# Razor-Thin Gaming Laptops The New Razer Blade Offers Improved Specs In the Same Lightweight Build By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qhd-razer-blade References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/new-razer-blade-2015-details/35898/) & [razerzone](http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade) The latest version of the [Razer Blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-snap-tap) sees the high-end 14-inch gaming laptop undergo a major overhaul with the inclusion of [Maxwell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-maxwell) graphics, a brand-new Intel processor and double the memory of the 2014 model. However, the laptop still offers the same display and trim build as its predecessor. The new system is powered by a 2.6 GHz quad core Intel [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14) processor allied with 16 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M graphics card. It is equipped with three USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI-out jack. Like every Razer gaming laptop, the new Razer Blade is unabashedly an high-end offering what with its rare combination of high gaming power and a slim, lightweight and elegant aluminum build. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Maxwell Graphics in Laptops:** Opportunity to incorporate Maxwell graphics in laptops for improved gaming experiences. - **Quad-core Processors in Laptops:** Opportunity to include quad-core processors in laptops to enable high-speed processing of applications. - **Slim Build Gaming Laptops:** Opportunity to manufacture lightweight, yet high-powered gaming laptops with an elegant build. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Laptop Industry:** Companies can innovate by incorporating high-powered components and trendy designs in their gaming laptops. - **Computer Hardware Industry:** Opportunity to produce advanced, energy-efficient components to improve the speed and performance of laptops. - **Technology Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity to engineer smart, energy-efficient technologies that can be used in designing gaming laptops with a slim build. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-gaming-laptops.md) - [Size-Efficient Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-blade-16.md) - [Portable Dual-Mode Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-16.md) - [AI-Powered Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-blade-14.md) - [24-Core Processor Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-blade-18.md) - [Smooth Display Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-razer-blade-15.md) - [Ultra-Slim Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14.md) - [Compact Powerful Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-x14-r2.md) - [Enhanced Performance Laptop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-laptops.md)