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Acer Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M vs Samsung N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 31identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Black
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:9
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:5:3
  • Processor family
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:Intel Pentium Mobile
  • Processor model
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:N270
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:1
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire LX.PLY02.070 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4
    • N120-KA04 Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Netbook:2

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154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1024 x 600 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:95:3
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-430MN270
Processor coresDiffers21
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.53 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket F (1207)
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Atom N200 Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleDiamondville
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersC2C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W2.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M47 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1712
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, Dolby SoHD / SRS XT, SRS WOW XT, SRS CS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows XP Home Edition
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel 64DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353736331
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLB73
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2822 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE2, SSE3
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h8 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers48.8 W40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg1.28 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm188 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm30 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82

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