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palmtop
This term describes a specific era of mobile computing, referring to devices that bridged the gap between traditional laptops and modern smartphones. It evokes a sense of early digital portability, emphasizing the physical scale of the hardware relative to the human hand.
In contemporary usage, the word is largely archaic or nostalgic, as the functionality of a palmtop has been entirely absorbed by smartphones and tablets. It is typically used in technical retrospectives or when discussing the evolution of personal digital assistants (PDAs).
Meanings
Examples
He pulled a small palmtop from his pocket to check his schedule.
I remember when the palmtop was the height of mobile technology.
Do you still have that old palmtop in your desk drawer?
The executive used a palmtop to take quick notes during the meeting.
This palmtop is far too small for heavy word processing.
I wonder if anyone still uses a palmtop for basic organization.
The device was marketed as a palmtop computer for professionals on the go.
My first palmtop had a tiny monochrome screen and a stylus.