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Prototype Razer gaming laptops stolen from lab

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 14 Nov 2011 3:19 User comments (7)

Prototype Razer gaming laptops stolen from lab

Razer, the company behind the upcoming 17-inch Blade gaming laptop has said today that two prototypes have been stolen from their R&D lab in California.
The company says they are working with authorities and is urging fans not to purchase the laptops online, or via classified ads.

What makes the Blade a "gaming laptop" is the fact that it has customizable keys that require custom software from developers.

Additionally, the laptop has an LCD panel next to the keys that serves as either a multi-touch controller or to show in-game stats like lives, ammo, etc.

The Razer Blade has a 17-inch display, an Intel Core i7 at 3.5GHz, 8GB DDR3 memory and a GeForce GT555m with 2GB GDDR5. The laptop will sell for $2800.

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7 user comments

114.11.2011 16:37

should of use "Prey"

214.11.2011 20:02

I would stolen it too :)

314.11.2011 22:51
llongtheD
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Seems like a simple solution to me. They just need to call the same "cops" apple did when their prototype iphone's got stolen. They can then send a swat team over without warrants, kick the door in, and retrieve the items.

415.11.2011 06:14

cool stuff it should get pirated buy the china companies and sold for $2 each.

515.11.2011 20:49

Quote:
The company says they are working with authorities and is urging fans not to purchase the laptops online, or via classified ads.


Who wouldn't buy it D:
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 15 Nov 2011 @ 8:49

616.11.2011 09:52

But then again, what the world really needs now is another $3K laptop...

730.11.2011 03:19

Put game shortcut stickers on the keyboard and voila you have a brand new laptop made custom just for gaming.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 30 Nov 2011 @ 3:20

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