Razer announces new AMD-powered Razer Blade 14

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced during their E3 keynote the return of a gaming legend: The Razer Blade 14.

After a three-year hiatus, the Blade 14 is back to shake up the scene as the first Razer Blade to ever feature an AMD processor, the 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, offering the fastest gaming performance in its class.

The new Razer Blade 14 will also feature up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, and up to a Quad HD 165Hz display, all packaged into the world’s most compact 14-inch gaming chassis.

Rounding out the 14-inch powerhouse are the signature Razer trappings that have established Razer Blade laptops as one of a kind, including per-key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting, immersive THX Spatial Audio for dynamic sound, and an abundant offering of ports to make everyday life easier.

“The new Blade 14 aims to shake up the industry once again by combining Razer’s decade worth of experience in crafting ultra-compact and high-end gaming machines with the power and efficiency of AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors. We are thrilled to bring the ultimate mobile gaming experience to gamers with the Razer Blade 14,” said Brad Wildes, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Razer’s Systems Business Unit.

Ultra-Powerful

With the revival of the Blade 14 comes the birth of an entirely new partnership between Razer and AMD, culminating in the first Razer Blade ever to run on an AMD processor.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8-core, 16-thread processor features a max boost clock of up to 4.6GHz, enabling it to quickly dispatch dense workloads, reduce latency when gaming, and chew through demanding workloads at breakneck speeds.

The new Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen doesn’t just offer the highest raw computational power in its class, but does it with a cool, quiet efficiency, providing users with up to 12 hours of battery life so they can spend less time near an outlet and more time on the move.

The Blade 14 features the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Built with NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, the RTX  30 Series offers improved ray tracing and advanced AI features to create more visually immersive worlds.

In addition to the improved graphical performance, the GeForce RTX 30 Series features a suite of Max-Q technologies such as Dynamic Boost, Whisper Mode 2.0, and a resizable BAR that allow the Blade 14 to remain silent but deadly.

Ultra-Fast

Matching power with visual fidelity, the Blade 14 offers the fastest 14-inch gaming displays in the market.

Ranging from Full HD 144Hz up to Quad HD 165Hz, both IPS-grade panels offer excellent color coverage, reaching up to 100% SRGB on the Full HD panel and up to 100% DCI-P3 on the Quad HD panel.

The high refresh rate of both panels, paired with the integrated AMD FreeSync Premium technology, delivers a crisp and fluid visual gaming experience. To ensure a consistent and vibrant experience for every user, each panel is custom calibrated at the factory for color accuracy.

Ultra-Thin

Razer Blade 14

Continuing a legacy of industry-leading compact design, the Blade 14 features an all-aluminum chassis, precision-milled to reduce any excess waste in the frame and anodized with a matte black coating to ensure a consistent finish that is unique to the touch and resistant to scratches.

To make the Blade 14 not just thin but overall compact, the chassis dimensions have been trimmed down to a mere 0.66” x 8.66” x 12.59” – making it the world’s smallest 14-inch gaming laptop.

To achieve this technical feat, the Blade 14 utilizes Razer’s unique vapor chamber cooling solution instead of the bulky and inefficient heat pipe systems that other gaming laptops rely on.

The vacuum-sealed chamber within the Blade 14 uses vaporized liquid to dissipate heat away from integral components, while working in tandem with two ultra-low-profile fans.

Each fan features 88 fan blades at a mere .1 mm thin, equivalent to the thinness of a human hair, to pull cool air in and push hot air out, ensuring both the CPU and GPU can operate at maximum capacity while remaining cool.

The Ultimate Experience

Designed to be a versatile tool, the Blade 14 boasts an abundance of user-friendly features that go beyond gaming to improve the day-to-day experience.

Lining the top bezel of the display is a sharp 720p webcam for taking web calls when working away from the office, with an IR sensor for a safe and seamless login via Windows Hello.

The punchy keyboard is accented with per-key Razer Chroma RGB that can be customized to match any of the 16.8 million colors available within Razer Synapse.

Flanking the keyboard are booming speakers that can be tuned via built-in THX Spatial Audio technology for gaming, movies, or music.

