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    Razer shows us future of mobile PC gaming -the Razer Switchblade

    Razer shows us future of mobile PC gaming

    —Gaming company Razer has unveiled a concept device at CES 2011 called the Razer Switchblade, which looks to bring PC desktop gaming to a portable form factor.

    Razer Switchblade looks to bring PC desktop gaming to a portable form factor

    With the keyboard and mouse interface being one of the major strengths of PC gaming but a major problem when it comes to portability, Razer has given the Switchblade a dynamic tactile keyboard that adjusts its configuration based on current game being played. This is accomplished through the placement of transparent keys over an LCD panel, meaning the keys can display game-related icons as well as letters and numbers, and the layout can even change dynamically based on the situation in-game.

    Meanwhile, to replace the mouse the 7-inch upper display boasts an ultra-sensitive multi-touch screen. Although, for those that prefer to use a mouse, the concept device also includes a USB 3.0 port. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack, mini HDMI and mic ports to give you the option of playing on a larger display with better sound.

    Switchblade replaces the mouse with an ultra-sensitive multi-touch screen 7-inch upper display

    Designed from the ground up by Razor’s designers and engineers in collaboration with Intel, the device is based on the Intel Atom processor and is conceptualized to cater to all game genres and run Windows 7. It is also designed to include both Wi-Fi and 3G. It measures 172 x 115 x 25mm (6.77 x 4.52 x 0.98 inches).

    Switchblade is designed from the ground up by Razor’s designers and engineers in collaboration with Intel

    Although it’s still just a concept and Razor is better known as a gaming peripherals company, the company seems to have invested quite a bit of time and effort into developing the Switchblade, which could bode well for its eventual release.

    Two years ago Razor says it made a secret acquisition of the engineering team of “a global award winning ultra mobile handheld brand” whose key lead engineers joined the company and have been working for the last two years on the project with the aim of bringing the design to life. We’ll be waiting and watching.

    Razer has invested quite a bit of time and effort into developing the Switchblade

     

    Posted 1/7/11

    David Novak
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