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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Lenovo T520 Kit

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 94identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T520 Kit:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T520 Kit:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T520 Kit:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • T520 Kit:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • T520 Kit:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • T520 Kit:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • T520 Kit:4 MB
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • T520 Kit:BGA 1023

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Comparison of 8573T-2434G32Mikk, T520 Kit
167 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2427
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 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, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel QM65
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052231
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR041
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs8 h12.8 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, Supervisor, UserHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm373 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for one31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.56 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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