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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs MSI Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 102identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:HD
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:25
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8473-2454G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4 GB
    • Gaming GT780DX-617XPL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB

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166 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2524
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QM67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345253450
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR04W
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.29 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers343 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers33 mm55 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one34.3 cm (13.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one24.9 cm (9.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one3.3 cm (1.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels

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