The difference between Portable computer and Tablet

When used as nouns, 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, whereas tablet means a slab of clay used for inscription.

Tablet is also verb with the meaning: to form (a drug, etc.) into tablets.

check bellow for the other definitions of Portable computer and Tablet

  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

  1. Tablet as a noun:

    A slab of clay used for inscription.

  2. Tablet as a noun (religion):

    A short scripture written by the founders of the Bahá'í faith.

  3. Tablet as a noun:

    A pill; a small, easily swallowed portion of a substance.

    Examples:

    "Many people take vitamin tablets as a food supplement."

  4. Tablet as a noun:

    A block of several sheets of blank paper that are bound together at the top; pad of paper.

  5. Tablet as a noun (computing):

    A graphics tablet.

  6. Tablet as a noun (computing):

    A tablet computer, a type of portable computer.

  7. Tablet as a noun (Scotland):

    A confection made from sugar, condensed milk and butter, produced in flat slabs.

  8. Tablet as a noun (rail):

    A type of round token giving authority for a train to proceed over a single-track line.

  1. Tablet as a verb (transitive):

    To form (a drug, etc.) into tablets.

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