Razer reveals Razer Blade, the ‘first true gaming laptop’

PC gaming isn’t dead. I think most of us realize this, but for the doubters, here’s a rather expensive (but awesome-looking!) new piece of hardware from Razer which the company seems to believe will act as some kind of savior. The Razer Blade is a gaming laptop with an aluminum chassis and some lovely components.

• 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 2640M Processor
• 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
• 17.3″ LED Backlit Display (1920×1080)
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M with NVIDIA Optimus Technology
• 2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
• Built-in HD Webcam
• Integrated 60Wh Battery
• 320GB 7200rpm SATA HDD
• Wireless Network 802.11 b/g/n Compatible
• 16.81″ (Width) x 10.9″ (Depth) x 0.88″ (Height); 6.97lbs (Weight)

This laptop will be available in Q4 2011 for $2799.99. Click here to see it glow. Many of us have always laughed at the idea of a “gaming laptop” — do we finally have one up to the task? Either way, I’m really digging the “Switchblade UI.”