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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX

136specifications compared
30differ
106identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:35.6 cm (14")
- TravelMate TimelineX:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
- TravelMate TimelineX:i5-2430M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2.3 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1.6 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX:2.4 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:L3
- TravelMate TimelineX:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:BGA 1023
- TravelMate TimelineX:Socket 988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:17 W
- TravelMate TimelineX:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:16
- TravelMate TimelineX:24

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Comparison of 8481TG-2468G32nkk, 8573G-2434G50Mnkk
138 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Model 8481TG-2468G32nkk View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX Model 8573G-2434G50Mnkk View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2467M	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
TV-out	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel UM67 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	56858	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SR0D6	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	9 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	328.7 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	239.9 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.8 cm	2.54 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.23 cm	3.1 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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