self-contained computer
[self-kənˈteɪnd kəmˈpjuːtər]
nounpl: self-contained computers
computador autossuficiente
1. A computer system that operates independently with all necessary components integrated within a single unit, requiring no external devices or systems to function
The laptop is a self-contained computer that includes a processor, memory, storage, and display in one device.
O laptop é um computador autossuficiente que inclui processador, memória, armazenamento e tela em um único dispositivo.
2. A computing device designed to be fully operational without dependency on network connections or peripheral equipment for basic functions
Modern smartphones are self-contained computers capable of running applications independently.
Os smartphones modernos são computadores autossuficientes capazes de executar aplicações de forma independente.
In Brazil and the USA, the concept of self-contained computers has become increasingly important with the rise of mobile devices and laptops. The term reflects modern computing trends where users expect devices to be immediately functional without requiring extensive setup or external equipment. In business and technical contexts, both English and Portuguese speakers use these terms to distinguish between systems that can operate independently versus those that require network connectivity or server infrastructure.
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