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater Edition
• 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
• 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port
• Built-in webcam (2.0 MP)
• Array microphone
• Razer Synapse enabled with programmable keyboard, trackpad, backlighting, and fan control
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
• Kensington security slot
• Compact 250 W power adapter
• Built-in 99 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
• Approx. Size: 0.88 in. / 22.5 mm (Height) x 16.7 in. / 424 mm (Width) x 11 in. / 281 mm (Depth)
• Approx. Weight: 7.80 lbs. / 3.54 kg

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[R-T-B]

Notebo?

 

[Prima.Vera]

Too bad it has 4K screen. Is there a variant with HD screen also?

 

[Caring1]

Glad to hear they have totally reworked the cooling, as the previous model reportedly suffered from overheating.

 

[deu]

Too bad it has 4K screen. Is there a variant with HD screen also?

Are you joking? You dont like to run 1920x1080 on a 4K screen?

 

[Xajel]

Cheese that a hell of expensive !!

I still think Razer need to do 13", 15" & 17" instead of just 12.5", 14" & 17" they currently have... unless they use a much thinner bezels with a 15" screen on the 14" like how did Dell XPS 15 is using... and also a 13" screen on the 12.5" they have, also like how Dell XPS 13 is using.

Are you joking? You dont like to run 1920x1080 on a 4K screen?

I think he's worrying about battery life, though 4K is the best resolution for scaling purpose, I mean if you're gaming at actual 1080p then the screen scaling will be strait forward ( each 1080p pixel will be shown as exactly 4 pixels, so no weird scaling like 2.5 or 3 pixels ).

 

[Prima.Vera]

Are you joking? You dont like to run 1920x1080 on a 4K screen?

Cheese that a hell of expensive !!
I think he's worrying about battery life, though 4K is the best resolution for scaling purpose, I mean if you're gaming at actual 1080p then the screen scaling will be strait forward ( each 1080p pixel will be shown as exactly 4 pixels, so no weird scaling like 2.5 or 3 pixels ).

No. Scaling HD content from HD to 4K makes the image very blurry and washed out. And I am only talking from experience. I know it may sound weird but the BluRay movies actually look 2 times better on a HD screen, then on a 4K one, and games the same.

 

[R-T-B]

No. Scaling HD content from HD to 4K makes the image very blurry and washed out. And I am only talking from experience. I know it may sound weird but the BluRay movies actually look 2 times better on a HD screen, then on a 4K one, and games the same.

That shouldn't happen on any halfway decent scaler. I mean it's a native scaling ratio.

 

[Prima.Vera]

That shouldn't happen on any halfway decent scaler. I mean it's a native scaling ratio.

In theory yes, and for CRT monitors this was valid. However on LCD is a whole different story. I test it by myself. on a same size display (27") one HD one 4K, both the games and movies are looking so less sharp and washed text and edges on 4K screen compared to the HD screen, when playing 1080p content.
Actually right now I am running a 1440p screen and the 1080p movies looks exactly like 720p scaled on my old 1080p monitor.

 

[R-T-B]

Actually right now I am running a 1440p screen and the 1080p movies looks exactly like 720p scaled on my old 1080p monitor.

Those aren't native pixel ratios. 4k is exactly 2x the pixel width and height of 1080p. That is the difference.

 

[deu]

Cheese that a hell of expensive !!

I still think Razer need to do 13", 15" & 17" instead of just 12.5", 14" & 17" they currently have... unless they use a much thinner bezels with a 15" screen on the 14" like how did Dell XPS 15 is using... and also a 13" screen on the 12.5" they have, also like how Dell XPS 13 is using.



I think he's worrying about battery life, though 4K is the best resolution for scaling purpose, I mean if you're gaming at actual 1080p then the screen scaling will be strait forward ( each 1080p pixel will be shown as exactly 4 pixels, so no weird scaling like 2.5 or 3 pixels ).

Exactly my thought On a 1080 laptop i think worrying about batterylife is a bit weird!? It is more or less a portable gamerrig. Expect 1-2 hours of battery and thats it!

 

[deu]

No. Scaling HD content from HD to 4K makes the image very blurry and washed out. And I am only talking from experience. I know it may sound weird but the BluRay movies actually look 2 times better on a HD screen, then on a 4K one, and games the same.

To be honest: I do not know the reason for this but this should NOT be a problem; its is the simples of ratios ever :0