notebook computer vs notebook

notebook computer and notebook both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
notebook computer	Yes	No	No	No
notebook	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, notebook computer and notebook are synonyms defined as:

notebook computer (noun)	notebook (noun)
a small compact portable computer	a small compact portable computer
	a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda