Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 115identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2 GB
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1 x 2 GB
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:2 x 2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:250 GB
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:320 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:No
  • S/PDIF out port
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:No
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:Yes
  • Operating system installed
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Windows 7 Home Basic
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
    • Aspire 5742-7225 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Yes
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518:No

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Comparison of 5742-7225, Aspire TimelineX 3820T-7518
165 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA HD
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm235 mm
Height (front)Differs2.5 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm2.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DCAC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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