Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG)

104specifications compared
32differ
72identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:16:9
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):16:10
Processor model
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:SU9400
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):P8700
Processor frequency
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:1.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):2.53 GHz
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:BGA 956
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):Socket 479
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N:10 W
- ThinkPad T400 (27658JG):25 W

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Comparison of TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N, ThinkPad T400 (27658JG)
133 specifications	A Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571-944G32N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG)View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffers	SU9400	P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 W	25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	7	9.5
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HDA 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Intel WiFi 5300AGN
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	36697	37006
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGFE
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	6.3 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.19 kg	2.38 kg
WidthDiffers	377.5 mm	335 mm
DepthDiffers	254.5 mm	238 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.64 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GS45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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