Definition of Desktop computer

1. Noun. A personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace.

Generic synonyms: Microcomputer, Pc, Personal Computer

Definition of Desktop computer

1. Noun. A computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desktop Computer

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Literary usage of Desktop computer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Computer Models for Water-Resources Planning and Management: National Study by Ralph A. Wurbs (1997)
"The $2000 price of an IBM-compatible desktop computer based on the microprocessor in 1994 is a small fraction of the multiple-million dollar expense ..."

2. Endocrine Evaluation by Ian Ramsey, Anna Tebb (2006)
"While having a profound effect on entertainment functionality, and also mirroring the maturation of the desktop computer, these improvements are not medium ..."

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