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palmtop

American  
[pahm-top] / ˈpɑmˌtɒp /

noun

  1. a battery-powered computer small enough to fit in the palm of the hand.


Etymology

Origin of palmtop

First recorded in 1985–90


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He also took two torches, a lock-picking kit, a palmtop computer and the fleece.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2019

The palmtop pager serves up real-time stock and market info, plus radio, traffic and sports.

From Time Magazine Archive

Robotics introduced its Pilot, the first palmtop to cram addresses and a daily calendar into a simple, 5-oz. electronic tablet.

From Time Magazine Archive

Want to receive help for your palmtop computer that does not interest its maker anymore?

From Time Magazine Archive

A memo pad, palmtop computer, or written notes.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele

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