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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Acer TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess

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  • 53differ
  • 92identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Aluminium
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:HD
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:i7-2640M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73516G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • TravelMate 7750G-72648G1TMnss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 6470M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Profess:2.8 GHz

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159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminiumSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui7-2640M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1928
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)00
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers520 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one20 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MAMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571453464
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4850 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedYesYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.3 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm415 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers20.6 mm35.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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