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Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN vs Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 71identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:220 cd/m²
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:200 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:i7-720QM
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:i3-330M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:4
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN:8
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG:4

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Comparison of Aspire 8942G-728G1.28TBN, Aspire TimelineX 3820TG
154 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi3-330M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1216
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850AMD Radeon HD 5470
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one4.901 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia Acer InstantOn Arcade Acer Bio-Protection Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer Backup Manager Acer PowerSmart Manager Acer eRecovery Management Acer GameZone Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality EnAcer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Si
Processor special features14 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312247663
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs3 h8 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66.6 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm235 mm
HeightKnown for one43.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one440 x 295 x 43.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.89 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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