Blade and Soul-Themed PC System Limited to 2000

It not uncommon to see games having their own themed consoles or computer system in Japan or Korea, and it should be no surprise NCsoft’s Blade & Soul is getting the same treatment. On sale tomorrow (7th November) for online orders only via ComputerDa, there will be only 2,000 sets made, with 2 different specifications.



Purchasers will be treated to 30 days of free game time in Blade & Soul and also a special item to change some cosmetic stuff.




System 1 (KRW 724,500 or USD 667.879)

CPU – AMD FX 6100 [3.3Ghz]
Motherboard – GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2P
Memory – AMD 8GB DDR3-12800 [4G×2]
Graphics card – [Gigabyte] Radeon HD 7770 UD2 OC D5 1GB WING-100
Storage – [Samsung] SSD 128G[SATA3/MLC]
Operating system – Windows 7 Home (64-Bit)

System 2 (KRW 865,500 or USD 797.908)

CPU – Intel Ivy Bridge i5 3570 [3.4G]
Motherboard – ASRock H77M
Memory – [Samsung] 8G DDR3-12800 [4G×2]
Graphics card – [Galaxy] GeForce GTX660 GC HDMI
Storage – [Samsung] SSD 128G[SATA3/MLC]
Operating system – Windows 7 Home (64-Bit)


Credits: MMO Culture

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The New Razer Blade: The Beastly Beauty

First revealed a year ago, the Razer Blade was a fascinating machine. Dubbed "The World's First True Gaming Laptop" by its makers, the $2,800 17-inch machine, weighing less than seven pounds, was a bold experiment that traded power for portability, and portability for price.

The experiment was an overwhelming success. Earlier this year the Blade hit the PC market, garnering mostly favorable reviews. Despite performance that fell short of comparably-priced traditional laptops, the Blade's sleek profile and startling portability drove strong sales — Razer could barely keep up with the demand.

And now that Razer has proven the power of the Blade to customers, critics and suppliers, it's time for an upgrade.

Meet the new Razer Blade. It's much more powerful, and costs $300 less.


While the exterior design remains unchanged, Razer has completely overhauled its internals. Instead of a 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, the Blade now features a quad-core Intel Core i7 chip. Razer has not disclosed the exact specifications of the new silicon, but says it is a brand new processor scheduled to be announced sometime next month. The Blade has made a significant leap in terms of graphics, ditching the Nvidia GT 555M in favor of the Nvidia GTX 660M, making it competitive with Alienware's M17x. Although the original model had a single 256GB SSD, the refreshed version has two drives — a 64GB SSD and a 500GB HDD — providing more space and cutting component costs. According to Razer, the new configuration and renegotiations with suppliers has allowed them to cut the cost of the system from $2,799 to $2,499.

The New Razer Blade
Price: US$2,499.99
Availability: September 2012
Product Specifications:

• Future platform with 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor
• NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 660M with NVIDIA Optimus Technology
• 2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
• 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory
• 17.3-in. LED Backlit Display (1920x1080)
• Built-in HD Webcam
• Integrated 60Wh Battery
• 500GB 7200RPM HDD (Primary Storage)
• 64GB SATA III SSD with NVELO Dataplex Software (Cache Acceleration)
• Wireless Network 802.11 A/G/N + BT4.0
• 16.81" (Width) x 10.9" (Depth) x 0.88" (Height); 6.6lbs (Weight)

With those specs, who wouldn't want a piece of this baby?

Naturally, refreshing a product after just over eight months of availability is certain to ruffle the feathers of early adopters. But according to Razer's CEO Min-Liang Tan, it's a matter of perfecting the formula: "We really focused on polishing and iterating based on the feedback we received from fans and critics." What's more, Tan says that the company is extending an additional $500 discount to existing Blade owners.

Razer will begin taking pre-orders on September 4th with shipments expected to begin on September 30th.

Credits: Kotaku, The Verge

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Razer Deathstalker Ultimate: The Gaming Keyboard Awesomeness

Remember the Switchblade concept?

Experience a new level of game interaction and control with the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate gaming keyboard, designed with Razer’s award-winning Switchblade User Interface. It features ten adaptive tactile keys so that you can configure an unlimited number of key binds, macros, skills, and spells from any game. With customizable iconography to match your personalized control layout, you’re getting the most immersive gaming experience from your keyboard.

The LCD panel on the Switchblade UI is capable of two modes. The first is a vibrant, full-color display that delivers information display as well as letting you run your media player or web browser from the screen without the need to exit your game domination. Alternatively, use it as a secondary mouse input device with intuitive gesture controls. With the Switchblade User Interface, you have everything you need to win available at your fingertips. No excuses.

Anti-ghosting is now available for up to ten keys over the entire fully-programmable back-lit keyboard. This means that all ten of your fingers can each actuate a command, with all ten commands precisely registering within the game. To destroy the enemy, don’t just use one or two attacks, use ten.

Save all your settings automatically to Synapse 2.0, our own cloud system and sync them automatically with one account, no matter where you are. Stalk your prey and unleash a flurry of devastation with all of the controls at your disposal on the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate.

