A computer small enough to sit on your lap The laptop computer's small size allows you to take it almost anywhere and access the Internet Great if you travel a lot and don't want to go too long without your e-mail
A small, portable computer -- small enough that it can sit on your lap Nowadays, laptop computers are more frequently called notebook computers
This is a compact type of computer that can run on batteries that is entirely portable And they are quite expensive
{i} portable computer, small computer which is light enough to place on one's lap (Computers)
Laptop is a computer small enough to sit on your lap The laptop computer's small size allows you to take it almost anywhere and access the Internet Great if you travel a lot and don't want to go too long without your e-mail
A portable computer that has a flat screen and usually weighs less than 12 pounds It uses AC power and/or batteries Most have connectors for an external monitor and keyboard transforming them into desktop computers Most laptop computers today fall in the notebook computer category
Portable computer with monitor, system unit and keyboard combined as one unit (see notebook)
A small computer that you can carry around A laptop normally has a 'clam shell' construction with a fold-down lid that houses the screen, a keyboard (often slightly smaller than full-size) and a floppy and a hard disk drive An internal battery pack provides power for a few hours Most laptop PCs now provide colour screens and as much computing power as a desktop, but with the convenience of being portable
a portable personal computer e g Macintosh PowerBook or IBM ThinkPad Same as notebook See also: laptop computer (Webopedia)
A portable computer bigger than a notebook computer but still light enough to use on your lap Usually somewhat larger than a sheet of paper, and at least two inches thick