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Razer Edge Pro gaming tablet breaks cover at CES.The folks at Razer thought it would be groovy to blend a tablet, PC, and console into a single device, which was the idea behind Project Fiona introduced in January 2012 at the Consumer Electronics Show. Well, a full year has gone by, and Razer hasn't forgotten about that concept. Instead, Razer announced at this year's CES that Project Fiona is now the Razer Edge, which it intends to put into production and retail distribution in the coming months.
"When we decided to design a tablet from the ground up, we did it to create a phenomenal experience for mobile gamers. By combining the best of PC and console gaming with Windows 8, we’ve created a true gaming tablet," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "Clearly, the critical acclaim and community support the Razer Edge has enjoyed suggests we hit the mark. Now, we get to celebrate the reality of what was formerly a dream with the audience for which this groundbreaking tablet was made."
The Razer Edge is the world's first gaming tablet for PC gamers and is the result of a massive crowdsourcing effort, Razer claims. There will be two versions of the Razer Edge, a base model and a higher end Razer Edge Pro. Here's a look at the specs:
Razer Edge (Base Model)
Razer Edge Pro
Both models feature a 10.1-inch IPS display with a 1366x768 resolution, stereo speakers, 802.11w Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2MP front-facing webcam, a USB 3.0 port, HDMI output, 3.5mm audio jack, and Windows 8. An optional keyboard dock allows the Razer Edge to function as a laptop, and a Gamepad Controller accessory gives you console gaming on the go.
Razer expects both models to start shipping in Q1 starting at $999.
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Peanut Fox
January 10, 2013 at 10:28am
I can't imagine who is all that interested in spending that kind of cash on something like this. If they're that into mobile gaming a Vita or 3DS seems much more sensible.
They would probably be better off just selling the controls on the side as a sort of dock for your tablet, and let it communicate through blue tooth.
Mediziner
January 09, 2013 at 2:44pm
I really wanted a better GPU and CPU (maybe Haswell when it comes out or Steamroller?) to max out Crysis 3, but oh well.
jgottberg
January 09, 2013 at 1:07pm
Wow... A THOUSAND dollars for a "gaming tablet?" - Talk about filling a niche no one asked to be filled...
gmvolk
January 09, 2013 at 9:39am
Looks cool and interesting, although pricey. Can't wait to see a full hands-on review once this comes out. Wonder what the battery life would be? The camera seems a bit on the low end, and it has no rear camera, though not sure if that would be all that important. I like that you can dock it to your TV, or dock as a laptop as well as become your mobile gaming platform.
Peanut Fox
January 10, 2013 at 10:31am
But at that point why stop at just a tablet? Why not just make it a smaller 11" gaming notebook?
Modred189
January 09, 2013 at 9:35am
IF that 640 LE is the Kepler part, it's not bad, and kind of cool if you want a gaming tablet. The problems i see:
Cost- STARTing at $1k and waiting months for the keyboard dock is hard to swallow.
Tablet Gaming- I'm not sure what kind of market there is for hardcore tablet gaming. I mean, laptop gaming is still a small percentage of PC gaming, and tablet gaming (again, hardcore, PC style) will be a fraction of that.Conclusion: It's a solid niche product, like the Razer Blade, but I don't expect to ever see one in the wild.
