Aug 26th 2011, 16:31:17
The thing looks badass and I can not wait to see a review on this badboy.
However I must say, Price: US$2799.99 is a bit frightening.
Currently I run an Asus G73Jw.
http://rog.asus.com/...t.aspx?PId=39#product_tab
Basically the same specs(minus the sandybridge in the Razer) but I'm 2 and a bit pounds heavier.
I spent on sale for this laptop $1599.99 plus taxes to put it up around 1800 ish. Then add in the $400 SSD and a 1 TB backup drive. 2500 ish. Add in a Razer Orochi, a Ironclad Mousepad, and a CoolerMaster SF-19 and we hit around the 2800 mark of this lappy.
To make up the taxes add in the fact I have a Pico projector, and array of media cables, Headset, external speakers, surge protector and a couple external HDD and we are basically at the same spending cost.
For the 2 extra pounds, a bit thicker of a laptop and a slightly slower processor I have to say I would rather my setup then Buying this thing.
I understand with HP in talks about moving out of the PC industry this is a great time to get in on their sales but at 2800 plus tax I think its a bit steep for most gamers and i dont think this helps the PC vs Console arguments.
Though I appreciate the effort from Razer, i would have rather seen the Switchblade released and under 1k. A Nintendo DSI size gaming netbook under the 1k mark would have separated from the pack and done wonders.
Too bad really.
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<[FBI]ZEN> And breed with a Quebecian
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