Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5430-643G32MN vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8371

64specifications compared
30differ
34identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:1280 x 800 pixels
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:16:10
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:16:9
Processor manufacturer
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:AMD
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:Intel
Processor family
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:AMD Athlon
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor cache
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:1 MB
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:3 MB
Internal memory
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:3 GB
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:4 GB
Internal memory type
- Extensa 5430-643G32MN:DDR2-SDRAM
- TravelMate Timeline 8371:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of Extensa 5430-643G32MN, TravelMate Timeline 8371
86 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5430-643G32MN View product	B Acer TravelMate Timeline 8371 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Athlon	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for one	QL-64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3200	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.25 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.919 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/Draft-N
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD M780G	Intel® GS45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Assist - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer PowerSmart Manager - Acer Launch Manager - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer 3G Connection Manager (only on 3G models) - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - Google Toolbar - Google Desktop - eSobi - Office Ready - Windows
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	5600 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	2.5 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0.	Wi-Fi ACPI 3.0 Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2.0 EPEAT Silver GS certification
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	1.65 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	323.6 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	228 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	2.53 cm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Memory busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 bit

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