Switchblade User Interface

Razer’s award-winning, proprietary Switchblade User Interface puts more control in your hands with ten dynamic adaptive tactile keys and an LCD panel. Bind an unlimited number of commands, macros, skills, spells, and any other control you need to ten tactile keys that dynamically change to suit the in-game situation. The LCD panel functions as a separate screen which displays in-game information or application widgets in full vibrant color, allowing you to stay ahead of the competition; or as a secondary mouse input device with new gesture controls.

10 Key Rollover in gaming mode

Actuate as many keys as you have fingers, and have all of them register accurately and quickly in game. With the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate’s anti-ghosting capabilities, you can deliver overwhelming destruction to your opponents, and ensure that every command is registered and executed perfectly.

Razer Synapse 2.0

Razer Synapse 2.0 is cutting-edge, intuitive software that functions as the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate’s brain, automatically syncing the gaming keyboard to a cloud server to download driver and firmware updates, while saving your individual settings. Sync your custom settings and macros automatically with this unified configurator, allowing customization of all your Razer products with a single login.

 

Credits: Razer

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Razer's Project Fiona: A Tablet for PC Gamers

Razer--generally known for its gaming peripherals--is working on a tablet called Project Fiona. Let's just file this under "wholly unexpected."

With smartphones and tablets becoming so popular, and more apps available than you can shake a stick at, mobile gaming is becoming an increasingly lucrative market. However, the problem is that most of the games being played on tablets and smartphones are of the casual variety. The mobile industry might have advanced to the point where we have quad-core phones and tablets, but hardcore PC gamers don't want to play Cut the Rope or Angry Birds.


At CES this week, peripheral maker Razer unveiled a concept that aims to change the minds of gamers unwilling to game on the go. Powered by Intel's Core i7 CPU, the tablet is dubbed 'Project Fiona' and is designed to play the most popular PC games of today with "an intuitive control setup for a phenomenal on-the-go gaming experience." Razer says that as a result of a partnership with Intel, Project Fiona is more akin to a fully functioning PC.

New Concept Makes Sense

Razer aims to adopt the same approach with Project Fiona--hence the code name, instead of a proper moniker. But where the Switchblade left me confused, Fiona makes a tantalizing amount of sense.

First, the hardware: Details are scant, largely because the prototype exists in something of a nebulous state. When I spoke with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan late last week I was told that Fiona will be packing a Core-i7 Ivy Bridge CPU, a 1280-by-800 pixel resolution, and will support Windows 8.

The device will have a multi-touch screen, THX-certified speakers, force feedback support (with vibration motors in those controller arms), front- and rear-facing cameras, and a battery life akin to what you might expect from an Ultrabook, though we should likely lop an hour or two off for a focus on gaming.

Touchscreen Benefits

And then there’s the touchscreen. Like it or not, touch is becoming an increasingly important part of the modern computing experience. Windows 8 only makes the issue that much more pressing, with an interface wholly designed around you getting your hands on with your PC.

Razer's Gamble

As more touchscreen-equipped PCs find their way into our homes, it stands to reason that developers will see the light. And I’m willing to bet you’ll be hard pressed to find a PC that’s not an All-in-One in the next few years.

Razer is showing its cards early, but it’s a gamble the company is hoping will pay off. The logic is sound, and while the final product will ultimately depend on its performance, it’s an idea whose time has come.

"Project Fiona’s combination of high performance Intel-based gaming hardware and innovative tablet design is specifically focused for PC gamers. It will unleash the PC gamer to play their existing and future high-end games in one of the most exciting new form factors – a tablet," said Brad Graff, Director of Partner Marketing at Intel's Netbook & Tablet Group.

Razer didn't mention anything about a price or availability (considering Project Fiona is technically still just a concept, that's not surprising). However, the company did say that developer units will be made available soon, so this one may actually make it into production. Fingers crossed it does, and when that happens, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Credits: http://www.tomshardware.com, http://www.pcworld.com/

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Razer to Design The Ultimate Arcade Stick for The XBOX 360 with The Community

 

Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, just announced a program to co-develop the ultimate arcade stick for the Xbox 360 together with the arcade stick community. The arcade stick, developed with pro-gamer feedback, is currently at the prototype stage. For the finishing touches, up to 200+ specially selected top-seed Street Fighter IV pro-gamers, influential modders, and members of the arcade enthusiast community will each be given a Razer arcade stick to test and provide feedback to further improve it to perfection, whereupon the final design will then proceed to production.


Since the company’s beginnings in ’98, Razer has continually taken pro-gamer feedback and validation during the product development phase to ensure that the design for every gaming product shipped is the absolute best for the competitive edge in tournament-grade play. But in an unprecedented move in the gaming hardware space, Razer is now reaching out to the entire arcade stick community to help make this yet-to-be-named product the best arcade stick in the world. Their feedback will be a huge influencing factor in the design of the final product.