Lining the sides of the Blade 14 is a plethora of ports including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with power delivery for charging when in a bind, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports for connecting legacy items, HDMI 2.1 for easily hooking into board room media sets, and a 3.5mm jack for listening to immersive 3D audio with THX Spatial Audio.

Back to revolutionize the gaming world again, the Blade 14 is the premiere 14-inch gaming laptop, offering the best-of-the-best in every category from processing power, to visuals, to mobility, to versatility. It is the Ultimate AMD Gaming Laptop.

 The all-new Razer Blade 14 starts at USD $1799.99 (approx. PhP 86,274)

 

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Roadtrip essentials for your next adventure

05/04/2023

Whether a short trip or an overnight drive, a roadtrip with friends or family or even just by yourself is an experience worth having. And with modern technology, there are more ways than one to make the trip more comfortable, more convenient, and, in the end, more memorable.

1. Dashcam

Whether you’re driving alone or with passengers, safety should always be a priority. And what better way to stay safe than to have extra eyes on the road?

This particular dashcam set comes with two cameras — front and rear — and can be connected to your smartphone for easy viewing and transfer of footage. It also comes with a bunch of useful features like 24-hour parking monitor, built-in GPS, and emergency recording so your whole trip is covered if ever you get into an accident.

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2. Portable jump starter

Another device for safety. And while you may possibly not need a portable jump starter, you’ll be glad to have one when you do.

A portable jump starter can save you from being stranded if your car battery dies. It’s a convenient and easy-to-use tool that can get you back on the road quickly. And this particular one even doubles as a power bank that can also charge your devices.

3. Phone mount

A proper cradle or mount not only adds convenience but also makes for a safer drive.

There are many options to choose from and you can pick the mount that’s best for you. You can go for a suction cup mount that you can put on your dashboard or windshield or you can get one that you can insert into the aircon vents.

The latter is useful in cooling down your phone if ever you’re using nav apps like Waze, too.

4. Cameras

There are many kinds of cameras that can use for your drives.

Want to get the whole picture? You can opt for action cameras like the Insta360 X3 or the GoPro Hero11. Not only can you take advantage of wide-angles and long recording, but you also get a lot of versatility from action cams like these.

You can mount them on the windshield, windows, and even on the vehicle itself. Just make sure to grab a reliable suction mount so they don’t fall off.

But if action cameras are not for you, you can always opt for smaller, easy-to-learn cameras like the Sony ZV-E10 or Canon EOS R50.

Looking for something even simpler? Grab yourself a smartphone with an amazing camera system like the Samsung S23 Ultra. You can even pair that with a stabilizer to get more impressive shots for your socials.

5. Electric cooler

Snacks are essential during a road trip. Beat the summer heat or just have a refreshing cold drink anytime by upping your roadtrip game with a fancy electric cooler.

This particular one is robust enough to store not just drinks but even fresh food like fish or meats. This is great if you’re the camper type or maybe wamt to store cold or frozen souvenirs on the way home.

6. Portable car audio

What’s a roadtrip without good music? And you can easily make your car audio sound better with the JBL BassPro Go.

What makes this worth the investment is the fact that it doubles as a portable speaker too. When attached to your vehicle, it acts as a subwoofer but you can easily take it out and use it as a regular Bluetooth speaker. And it sounds great too.

7. Multi-purpose indoor/outdoor charger

These days having a charger is pretty much a necessity. And while your vehicle may have its own charging ports, there may not be enough for everyone.

This multi-purpose charger is good investment because you can use it both in your car or as emergency backup for your home in case of power outages.

Unlike your ordinary powerbank, this particular charger can even power laptops, projectors, and even rice cookers if you plan on camping outdoors. There are multiple input options including USB ports and AC ports and even has a built-in lamp for emergencies.

Final thoughts

With the proper gadgets and devices, you can be equipped to handle whatever you may encounter on the road, There are tons of modern-day devices that can help you with various aspects of the drive. Whether it’s for navigation, comfort, or even for safety, you can make your adventure more memorable and less hassle-free.

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