The phrase "notebook replacement" refers to using a device or tool other than a physical notebook to perform similar tasks, such as taking notes, storing information, and organizing thoughts. Full definition
With hundreds of thousands of apps and all - day battery life, tablets now serve as notebook replacements, and are often less expensive to boot. (technologyguide.com)
It's designed to be a reasonable notebook replacement. (computershopper.com)
In addition to being out of my price range for a paper notebook replacement (what I was initially very excited about it bring), inevitably the carriers will put their own software on the things (seldom an improvement over factory settings, and often crippling features or adding DRM). (netbooknews.com)