Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N vs Lenovo ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197

95specifications compared
27differ
68identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:29.5 cm (11.6")
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:16:9
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:Intel® Pentium®
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:SU4100
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:SU9600
Processor frequency
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:1.3 GHz
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:2 MB
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:3 MB
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N:8 GB
- ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197:4 GB

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Comparison of Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N, ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197
124 specifications	A Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PTZ-413G32N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X301 + ThinkVision L197 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	SU4100	SU9600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	BGA 956	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	10 W	10 W
TcaseKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	128 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	Intel 802.11agn
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1Gb Ethernet
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vodafone WWAN
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GS45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43568	37264
Processor codeDiffers	SLGS4	SLGEX
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x22 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.72 kg	1.42 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	318 mm
DepthDiffers	208.9 mm	231 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.85 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.45 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.6 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 x 231 x 18.6 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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