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Acer Aspire 5542-304G32MN vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 37identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:220 cd/m²
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:200 cd/m²
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:AMD
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:AMD Athlon
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:M300
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:SU7300
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:2 GHz
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:1 MB
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:L2
    • TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N:Smart Cache

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Comparison of Aspire 5542-304G32MN, TravelMate Timeline 8371-734G32N
121 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM300SU7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4200Intel® GMA 4500M
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision & Acer ClearVision technologies, Acer Backup Manager, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, NTI Media Maker, Acer eRecovery ManagementAcer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Assist, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Office Ready, Windows Live Essentials
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42791
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGYV
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3 h8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.65 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm323.6 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm228 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm2.53 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source

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