pen computer

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a computer, as a personal digital assistant, having pattern-recognition software enabling it to read handwritten text or drawings input on the screen by means of a stylus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pen computer¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

“Endless rumors of Apple’s tablet obviously meant a pen computer based on Mac. Why not? The industry chased this for 20 years. That was our context.”

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It's not that hard to control this "pen computer" — you write things, and it responds.

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