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Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad X201

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 57identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X201:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad X201:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:16:9
    • ThinkPad X201:16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • ThinkPad X201:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:SU7300
    • ThinkPad X201:i5-540M
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:2
    • ThinkPad X201:4
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:1.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad X201:2.53 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn:45 nm
    • ThinkPad X201:32 nm

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Comparison of TravelMate Timeline 8571-734G32Mn, ThinkPad X201
148 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersSU7300i5-540M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs10 W35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.07 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.0625 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.759 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source766 MHz
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GS45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one- McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- 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 EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4279143544
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGYVUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4SSE4.1/4.2
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Batteryidentical
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 powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - EPEAT Silver - GSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.19 kg1.44 kg
WidthDiffers377.5 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers254.5 mm210 mm
Height (front)Differs2.64 cm2.07 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.02 cm3.53 cm
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav

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