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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M vs Samsung 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 85identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:35.6 cm (14")
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:i5-2467M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2.9 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1.8 GHz
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:4 MB
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481‐2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • 9 900X3A-B03FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Aluminium:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of 8481‐2678G38nkk, 900X3A-B03FR
162 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2677Mi5-2467M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1816
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers384 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers64 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD, SRS 3D
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461756858
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0D6
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h7 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6300 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, SupervisorBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.31 kg
WidthDiffers328.7 mm328.5 mm
DepthDiffers239.9 mm227 mm
Height (front)Differs1.8 cm1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.23 cm1.63 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328.5 x 227 x 16.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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