Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk vs Samsung N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450

100specifications compared
53differ
47identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:39.6 cm (15.6")
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:1366 x 768 pixels
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:16:9
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:5:3
Processor family
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:Intel® Core™ i5
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:i5-430M
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:N450
Processor cores
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:2
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:1
Processor threads
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:4
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk:2.26 GHz
- N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450:1.66 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk, NP-N230-JA01BE
164 specifications	A Acer TravelMate Timeline 8572-433G32Mnkk View product	B Samsung N NP-N230-JA01BE netbook Intel Atom® N450 Model NP-N230-JA01BE View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	N450
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Pineview
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	5.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 3150
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11bg/n
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Starter
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	42503
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLBMG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	9000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	9 h	7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
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 password	Yes	Yes
BIOS passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	1.18 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	264 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	188 mm
HeightDiffers	52.5 mm	21.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY

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