luggable

English

A mains-powered plug-in lunchbox luggable computer

Etymology

From lug +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

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Noun

luggable (plural luggables)

1. (computing, dated) An early portable computer, similar to a desktop computer.
2. (computing) An early portable computer, heavier than the modern laptop.
   • 1991, Thomas F Wheeler, Professional Workstations:

     The number of pocket or hand-held computers will grow, while the number of luggables will decline.

   • 1994, Michel Banâtre, Peter A Lee, Hardware and Software Architectures for Fault Tolerance:

     Witness the speed with which so-called luggable systems became portables, and portables became laptops.

3. (computing) A portable computer that can be easily carried and moved, but cannot easily be used during travel.