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When it comes to gaming peripherals and in more recent times, gaming machines, the name Razer would certainly be worth looking into. After all, the company has proved its mettle in the past concerning the different kinds of mice and keyboards that have been churned out for gamers, and this time around, their Razer Blade gaming laptop has just received a brand new improvement instantly elevating it to elite company as it boasts of the highest resolution 14-inch display that is available in a laptop.

Just how high of a resolution are we talking about here? We are looking at a stunning 3200 x 1800 pixels touchscreen display that will boast of a record 5.76 megapixels, making it capable of sharply exhibiting even the finest details and text with 262 pixels per inch. Thanks to state-of-the-art IGZO/IPS (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide/In-Plane Switching) display panel technology that offers unmatched color and image quality, one would be able to enjoy a 250 percent increase in contrast ratio over its predecessor, where there is also high brightness LED backlighting that has been specially optimized for outdoor use, wide viewing angles, and dramatically improved video propagation and response.

Apart from that, the Razer Blade’s display will also minimize color shift while maximizing uniformity in order to make gaming a whole lot more beautiful than ever before possible. Yeah, just when you thought that things could not get any better, the Razer Blade will also come with a 10-point capacitive multi-touch screen which will work seamlessly thanks to the new touch interface in Windows 8.

It measures 0.7” thin, and despite that, it is still capable of packing in far more power-per-cubic-inch than any other laptop in the world. It will run on a 4th gen Intel Core i7 processor and relies on solid-state storage technology that will deliver boot speeds up to four-times faster compared to a traditional notebook hard drive, all arriving in a rugged all-aluminum chassis. This is definitely a beast of a machine, that’s for sure. It will retail for $2,199 onwards this April.

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When it comes to gaming peripherals for the computer, I am quite sure that there is one particular name that should not be overlooked at all, and that would be Razer. The company has just announced the launch of the first mechanical switch in the world that has been specially designed by Razer, which will target the gaming community, calling it the Razer Mechanical Switch.Traditional mechanical switches were used for typing purposes, but the all-new Razer Mechanical Switches have been designed and engineered from the ground up to cater for gamers. This would mean going back to the drawing board in order to re-engineer the traditional mechanical switch.

Apparently, it has taken a whole lot of research by Razer’s multi-award winning engineers to identify the optimal actuation distance for a gaming switch to a fraction of a millimeter, where they then reduced that partiular distance between the actuation and reset point by almost 50% in order to facilitate faster, more precise gaming commands when compared to standard mechanical switches. Apart from that, the all-new Razer Mechanical Switches have also been using with an ultra-precise manufacturing technique that will work in tandem with gold plated contact points, where it ought to be good for up to 60 million key strokes, now how about that?

These switches will no doubt have theoretical value behind their design, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so what better way to put it to the test than to have the world’s most demanding eSports athletes give the new Razer Mechanical Switch a spin, especially in some of the most intense professional gaming tournaments? Implemented in the Razer BlackWidow keyboard, it is said to have a “lighter and smoother feel”, according to Jens “Snute” Aasgaard, Team Liquid StarCraft player. Jens continued, “It’s comfortable and solid – perfect for long practice sessions and tournaments.”

Now don’t go blaming the keyboard anymore if you lose your next competitive StarCraft game, it is just a lack of tactical nous on your part, and not the keyboard.

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Razer, one of the foremost names when it comes to gaming peripherals as well as in recent times, gaming machines, has just teamed up with Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg in order to roll out a bunch of Koenigsegg limited edition Razer Blade laptops. The thing about these limited edition laptops is, you are unable to purchase it from any walk-in retail store even if you happen to have more than enough money to spare. Both companies that have come together decided on this plan to inaugurate the relationship by introducing a limited edition of custom not-for-sale Blade laptops, where only a lucky few Koenigsegg owners and Razer fans will be able to have the privilege of using.

I suppose that the main changes introduced in this limited edition Razer Blade gaming laptop would be cosmetic in nature, as this lean and mean gaming machine will continue to retain its form factor (an ultra thin chassis, mind you) in addition to power underneath the hood. The chassis itself is said to be CNC machined and appointed with unmistakable Koenigsegg cachet.

While it would be rather strange for a gaming laptop to be introduced at a motor show, this is exactly what is going to happen later next month. The Koenigsegg Razer Blade is tipped to be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2014, where it will be on parade to the masses there, and only a selected few will be able to drive virtual Agera R´s in the best setting possible.

Just how will this collaboration pan out in the future? Only time will tell, but I have a feeling deep down inside that this will not be the last device that both of them will work together on, so let us keep our fingers crossed that we will see more exciting projects being worked upon in due time.

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[ Razer Blade Gets Limited Edition Koenigsegg Model copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I am quite sure that seasoned gamers would have experienced such a scenario before – you have arrived home late from the office, and most of the household inhabitants have already called it a night, where some of them are even snoring away on their beds without a care in the world. You? You just want to melt away the day’s stress, so what better way to do so than to play some video games? If you have picked up an Xbox One recently, you would have had your fair share of next generation gaming, where some of these sessions can last throughout the night and all the way into the morning. If you live alone, that is fine and dandy, but if you have a mate, then he or she might not appreciate all the explosions that are played through the speaker. Wearing a pair of headphones makes perfect sense then, which is why the Xbox One Stereo Headset is now announced officially.

The Xbox One Stereo Headset will be released across Xbox One markets worldwide in early March, where this particular Stereo Headset will offer a premium audio experience, regardless of whether it is for games or chat audio. Your ears will be able to enjoy a full-range (20Hz – 20kHz) audio spectrum so that you will experience the deepest bass and the clearest high frequencies.

Apart from that, the Xbox One Stereo Headset will also boast of a unidirectional microphone for clear voice capture as you bark out commands to your team mates in a frenetic online battle, while the over-the-ear speakers to keep you comfortable during extended gaming sessions with your Xbox One without you having to suffer the ignominy of “ear burn”. The Xbox One Stereo Headset will ship with a detachable Stereo Headset Adapter, where the latter places all of the audio controls right at your fingertips. The Xbox One Stereo Headset and Stereo Headset Adapter will retail for $79.99 and $24.99.

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So you have decided to jump aboard the handheld console bandwagon, and realized that you prefer to pick on the beefier PS Vita from Sony rather than Nintendo’s 3DS console. Having said that, a pair of decent headphones for the PS Vita (or the Nintendo 3DS for that matter) is important if you want to make the most out of it as the built-in speakers on the PS Vita are not going to cut the mustard for any self-respecting gamer. Hence, the Kama Stereo Headset from Mad Catz is here to save the day, where it delivers affordable quality, comfort and a level of unprecedented simplicity to PS4 and PS Vita owners.

It will not skimp on quality despite carrying a $29.99 price tag, as the Kama Stereo Headset will boast of components derived from TRITTON’s premium headsets, where it will still be able to deliver an impressive audio performance. It has also been specially built for the PS4’s multiplayer online environments, letting you enjoy a comfortable audio experience while simplifying online chat. You can opt to hook it up to just about any device that has a 3.5mm jack, or connect it directly to the PlayStation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller – it does not matter. Not only that, Mad Catz has also thrown in a flexible performance microphone and uncomplicated inline audio controls to the Kama Stereo Headset that will further enhance your online gaming experience.

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[ Kama Stereo Headset headed for PS4 and PS Vita copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]