“Razer is for gamers, by gamers. We’ve been taking feedback from our professional players on products for years and now we want to open it up to the community. That’s why we want every arcade enthusiast and modder’s input in the development of this special arcade stick,” said Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA. “In this way, it’s not just our arcade stick; it’s the community’s arcade stick. Together, we will create a weapon that delivers the best fighting performance for every gamer and allows modding to the individual’s exact specifications. We’re not just asking people for input on the paint job, we’re after serious hardware feedback.”

Members of the arcade community worldwide interested in participating in this beta program are encouraged to contribute ideas at www.razerzone.com/bredtofight, along with a short description as to why they should be selected for prototype testing. Registrants can also nominate other people to the program. Up to 200+ successful applicants worldwide will receive an arcade stick prototype delivered directly to their homes.

Razer will be launching this non-retail arcade stick closed beta community program at Tokyo Game Show, the heart of the professional console fighting scene. Select pro-gamers and key modders will also be approached very soon to begin beta testing the prototype.

For more information on the arcade stick or the community program and how to get involved, please visit this page.

Credits: http://www.techpowerup.com

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Razer's Releases BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition Keyboard

Go ninja into battle with the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition. The award-winning mechanical keyboard is still the benchmark for crisp, tactile actuations and gaming-grade responsiveness with every key press. Now outfitted with silent key switches for quieter feedback and designed with a sleek black matte finish for gamers who favor silent strikes from the shadow and meticulous pwnage. Featuring full-blown anti-ghosting, your awesome flurry of destruction by multi key presses is now possible. Round that off with backlighting, additional macro keys, unlimited on-the-fly macro recording and an ultra sleek finish, the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition is a weapon of ruthless power.

Silent mechanical key architecture for superior tactility and faster responseThe Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition’s mechanical key architecture provides a distinctive yet silent tactile feedback in form of a light pronounced tap to your fingers giving you an entirely new feel on your gaming keyboard. With an optimized actuation force of 45g and a reduced actuation distance of 2mm, the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition’s keys allow actuation of your commands faster than any other standard keyboard.

Extreme anti-ghosting for multi-key press destructionGet the jump, crouch, shot on your enemies or the left turn, brake, nitrous on the track when the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition provides complete anti-ghosting of up to 6 simultaneous key presses. With the ability to execute more than a single key command at one time, it’s an absolute competitive advantage for taking your game to the next level.

Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lightingNever miss a key in the dark with the backlighting on the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth. With light intensity configurable to your preference, you can launch assaults and flank foes even under low light conditions. 




Technical Specifications:

• Full mechanical keys with 45g actuation force
• Silent, tactile feedback on key press
• Extreme anti-ghosting capability
• Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting
• 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
• Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
• Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
• 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
• 5 additional macro keys
• Multi-Media Controls
• Braided cable
• Audio-Out / Mic-In Jacks
• USB-Passthrough
• Approx. size in mm: 475(L) x 171(W) x 30(H)
• Weight: 1.5kg

System Requirements

• PC with USB port
• Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP
• Internet connection (for driver installation)
• At least 75MB of hard disk space

Credits: http://ap.razerzone.com

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Razer Tiamat: Headset for Surround Sound Gaming

With latest games providing HD visual experiences, users normally fall short on the audio part and to put that aside the Razer Tiamat 7.1 headset claims to do so with its true-to-life pinpoint audio system and the ten discrete speaker drivers. Also, accompanying the accessory is the Razer Tiamat 2.2 stereo gaming headset, holding four individual speakers and two bass subwoofers.


Built for extreme gaming, both headsets come with the ability of providing realistic and crisp audio output, making voices, gunfire and explosions seem life-like. Possessing 5 discrete drivers on either side making a total of ten, the Razer Tiamat 7.1 headset is capable of providing third dimensional sound clarity over the accurately positioned speaker system.

The device is equipped with 2 center speakers, 1 left and another for the right alongside the surround sound front (left and right) and back (left and right) with the remaining two for the subwoofer to derive the 7.1 channel output. Additionally, the headset comes with an all-in-one volume control unit, interchangeable ear cup covers, replaceable soft-touch leatherette ear cushions and a braided fiber cable.



“The Razer Tiamat headset range is the pride of our audio engineering, the world’s first 10 driver headset, built to deliver the most powerful, clear and accurately produced positional audio gamers will ever need for the competitive edge. Surprise the enemy trying to creep up for a stealth kill, when you can hear their footsteps loud and clear behind you,” expressed Robert ‘RazerGuy’ Krakoff, President, Razer USA.

Further, the Razer Tiamat 2.2 stereo gaming headset throws in a sturdy built and a comfortable fit that states to reproduce the destructive audio found in games into a life-like experience. Sporting 4 discrete speakers from which two are dedicated towards bass output, the device offers a slim and easy-to-use in-line remote, braided fiber cable and replaceable ear cushions.

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 and Tiamat 2.2 stereo gaming headset is available for purchase on the company’s website and comes with a price tag of $179.99 and $99 respectively.


Credits: http://www.techshout.com/

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