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Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 116identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Blue
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
  • Memory clock speed
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1066 MHz
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1300 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:120 GB
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
  • Graphics card family
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel, NVIDIA
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:NVIDIA
  • Audio system
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HDA
  • Networking features
    • Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-2434G12Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Megabook CX640-457NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of 5830TG-2434G12Mn, CX640-457NL
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueSilver
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1300 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one120 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers02
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one31.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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