portable computer

portable computer
a microcomputer powered by batteries with an integral display screen and integral input device (such as a keyboard) that can be used on the move
See Also: laptop, laptop computer, notebook, notebook computer, subnotebook, subnotebook computer, palmtop, palmtop computer, tablet, tablet computer, transportable, transportable computer

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