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It's PC Gaming Week, and that means we're taking the time to really dig in and celebrate everything that makes desktop computing the most
And, really, it's impossible to talk about how big PC gaming is without exploring all the unique peripherals and systems that make its
experiences so wonderfully diverse.And, of course, there's no talking about gaming peripherals without bringing up Razer
Established way back in 2005, Razer has always been at the forefront of PC games, creating some of the most iconic designs and even
In fact, there are some people out there that call this titan of gaming hardware manufacturing "the Apple of PC gaming." Looking at laptops
and CEO Min-Liang Tan at IFA 2019, we jumped at the opportunity
He dove into the mindset behind the new Razer Blade Stealth, a laptop that we got a chance to play with at the tech show, and how it's at
In his words, it's "because, 8 or 9 years ago, all these [gaming laptops] were 2 inches thick and nobody really wanted one, because it was
nearly as thin and light as the current model, much less current competitors like the MSI GS65 Stealth
know about you, but we have definitely noticed that a lot of gaming laptop manufacturers are starting to make devices that can actually fit
recent Alienware Area-51m, a desktop replacement device that allows users to upgrade the processor and graphics card
But, Razer isn't interested
Min-Liang Tan, who heads up Razer's design, wants folks to know that "basically I design stuff I want to use myself", so when at the
desktop "I want something ultra modular, I want something super powerful, I want to have all the bells and whistles
"Now, I designed the Razer Blade primarily for one thing: I needed a laptop for myself
And, back then, laptops were super thick, super heavy
expect a modular laptop from Razer any time soon (or ever.)But didn't Razer have a concept desktop that had modular components? Well, yes,
but instead of it becoming a product, according to Tan, "that technology, which was really about the hotswapping modular, kind of plug and
though.(Image credit: Razer)The gaming UltrabookNaturally, because Razer is trying to craft new laptops that are thinner and lighter to give
everywhere", just like Razer released the first "true gaming laptop" 8 years ago
Now, we're definitely into the idea of a 13-inch gaming Ultrabook
compromise on my gaming experience." Min-Liang TanIn our (admittedly limited) time with the new Razer Blade Stealth, we were able to run
Wolfenstein Youngblood at 1080p
And, while we were playing with the settings on medium - not the high-caliber graphics that make the game sing on proper desktop gaming rigs
- that's about the same experience as you'd get on a console
mobility line of peripherals to go along with that mindset "Sure, well you can see our Mobility line, which is doing really well
featured as more intense desktop peripherals, that's all part of the plan, according to Min
"The laptop mouse in and of itself is all about portability, so you sacrifice some of the ergonomics, when it comes to it
Why? Because you need to throw it in your bag, you need to be able to bring it around."We think this new Blade Stealth is just a sign of how
gaming has transformed over the last few years, and we imagine it will be super popular with folks that like to play their esports titles on
All in all, the gaming-on-the-go future is looking bright.The new Razer Viper is proof that Razer is sticking to its roots(Image credit:
Future)Future-gazing at RazerWe don't think Razer is going to jump into mainstream computing, to compete with the likes of Dell or Apple
think that Razer plans to sit on its laurels any time soon, either
Razer has obviously been at the forefront of the gaming space before, and now it's doing it again, and will continue to do so in the
a hardware manufacturer, especially on the level of Razer, that's willing to stick to its roots, no matter how awesome a Razer 2-in-1
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