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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Acer Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 81identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-2434G32Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • Aspire 951-2634G24iss Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:L3

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Comparison of 8573-2434G32Mnkk, 951-2634G24iss
159 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Silver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2637M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB520 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioDolby Home Theater v4
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel UM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTZQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345054618
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh3260 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm219 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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