notebook computer


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notebook computer

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(Computer Science) a portable computer smaller than a laptop model, often approximately the size of a sheet of A4 paper
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Noun1.notebook computer - a small compact portable computernotebook computer - a small compact portable computer  
planner - a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc.
portable computer - a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand
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