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There are two models, the Razer Edge and Razer Edge Pro. The basic Edge has a Core i5 processor, a Nvidia GT 640M GPU, 4GB or RAM, and a 64GB SSD. The Pro has a Core i7, the same GT 640M GPU, 8GB of RAM, and either a 128 or 256GB SSD. The base Edge starts at $1000; The Pro models go up to $1500. Both will be available in Q1 of 2013.
Beyond its specs, the defining feature of the Edge is probably its gamepad case, which latches onto the Edge and gives you control of your tablet with the familiar two analog sticks at your thumbs, face buttons, shoulder buttons, and a d-pad. It ends up looking like a Wii U controller on steroids. We're getting hands on with the Edge as you're reading this, so we'll let you know how it holds up to actual use, but it was pretty darn solid when we saw it in action a year ago.
In addition to the control pad converter case, the Edge also has a keyboard attachment, and HDMI out to allow it to connect to a television, and it's compatible with all gamepad-enabled games. Meaning, you can turn this into a super powered, $1500, ultraportable Xbox is you really want. And since it runs full Windows, you can use whatever game store you like—Steam, Origin, the Windows Store, etc.
In addition to the control pad converter case, the Edge also has a keyboard attachment, and HDMI out to allow it to connect to a television, and it's compatible with all gamepad-enabled games. Meaning, you can turn this into a super powered, $1500, ultraportable Xbox is you really want. And since it runs full Windows, you can use whatever game store you like—Steam, Origin, the Windows Store, etc.
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