Meaning of personal computer | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A computer for use by one person at a time (using a microprocessor).
   dated
2. The IBM Personal Computer.
   dated, historical
3. A PC-compatible computer.
   dated

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonyms: desktop computer, microcomputer”

“He is working on an important project on his personal computer.”

““There is no reason⟳ to suppose⟳ the average boy or girl cannot be master of a personal computer,” he said.”

“Meanwhile the research⟳ center is nifty as ever. Virtuoso Peter Deutsch is working on interactive systems for secretaries. They're part way along on the Dynabook fantasy with a working personal computer the size of a breadbox.”

“Morse did confirm⟳ that the Amiga personal computer will have⟳ 128K of random-access memory (RAM) and a single 5¼-inch disk drive⟳ with 320K storage.”

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