Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS vs Lenovo IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 95identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M (2.53 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has 15°C more tjunction than the Lenovo IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M (105 °C vs 90 °C). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M (19 vs 18). Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS has docking connector.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:35.6 cm (14")
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:i5-460M
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:2.53 GHz
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:BGA 1288
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
  • Tjunction
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:105 °C
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8472-464G32Mnkk_UMTS:19
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:18

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194 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi3-370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1918
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — 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
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel HDIntel® GMA X4500HD
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive removableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000
Ports & interfaces3 differ
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOffice Professional 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower2Go 5.5 (w/o / w/BD), McAfee Antivirus, YouCam, VeriFace 3.6, ReadyComm 5.1.1, OneKey Rescue System 7.0, Lenovo Energy Management Software 3.x, OneK y Theater 2.x, Windows Live essential
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017949020
Processor codeDiffersSLC22SLBUK
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for one9000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs11.5 h4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers345 mm377 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm250 mm
HeightKnown for one49.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.73 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120/230 V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY

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