palmtop
/ˈpɑlmˌtɑp/
noun
- A small portable computer that fits in the palm of the hand, used for basic tasks like note-taking, scheduling, and simple applications.
- She used a palmtop to jot down ideas during meetings before smartphones became common.
- The old palmtop still worked, but its black-and-white screen looked tiny compared to modern phones.
- In the 1990s, many business travelers carried a palmtop to manage their contacts and calendar.