Razer launches crowdsourced gaming tablet

Razer has announced it intends to send its Project Fiona PC gaming tablet concept into production and retail distribution this year as the "Razer Edge" in North America and Asia Pacific.

"When we decided to design a tablet from the ground up, we did it to create a phenomenal experience for mobile gamers. By combining the best of PC and console gaming with Windows 8, we've created a true gaming tablet," said Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director.

The world's first gaming tablet for PC gamers was designed via a crowdsourcing effort put into place by Razer targeted millions of gamers to determine final specifications for the Edge. Razer let its community decide the end-game chipset, weight/thickness, features and even price for the Edge. 3rd generation Intel Core processors will help ensure most PC games will function at full capacity, and NVIDIA GeForce graphics will offer the visuals.

The system will be available in two types: a standard Razer Edge and the Razer Edge Pro model. The base model is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, NVIDIA GT640M LE GPU, 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 64 GB SSD. The Razer Edge Pro comes replete with an upgraded Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GT640M LE GPU, 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 128 GB or 256 GB SSD. Both models will be available in Q1, with the Razer Edge starting at $999.

An optional Gamepad Controller turns the Razer Edge into a mobile console, offering a portable gaming experience. A fully programmable dual controller interface with analog sticks is unique among all tablets, featuring the ability to play any PC game "out of the box," along with vibration-feedback. MSRP is set at $249.

 

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