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Acer TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade vs MSI Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 53identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:SU9400
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:2
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:1.4 GHz
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:L2
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:BGA 956
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:BGA 1288
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:45 nm
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate 8571-943G25N + Windows 7 Home Premium NL Upgrade:Penryn
    • Megabook CX620-001NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:Arrandale

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139 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersSU9400i3-330M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.13 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo SU9000 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs10 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs716
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MAMD Radeon HD 5470
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows 7 Home Premium
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Reader 9.1 / Burn Recovery / Win Rar / Windows Live v3.0
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOffice 2007 Norton
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3669747663
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.19 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers377.5 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs2.64 cm1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.02 cm3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GS45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source

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