Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn vs MSI Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 35identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:1.3 GHz
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:3 MB
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:L2
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:3 GB
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:2 x 2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn:8 GB
    • Classic CR500-088BE laptop Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4500:4 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate TimeLine 8571-733G32Mn, CR500-088BE
111 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT4500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDNVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.0625 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.695 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressNVIDIA MCP79MVL
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Reade, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Office Ready, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one62.16 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
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
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneWi-Fi, ACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, DMI 2.0, EPEAT Silver, GSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.19 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers377.5 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs2.64 cm1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.02 cm3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42925
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGZC
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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