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notebook computer

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noun

  1. a portable computer smaller than a laptop model, often approximately the size of a sheet of A4 paper

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The estimate was that it would take three days or so to back up my notebook computer — about 100 megabytes.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2017

HP Inc meanwhile has claimed that it has the thinnest notebook computer, a prize Apple held for some time.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2016

For all of the interesting things about the new MacBook Pro, it’s a straightforward notebook computer, based on a form factor that’s been around for thirty years.

From Time • Jun. 14, 2012

Some skeptics see it occupying an uncertain ground between an iPod and a notebook computer, and a pricey gadget as well, at $499 to $829.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2010

I use Eduardo’s spreadsheets on the notebook computer John bought him last Christmas.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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