Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N

112specifications compared
20differ
92identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N has 1 more processor cores than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN (2 vs 1). The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N has 1 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN (2 vs 1). The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN (1.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). Only the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N has enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. Only the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N has execute Disable Bit.

Processor family
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:Intel® Celeron® M
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:743
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:SU9400
Processor cores
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:1
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:2
Processor threads
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:1
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:1.3 GHz
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:1.4 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:1 MB
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:3 MB
Tjunction
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:100 °C
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:105 °C
Internal memory
- TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN:3 GB
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:4 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN, TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N
117 specifications	A Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531-743G25MN View product	B Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	743	SU9400
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor threadsDiffers	1	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	BGA 956	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron M ULV 700 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	10 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® GMA 4500M
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Bundled software	Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Office Ready, Windows Live Essentials	Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Office Ready, Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Intel 64Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
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)	No	No
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 Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37135	36697
Processor package size	22 x 22 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGEV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.19 kg
Width	377.5 mm	377.5 mm
Depth	254.5 mm	254.5 mm
Height (front)	2.64 cm	2.64 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.1 cm	3.02 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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