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Razer's updating the Blade Stealth with Kaby Lake

by: John - posted: 9/2/2016 8:34:00 AM
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The Razer Blade Stealth is a pretty slick thin ultrabook with plenty of oomph. You can even turn it into a nice desktop gaming machine by plugging in a Razer Core to it and using a full sized desktop video card as well.

Today they announced the Razer Blade Stealth is getting a few upgrades. Intel announced new Kaby Lake processors a few days ago and the Blade Stealth is getting the i7-7500U which runs at 2.7GHz and boosting up to 3.5GHz. Hopefully, the new CPU with its more power efficient architecture can help it run even longer.

It does have a 15% increase in battery size and Razer's saying it can run up to 9 hours.  

If you like color. the Razer Blade Stealth features a Chroma keyboard so you can have your choice of 16.8 million colors in various patterns when you customize it. 

Pricing starts at $999 and they are expected to start shipping on September 14th. You can pre-order one starting today.

THE NEW RAZER BLADE STEALTH, NOW WITH INCREASED BATTERY LIFE AND PERFORMANCE

Starting at $999, Razer’s Ultimate Ultrabook features the new 7th Generation Intel® Core™i7 processor, double the memory of its predecessor and up to nine hours of battery life
(DRAFT: NOT) For Release on Sept. 2, 2016:

SEATTLE (PAX West 2016) – Razer™ today announced its new version of the award-winning 12.5- inch Razer Blade Stealth. The “Ultimate Ultrabook” has earned more than 20 awards since its January launch, including “Best of CES – ‘Best PC’” and ‘People’s Choice’” and PC Mag “Editor’s choice,” and it is critically acclaimed worldwide. This latest laptop by Razer is designed to meet the needs of young professionals and students by combining best-in-class performance, top-of-the-line features, and improved battery life at a remarkable value price. The new Razer Blade Stealth stands as one of the most portable laptops in the world, measuring 0.52 inches thin and weighing 2.84 pounds. The sleek CNC aluminum chassis of the new Razer Blade Stealth houses the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor for ultimate performance. The ultraportable laptop now packs up to 1 TB of PCIe solid-state storage and up to 16 GB of fast, dual-channel memory for increased storage and productivity. All told, this Razer Blade Stealth sets a new standard for power, durability and design in a system perfected for productivity anywhere.

“The new 7th Generation Intel Core processor takes mobile computing performance to the next level while also delivering all new media capabilities for an unmatched 4K UHD experience,” said Chris Walker, vice president of the Client Computing Group and general manager of Mobility Client Platforms at Intel. “The new Razer Blade Stealth leverages the efficient performance of 7th Gen Intel Core to give people the power they need to create, watch and play at full capacity in a beautiful and ultra-portable design.”

A QHD 2560 x 1440 IGZO touch-enabled display comes standard on the new Razer Blade Stealth to provide best-in-class visual performance. Designers, professionals and other creatives who need more pixels can upgrade to a 4K IGZO touch display for 100 percent Adobe RGB color saturation.

Also new on the latest Blade Stealth is a larger 53.6 watt-hour battery with over 15 percent more capacity than the previous generation. When on the go, the Blade Stealth can last up to nine hours on a single charge. “The first Blade Stealth offered an unparalleled combination of performance, personalization and value, with standard features that our competitors could not match in their higher-priced luxury models,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Our

engineers have done the impossible by making our second generation Ultrabook even more powerful while improving the battery life significantly. The Razer Blade Stealth is an example of what an Ultrabook can and should be able to do.” The Razer Blade Stealth remains one of the only laptops on the market that is equipped with an individually backlit notebook keyboard, which is powered by Razer Chroma™ technology. Custom lighting effects and 16.8 million colors options make personalization on the new Blade Stealth easy to program.


For those gamers who want an Ultrabook during the day and a desktop gaming system after hours, the Blade Stealth easily connects with the optional Razer Core to deliver external desktop graphics power and expanded connectivity options via a single Thunderbolt™ 3 cable for transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps. The Razer Blade Stealth and Razer Core remain the only true plug-and-play external graphics solution that does not require a reboot of the system every time a user connects. The Razer Core is also compatible with many of the latest graphics cards including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and AMD Radeon RX 480. It is now easier than ever to transform a thin and light notebook computer into a desktop system experience. Like its predecessor, the new Blade Stealth will start at $999. It is shipping today from RazerStore.com and will be available at Amazon and Microsoft Stores nationwide later this month. For more information, visit razerzone.com/blade-stealth.

PRICE:
Razer Blade Stealth: Starts at $999 Razer Core: $399 with Blade Stealth purchase (MSRP: $499)
AVAILABILITY: Razerzone.com – available now

PRODUCT FEATURES:

  • 12.5 in. IGZO 16:9 aspect ratio, capacitive multi-touch display
  • QHD (2560 x 1440) or UHD (3840 x 2160)
  • 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Dual-Core Processor (2.7 GHz / 3.5 GHz)
  • Intel® HD Graphics 620 graphics  128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB PCIe SSD options (QHD display models)
  • 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe SSD options (UHD display models)
  • Up to 16 GB Dual-Channel System Memory (LPDDR3-1866MHz)
  • Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Killer Wireless-AC (802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.1)
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C)
  • Plug and play support for Razer Core external graphics enclosure
  • USB 3.0 port x 2 (SuperSpeed)
  • Built-in webcam (2.0 MP)
  • Razer Chroma anti-ghosting keyboard with individually backlit keys
  • HDMI 2.0a audio and video output
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
  • Compact 45 W USB-C power adapter
  • Built-in 53.6 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
  • Up to 9 hours of battery life
  • 0.52 in. / 13.1 mm (Height) x 12.6 in. / 321 mm (Width) x 8.1 in. / 206 mm (Depth)
  • 2.84 lbs. / 1.29 kg

For more information about the new Razer Blade Stealth, please visit www.razerzone.com/blade-stealth.