Razer has unveiled a new configuration of the Razer Blade Pro with a lower price point than the GeForce GTX 1080 version, targeted towards gamers and creative professionals that need a slim, powerful desktop replacement. Featuring a 17.3-inch Full HD, 120Hz screen, the new configuration features a Quad-Core Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor, 16GB RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 video card with 6GB of RAM, and a 256 GB PCIe SSD hard drive.
“The Razer Blade Pro is the ultimate gaming laptop that packs desktop-level performance with unmatched portability,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “This latest iteration offers an optimized configuration for gamers and professionals that want a 17-inch display and top-notch build quality. The thin design houses the latest in performance components and features expandable memory and storage capability.”
Features of the new Razer Blade Pro include:
- 17.3″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 120 Hz IPS Non-Touch Matte Display
- Quad-Core Intel® Core i7-7700HQ Processor (2.8 GHz / 3.8 GHz)
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
- 16GB (8GB x 2) Dual-Channel System Memory (slotted, DDR4, 2400MHz)
- Expandable to 32GB (16GB x 2)
- 256GB SSD (PCIe m.2) + 2TB HDD storage
- Expandable up to 2TB SSD (PCIe m.2) and 4TB HDD
- Windows® 10 64-Bit
- Killer DoubleShot™ Pro technology:
- Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.1)
- Killer E2500 (Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000)
- USB 3.0 port x3 (SuperSpeed)
- Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C™)
- HDMI 2.0 video and audio output
- SDXC card reader
- Dolby® Digital Plus Home Theater Edition
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Built-in array microphone
- 3.5 mm microphone/headphone combo jack
- 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
- Built-in webcam (2.0 MP)
- Anti-ghosting individually backlit keyboard powered by Razer Chroma™
- Multimedia keys with scroll wheel
- Multi-touch Precision Touchpad
- Razer Synapse enabled with programmable keyboard, backlighting, and fan control
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
- Kensington™ Lock interface
- Compact 165W Power Adapter
- Built-in 70Wh rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
- 0.88 in. (22.5 mm) Height x 16.7 in. (424 mm) Width x 11 in. (281 mm) Depth
- 6.78 lbs. / 3.07 kg
The new Blade Pro will run at an MSRP of $2299.99USD/$2899.99CAD/€2399.99/£2099.99 with availability in U.S., Canada, France, and Germany starting in Q3 of 2017 and worldwide in Q4 of 2017.
In addition to the new Razer Blade Pro, the company also announced a new Rogue backpack designed specifically for 17″ laptops. Featuring a durable exterior crafted from 1680D Ballistic Nylon and a stashable rain fly, the Razer Rogue 17.3″ backpack is available now for $149.99USD.
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