It seems that Intel Broadwell will provide impressive heat reduction, and other advancements mean that a small form-factor gaming laptop is a real possibly.
I'm trying to just get a feeler for how many people would be interested in a moderate gaming rig that would have the 11.6" Macbook Air form factor (actually, possibly a 12” screen as Apple has wide bezels around their screen that Razer might not need).
Is there any interest in the following options?
1. 11.6/12” screen, exact same size and form factor as the MBA 11.6” (thicker, of course, like the Razer 14 vs MBA 13.3). Intel chip, Nvidia med-range GPU, etc
2. Dual tablet/laptop (what the Razer Edge could have been), similar to the Lenovo Helix, with the option to buy accessories such as a gamepad, etc. Similar specs as option 1, Intel chip, Nvidia med-range GPU, etc
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CATALANOpunch Notebook Consultant
I still miss my Alienware m11x - such a nice size (although my 14 blade is more thin).
An 11in with a 1080 touch screen, Nvidia GPU, SD card slot - I would buy it right now. -
Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!
it would be simpler just to make a new edge.
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Right. What I am asking, is what direction should the new Edge be?
A classic laptop like the MacBook Air?
A hybrid tablet/laptop like the Lenovo Helix?
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I would be all over a light, well-designed hybrid that could function as a tablet but allow me to play desktop games at 1080p, medium settings using a built-in keyboard. Literally my dream machine. I don't think that day is too far off but we may have to wait for Skylake instead of Broadwell...
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Unless it packs an 860M, I can't see how it's useful. Latest Intel HDs are good enough for all 2D and most of the simpler 3D (I play Civ5 and X-COM comfortably on my Surface Pro 2), and the more advanced stuff requires 860M+.
With 860M any form factor works, my personal preference is Surface-like (i.e. a hybrid, but closer to a tablet).
Edit1: an i7 tablet that docks into a keyboard with 860M that docks into a stationary base with a with full-power 860. ...I'd never buy something like that though. %)
Edit2: then again, that's largely due to the fact that I already own a Blade 2014 and a Surface Pro 2, so I have all possible use cases covered. -
I think it would not be a good idea at least in the business sense, mostly because it would compete with the edge and also compete with the tablet market, although it would fit the needs of a few people nicely.
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CATALANOpunch Notebook Consultant
This would be the smartest replacement for the edge. Most owners with the edge wanted the dock and controller attachment anyways, why not just make this a laptop with a touch screen?
And just to preface - former edge owner here, it was a great idea, just unrefined. -
The Macbook Air 11 makes up a huge chunk of Mac sales, which means there is demand for something in a smaller form factor. I was flying a few days ago, and I would kill for a small, touchscreen laptop with discrete graphics.
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I would by it the day it was avaliable. 1600/900, Touch & nVidia
Or...
Thunderbolt 2 and a Razer built upgradeable eGpu dock
That way they can keep the thermals in check and use a Quad Core Iris 5100.
Any interest in a mini-Razer (11.6") laptop? Macbook Air competitor, with discrete GPU...
Discussion in 'Razer' started by reloader-1, Aug 18, 2014.