Product comparison · 2 laptops

Terra 1280 vs Terra 1540P Pro

129specifications compared
52differ
77identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Terra 1280:Black, Silver
- Terra 1540P Pro:Black, Grey
Display diagonal
- Terra 1280:30.7 cm (12.1")
- Terra 1540P Pro:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Terra 1280:1280 x 800 pixels
- Terra 1540P Pro:1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen
- Terra 1280:Yes
- Terra 1540P Pro:No
Native aspect ratio
- Terra 1280:16:10
- Terra 1540P Pro:16:9
Processor generation
- Terra 1280:Intel® Core™ i5
- Terra 1540P Pro:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Terra 1280:i5-560UM
- Terra 1540P Pro:i5-2430M
Processor boost frequency
- Terra 1280:2.13 GHz
- Terra 1540P Pro:3 GHz

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Comparison of Terra 1280, Terra 1540P Pro
182 specifications	A TERRA Terra 1280 View product	B TERRA Terra 1540P Pro View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, Grey
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-560UM	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	2 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49665	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SLBSN	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5200 mAh	47.5 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	3 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	324 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	256 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.79 cm
HeightKnown for one	40.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source

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