Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS

135specifications compared
28differ
107identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss (2.53 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has 15°C more tjunction than the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss (105 °C vs 90 °C). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss (19 vs 18). Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has docking connector. Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has ExpressCard slot.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:i3-370M
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:i5-460M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:Socket 988
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:BGA 1288
Tjunction
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:90 °C
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:18
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:19

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Comparison of TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss, TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS
167 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-460M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Optical driveidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16x
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Installed
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLC22
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	9000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	11.5 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	381 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	249 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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