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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 95identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Socket 988
  • Tjunction
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:85 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:24
  • Memory clock speed
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1066 MHz
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:1600 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2314G32MTkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:320 GB
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:500 GB

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169 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400:1
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi3-2370M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Advanced Audio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown 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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222053442
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm354 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm243 mm
HeightKnown for one31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.96 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.4 cm (13.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.3 cm (9.57")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.97 cm (1.17")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm (1.24")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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