Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn vs ASUS G73JH-TZ008V, UK

103specifications compared
44differ
59identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:35.6 cm (14")
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:SU7300
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:2
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:2
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:8
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:1.3 GHz
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn:3 MB
- G73JH-TZ008V, UK:6 MB

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Comparison of TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn, G73JH-TZ008V, UK
159 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimeLine 8471-733G32Mn View product	B ASUS G73JH-TZ008V, UK View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	SU7300	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Clarksfield
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	296 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.631 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	EAX Advanced HD 4.0
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Assist, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Office Ready, Windows Live Essentials	Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go ASUS
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trend Micro Internet Security
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42791	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLGYV	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	5600 mAh	5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.93 kg	3.85 kg
WidthDiffers	341.9 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	310 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.59 cm	1.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.96 cm	5.68 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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