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Acer 633M + Options Pack - Gold vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 87identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:Intel® Core™ i5
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:i5-3230M
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:i7-2677M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:3.2 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:2.6 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:3 MB
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 633M + Options Pack - Gold:Smart Cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-9878 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:L3

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Comparison of 633M + Options Pack - Gold, 8481TG-9878
180 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-2677M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2618
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB120 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205654617
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityKnown for one2960 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.72 kg1.81 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm328.7 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm240 mm
HeightKnown for one24.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, IndustrialUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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