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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs Samsung 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 68identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Arrandale
    • 2 NP200B5B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Laptop:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of TM8372, NP200B5B
186 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1921
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security-60 day, Absolute Data Protection 90 day
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus; Easy Display Manager; Easy Battery Manager; Easy Network Manager; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Samsung Support Centre; Microsoft Office Starter 2010.
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017952220
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one3000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm248 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.86 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm
HeightKnown for one30.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DCAC
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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