Movable; transferable. An electronic device that is easily transported. It may refer to a pocket-sized handheld device or to a laptop that weighs several pounds. See also data portability and software portability.
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- Discussion threads 2008-10-14
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- Blog posts 2008-10-14
- Citrix makes "Kensho" preview available
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- Blog posts 2008-10-13
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- Discussion threads 2008-10-13
- Klipsch Image X5 - headphones
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- Product reviews 2008-10-10
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- Product reviews 2008-10-09
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- Product reviews 2008-10-09
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- Software downloads 2008-10-08
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- Software downloads 2008-10-08
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- Discussion threads 2008-10-07
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- Blog posts 2008-10-07
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- Blog posts 2008-10-07
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- Discussion threads 2008-10-07
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- Software downloads 2008-10-07
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- Product reviews 2008-10-06
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