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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 101identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Black
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Metallic
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • PCI Express configurations
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:25
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
  • Memory clock speed
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1066 MHz
    • IdeaPad Z570 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1333 MHz

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Comparison of TM8573T-6853, Z570
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackMetallic
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Not available
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel HDAHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live EssentialsMcAfee VirusScan Plus 10, OneKey Rescue System, OneKey Theater, Lenovo Readycomm, ooVoo, Adobe Reader, Windows Live Toolbar, CyberLink YouCam, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, Veriface, Lenovo Energy Management software, Cyberlink Power2Go, Lenovo DirectShare, DDNI 2.0
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222952224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR048Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs8 h5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserHDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers381 mm375.9 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm248.9 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm35.5 mm
Width (imperial)Differs38.1 cm (15")37.6 cm (14.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs25.4 cm (10")24.9 cm (9.8")
Height (imperial)Differs3.1 cm (1.22")3.56 cm (1.4")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source375.9 x 248.9 x 35.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Security featuresKnown for oneEnhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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