luggable
nounEtymology From lug + -able.
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Dated An early portable computer, similar to a desktop computer.
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences An early portable computer, heavier than the modern laptop.
- The number of pocket or hand-held computers will grow, while the number of luggables will decline.1991, Thomas F Wheeler, Professional Workstations:
- Witness the speed with which so-called luggable systems became portables, and portables became laptops.1994, Michel Banâtre, Peter A Lee, Hardware and Software Architectures for Fault Tolerance:
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A portable computer that can be easily carried and moved, but cannot easily be used during travel.