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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Lenovo T520 Kit

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 100identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T520 Kit:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T520 Kit:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T520 Kit:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • T520 Kit:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • T520 Kit:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • T520 Kit:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • T520 Kit:4 MB
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-2434G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • T520 Kit:BGA 1023

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Comparison of TM8573T-2434G50MIKK, T520 Kit
174 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2427
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel QM65
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052231
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR041
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs8 h12.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, UserHDD, Power on, Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm373 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for one31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one382 x 253 x 31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.56 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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