Portable computer: meaning, definitions and examples

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portable computer

 

[ ˈpɔː.tə.bəl kəmˈpjuː.tər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A portable computer is a compact device designed for easy transportation and use on the go. It typically includes a screen, keyboard, and processing unit in a single unit.

Synonyms

laptop, notebook, ultrabook

Examples of usage

  • I always carry my portable computer with me when traveling.
  • Portable computers have become essential tools for many professionals.

Translations

Translations of the word "portable computer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 computador portátil

🇮🇳 पोर्टेबल कंप्यूटर

🇩🇪 tragbarer Computer

🇮🇩 komputer portabel

🇺🇦 портативний комп'ютер

🇵🇱 komputer przenośny

🇯🇵 携帯型コンピューター

🇫🇷 ordinateur portable

🇪🇸 computadora portátil

🇹🇷 taşınabilir bilgisayar

🇰🇷 이동식 컴퓨터

🇸🇦 حاسوب محمول

🇨🇿 přenosný počítač

🇸🇰 prenosný počítač

🇨🇳 便携式电脑

🇸🇮 prenosni računalnik

🇮🇸 fartölva

🇰🇿 портативті компьютер

🇬🇪 პორტატული კომპიუტერი

🇦🇿 daşınan kompüter

🇲🇽 computadora portátil

Etymology

The concept of portable computers dates back to the 1970s when the first portable microcomputers were introduced. These early devices were bulky and limited in functionality compared to modern laptops. Over the years, advancements in technology have made portable computers increasingly powerful, compact, and affordable, revolutionizing the way people work and communicate.