Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Timeline 3811T vs Lenovo ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD

97specifications compared
22differ
75identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:16:9
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:Intel® Pentium®
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:SU4100
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:SU9600
Processor frequency
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:1.3 GHz
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:2 MB
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:3 MB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:320 GB
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:128 GB
Card reader integrated
- Aspire Timeline 3811T:Yes
- ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:No

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Comparison of Aspire Timeline 3811T, ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD
127 specifications	A Acer Aspire Timeline 3811T View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250:1
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
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.050 - 1.150 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	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
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	High Definition AD1984
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 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 connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	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 chipset	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 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 capacityKnown for one	5600 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.3 kg
WidthKnown for one	322 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	228 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.34 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.89 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 x 231 x 23 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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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