What we’re using: The Razer Blade and switching back to Windows

Welcome to IRL, our series dedicated to the things that Engadget writers play, use, watch and listen to. This week, Features Editor Aaron Souppouris explains his switched to Windows and a new laptop, after an extended stint dedicated to MacBooks and...

The best PC-gaming gear for students

While many of you will likely make your school computer some sort of all-purpose laptop, a few of you need something that can also withstand extensive gameplay sessions. For that reason, we've included in our back-to-school guide a handful of gaming-...

Razer Blade updated with 4K screen and Kaby Lake CPUs

Razer has launched a new Blade for folks needing a blend of power and portability. The latest 14-inch model is the company's first with an (optional) 4K screen, and is also packing Intel's latest Core i7-7700HQ CPU, giving it a bit more speed with th...

The new Razer Blade Pro trades gimmicks for 4K gaming power

When Razer made its first laptop, it was a company best known for selling third-party gamepads and high-performance gaming mice. Premium gimmicks were the name of the game. The company routinely released products with 17 buttons, adjustable tension a...

Razer’s Blade Stealth and ‘Core’ add up to the gaming laptop I always wanted

For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of a computer that didn't exist: something that could get me through the work day but also transform into a gaming powerhouse at home. It's taken decades, but that old fantasy is finally starting to coalesc...

Razer’s new Blade Pro laptop houses a mechanical keyboard

Razer has definitely made a name for itself in the world of gaming notebooks, but for the past few years, the Blade family of laptops has had a black sheep: The Razer Blade Pro. This 17-inch machine was the company's original thin gaming notebook, bu...

New Razer Blade Stealth upgrades all the original’s faults

For a gaming company's first attempt at an ultraportable workhorse, the Razer Blade Stealth was pretty great. It had a stunning chassis, a strong CPU, a gorgeous display and the unique ability to link up to a desktop GPU. Unfortunately, it was held b...

Razer’s Blade Stealth gaming ultraportable is all work and no play

At some point, every laptop-owning PC gamer asks the question: Can I hook a desktop graphics card up to my notebook? Until recently, the answer was no, but times are changing. In the past year Alienware, MSI and ASUS have all announced laptops with e...

This week on gdgt: Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rd-gen, and smartphone usage habits

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