The difference between Laptop computer and Portable computer

When used as nouns, laptop computer means a portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap, but large enough to have an integrated keyboard, whereas portable computer means a microcomputer powered by batteries with an integral display screen and integral input device (such as a keyboard) that can be used on the move.

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  1. Laptop computer as a noun:

    A portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap, but large enough to have an integrated keyboard.

  1. Portable computer as a noun (computing):

    a microcomputer powered by batteries with an integral display screen and integral input device (such as a keyboard) that can be used on the move

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