Razer Blade (Early 2012, RZ09-0071)

Lightweight, but robust design ; VR-ready ; Great processor and GPU performance ; RGB keyboard will appeal to some

Poor battery life ; Shallow keyboard action ; More expensive than rivals

Outstanding fit and finishCustomizable LCD keysAbsolutely gorgeous

Subpar audioFinicky hingePortability infringes on performance

Thin, light, and strong ; Games like a champ ; 6+ hour battery life

Sub-par screen ; Burning hot while gaming ; Touchpad can be finnicky

Third time's the charm

Impressive visuals and gaming performance ; Comfortable to use for work and gaming ; Understated styling

Expensive ; Noisy cooling during gameplay ; Trackpad can be fiddly ; Smaller storage sizes fill up fast

The Razer Blade 15 is a fully capable laptop with a certain style that wouldn't look out of place in the office, while offering the power and punch to deliver superb gaming results on the go or at home. If cost doesn't put you off, this is certainly a...

Though they are unwilling to release sales figures, Razer claims that the original Blade was an unqualified sales hit, with demand far outstripping supply in the first number of weeks after it went on sale. Undoubtedly, they weren’t manufacturing units...

Via CNET

Sleek design; Light-weight for gaming laptop; Excellent build quality; Good performance on all games at 1080p; Low noise

Mid-level graphics card means not all games can be played on highest settings; Switchblade UI needs a lot of improvements to be useful

Speaking of which, you can have a look at our unboxing video to see what comes packed with the new Razer Blade.