Definition

A portable computer is a computer that is designed to be moved from one place to another and includes a display and keyboard.

Overview

Portable computers, by their nature, are microcomputers. The principle advantage of a portable computer versus a laptop or other mobile computer is the use of standard motherboards or backplanes providing plug-in slots for add-in cards. Portable computers also provide for more disk storage by using standard 3-1/2" floppy disk drives and providing for multiple drives.

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