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Acer TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR vs Lenovo THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 40identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR has 280 x 1050 pixels more display resolution than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (1680 x 1050 pixels vs 1400 x 1050 pixels). The Acer TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR has 1 more processor cores than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (2 vs 1). The Acer TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR has 1 more processor threads than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (2 vs 1). Only the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has embedded options available. Only the Acer TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR has Intel 64.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:16:10
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:4:3
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:Intel Pentium Mobile
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:T7200
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:745
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:2
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:2
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR:2 GHz
    • THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 8215 WLMi_BR, THINKPAD T42 2373-CWG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP
128 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750:1
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffersT7200745
Processor coresDiffers21
Processor threadsDiffers21
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz400 MHz
Processor socketSocket 479Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm90 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 SeriesIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromDothan
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneB2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs34 W21 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.0375 - 1.30 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M144 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon X1600AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.064 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAGP 8X
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel High Definition AudioSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a/b/g, BluetoothUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneType IIUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers1 x ExpressCard/34•AC adapter •Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) •External microphone •External Display •Headphone/Line out •Infrared •Parallel •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •S-Video out •2 USB 2.0, USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDA
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 945PM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity Management / eLock Management / ePerformance Management / eRecovery Management / eSettings Management / eNet Management / ePower Management / ePresentation Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD,Access IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM Record Now, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2725527591
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers364 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers271 mm268 mm
HeightKnown for one38 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs364 x 271 x 38 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source•Hard disk drive password •IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)

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