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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 102identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:19
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:DVD Super Multi DL
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
    • F Series FX700-012FR laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M

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Comparison of 8572TG-484G50Mn, FX700-012FR
172 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295250179
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SLC22
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for one9000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one11 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 oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers379 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.77 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4

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