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Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n vs Lenovo ThinkPad X201

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 82identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ThinkPad X201:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad X201:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:16:9
    • ThinkPad X201:16:10
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad X201:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:i5-430M
    • ThinkPad X201:i5-540M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad X201:3.07 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad X201:2.53 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n:BGA 1288
    • ThinkPad X201:BGA 956

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Comparison of Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-434G64n, ThinkPad X201
138 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi5-540M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1719
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 5470Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 SiUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353743544
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg1.44 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm210 mm
Height (front)Differs2.2 cm2.07 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.89 cm3.53 cm
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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