Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs HP Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310

102specifications compared
56differ
46identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:16:9
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:16:10
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:Intel® Core™ Duo
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:T2310
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:1.46 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
- Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310:1 MB

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Comparison of TM8473T-6427, G7018EP
182 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model TM8473T-6427 View product	B HP Pavilion G7018EP Intel® Core™ Duo T2310 Model G7018EP View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	T2310
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.46 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	mPGA4
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	65 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium T2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Merom
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	J1	M0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	11
Processor technologyKnown for one	Hyper-Threading	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	533 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	143 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 0.5 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	80 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® GMA X3100
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.251 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D Sound Blaster Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wireless LAN, Bluetooth	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outDiffers	No	Yes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV-out typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows Vista Home Basic
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional 32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	32431
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SLAEC
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	357 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	257 mm
HeightDiffers	33 mm	25 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	34.3 cm (13.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	24.9 cm (9.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one	3.3 cm (1.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	343 x 249 x 33 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China

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