Thus, they chose to hide the data entry medium while not in use to make a more compact device.

"An admirably compact and lethal device, at least when employed effectively."

The enhanced system became possible only in the last few years with the development of inexpensive, compact data-storage devices.

He pressed the Record button and slipped the compact device up his right sleeve.

Meanwhile, computer companies are building increasingly compact devices that lend themselves to wireless communications.

The idea has been to create the greatest amount of destruction with the most compact device.

As for the movement, this is a compact device located between two brass plates.

Such systems would include compact medical devices, biosensors, and fuel cells, to name a few.

"But according to what you've shown us, the settlers had other devices, much more compact."

Even ingenious, she admitted, examining the compact device under microscopic lenses.