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'''AORUS''' /‘aʊ -rʌs/ is a [[computer hardware]] subsidiary of [[Gigabyte Technology]] that focus on high-end gaming. Founded in 2014, their hardware is designed for their relatively slim and light gaming laptops. The series of gaming laptops include the X3, X5, and X7 series.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.aorus.com/Product/Type/L/List|title = Aorus laptops|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> AORUS's corporate headquarters is located in Taipei, Taiwan.{{Infobox company|name = AORUS|logo = |type = Subsidiary of Gigabyte Technology|location = New Taipei City, Taiwan|key_people = Richard Ma|industry = [[Computer hardware]]|products = [[Mouse (computing)|Mice]], [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboards]], [[Mousepad]]s, [[PC game|Gaming]], [[Laptop]]s [[Software]]|parent = [[Gigabyte Technology]]|homepage = http://www.aorus.com/}}
'''AORUS''' /‘aʊ -rʌs/ is a [[computer hardware]] subsidiary of [[Gigabyte Technology]] that focus on high-end gaming. Founded in 2014, their hardware is designed for their relatively slim and light gaming laptops. The series of gaming laptops include the X3, X5, and X7 series.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.aorus.com/Product/Type/L/List|title = Aorus laptops|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> AORUS's corporate headquarters is located in Taipei, Taiwan.{{Infobox company|name = AORUS|logo =[[File:Aoruslogo.png|Aoruslogo]] |type = Subsidiary of Gigabyte Technology|location = New Taipei City, Taiwan|key_people = Richard Ma|industry = [[Computer hardware]]|products = [[Mouse (computing)|Mice]], [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboards]], [[Mousepad]]s, [[PC game|Gaming]], [[Laptop]]s [[Software]]|parent = [[Gigabyte Technology]]|homepage = http://www.aorus.com/}}


== Overview ==
== Overview ==

Revision as of 06:29, 14 October 2015

AORUS /‘aʊ -rʌs/ is a computer hardware subsidiary of Gigabyte Technology that focus on high-end gaming. Founded in 2014, their hardware is designed for their relatively slim and light gaming laptops. The series of gaming laptops include the X3, X5, and X7 series.[1] AORUS's corporate headquarters is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

AORUS
Company typeSubsidiary of Gigabyte Technology
IndustryComputer hardware
HeadquartersNew Taipei City, Taiwan
Key people
Richard Ma
ProductsMice, Keyboards, Mousepads, Gaming, Laptops Software
ParentGigabyte Technology
Websitehttp://www.aorus.com/

Overview

Origin

AORUS is coined from an Egyptian god, Horus[2], known to be the god of war and hunting, which is depicted as a falcon. The falcon head is therefore used as AORUS's brand logo. According to employees, the first letter of HORUS was changed to "A" to represent the brand as "A team".

Laptop Models

X3 Plus: Exceed with Less

The 13.9" X3 Plus v4 (latest version), with the following features[3]:

  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M GDDR5 6GB
  • 13.9" QHD+ Display: Ultra-high 3200 x 1800 res.
  • 1.87kg (4.12 lbs): Lightest 13.9” Gaming Laptop
  • 5th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
  • XSplit Gamecaster: Free 1-year premium membership

X5: World's Most Powerful 15"

The 15.6" X5 (latest version), with the following features[4]:

  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M SLI GDDR5 8GB
  • Super slim and light: 22.9mm / 2.5kg (0.9 in. / 5.51 lbs)
  • 5th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
  • Tear-free, Super Smooth & Fast with G-SYNC
  • World's First Laptop with Hardware Live Stream Engine (Optional)

It has received the "Power Play" [5] award from Australia's PC Power Play Magazine.

X7 Pro-SYNC: World's Most Powerful 17" Slim Gaming Laptop[6]

The 15.6" X5 (latest version), is known to "outperform some of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market"[7] due to its dual GeForce GTX970M GPUs.

  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M SLI GDDR5 6GB
  • Tearing-free, Super Smooth & Fast with G-SYNC
  • XSplit Gamecaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
  • 5th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
  • Macro Engine: Highly Customizable Macros

Keyboard Models

Thunder K3[8]

  • Born for eSports Tournament
  • Superior CHERRY MX Mechanical Key-Switch
  • Absolute Anti-Ghosting Multi-Key press Capability

Thunder K7[9]

  • World’s 1st Mechanical gaming keyboard with detachable Macro keys
  • Superior CHERRY MX Mechanical Key-Switch
  • Absolute Anti-Ghosting Multi-Key press Capability
  • AORUS Macro Engine

The Thunder K7 has won several awards globally, with the Red Dot Design Award 2015[10] being the most prestigious award it has yet to receive.

Mouse Model

Thunder M7

  • 16 fully-programmable gaming buttons
  • Fine-tuned ergonomics for MMORPG game titles
  • Advanced 8200dpi Laser Sensor
  • Ultra-durable 20 million clicks Omron switch

The Thunder M7 has won several awards globally, with the Red Dot Design Award 2015[11] being the most prestigious award it has yet to receive.

Accessories

AORUS also design, product and market accessories such as backpacks and mousepad[12].

References

  1. ^ "Aorus laptops".
  2. ^ "AORUS". www.aorus.com. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  3. ^ "X3 Plus v4". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  4. ^ "X5". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  5. ^ "AORUS x5 power play award" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  6. ^ "X7 Pro-SYNC". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  7. ^ "Aorus X7 Pro-Sync". www.laptopmag.com. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  8. ^ "Thunder K3". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  9. ^ "Thunder K7". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  10. ^ "Red Dot Design Award 2015-Thunder K7". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  11. ^ "Red Dot Design Award 2015-Thunder M7". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  12. ^ "Accessories". Retrieved 2015-10-12.
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