Aorus
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AORUS /‘aʊ -rʌs/ is a gamer-focused computer company that makes SLI gaming laptops, mechanical gaming keyboards, and other gaming peripherals. It is a subsidiary of Gigabyte Technology. Founded in 2014, their hardware is designed for their relatively slim and light gaming laptops which includes the X3, X5, and X7 series.[1] AORUS's corporate headquarters is located in Taipei, Taiwan.
| Aoruslogo | |
| Company type | Subsidiary of Gigabyte Technology |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Headquarters | New Taipei City, Taiwan |
Key people | Richard Ma |
| Products | Mice, Keyboards, Mousepads, Gaming, Laptops Software |
| Parent | Gigabyte Technology |
| Website | http://www.aorus.com/ |
Overview
Origin
The brand name "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
The 13.9" X3 Plus v4 (latest version), with the following features:
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M GDDR5 6GB
- 13.9" QHD+ Display: Ultra-high 3200 x 1800 res.
- Weighs only 1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
- 5th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- XSplit Gamecaster: Free 1-year premium membership
X5
The 15.6" X5 (latest version), with the following features:[3]
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M SLI GDDR5 8GB
- Weight/Height : 22.9mm / 2.5 kg (0.9 in. / 5.51 lbs)
- 5th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- G-SYNC software
- Hardware Live Stream Engine-a hardware that is embedded into the system for easier streaming.
The X5 has received the "Power Play"[4] award from Australia's PC Power Play Magazine.
X7 Pro-SYNC
The 17.3" X7 (latest version), with the following features:[5]
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M SLI GDDR5 6GB
- G-SYNC
- XSplit Gamecaster: Free 1-year premium membership
- 5th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- Macro Engine-software to program routine operations
Keyboard Models
Thunder K3[6]
- Targets eSports tournament
- CHERRY MX Mechanical key-switch
- Anti-ghosting multi-key press capability
Thunder K7[7]
- It is the 1st mechanical gaming keyboard with detachable Macro keys
- CHERRY MX Mechanical key-switch
- Anti-ghosting multi-key press capability
- Macro Engine-software to program routine operations
The Thunder K7 has won several awards globally, including the Red Dot Design Award 2015[8]
Mouse Model
Thunder M7
- 16 fully programmable gaming buttons[9]
- Fine-tuned ergonomics for MMORPG game titles
- Advanced 8200dpi Laser Sensor
- 20 million clicks Omron switch
The Thunder M7 has won several awards globally, including the Red Dot Design Award 2015[10]
Accessories
AORUS also designs, produces and markets various gaming accessories such as backpacks[11] and mousepads.[12]
References
- ^ "Aorus laptops". Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "AORUS". CES 2014 First Look: Aorus X7 Gaming Laptop. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "AORUS X5". Review: Aorus X5. Hexus. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
- ^ "AORUS X5". Review: Aorus X5. PC PowerPlay. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "AORUS X7 Pro-SYNC". Aorus X7 Pro-SYNC review. techradar. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "AORUS Thunder K3". Aorus Tournament Edition Mechanical Keyboard. AMAZON. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Thunder K7 features". AORUS Thunder K7 Cherry Red Mechanical Keyboard with Detachable Macro Pads Blue Back-lit. Newegg. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Red Dot Design Award 2015-Thunder K7". Aorus Thunder K7. Red Dot. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Launch of M7". AORUS THUNDER M7 MMO Gaming Mouse. guru3d. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Red Dot Design Award 2015-Thunder M7". Aorus Thunder M7. Red Dot. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "AORUS backpacks". Aorus Black/Orange Ultimate Backpack for your Gaming Needs. Newegg. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Aorus Thunder P3 Extended Mouse Pad". Aorus Thunder P3 Extended Mouse Pad Overview. PROCLOCKERS. Retrieved 2015-10-14.