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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Samsung N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 82identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8572TG-484G64Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
    • N RC720-S02NL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s

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188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackStainless steel
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2023
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295252224
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.94 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm419.8 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm276.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.54 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419.8 x 276.1 x 35.4 mm
HeightKnown for one32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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