Tom Junod

The main difference between listening to music on a computer and listening to music on vinyl or disc is not sound quality or even portability; it's that when you listen to music on a computer, you listen to music on the same instrument you use to acquire it.

American Journalist

Sean Parker

You start to accumulate your library of music. You want that music everywhere - that's the point where we monetize. If you want portability, mobility, and access, then you buy it.

American Businessman

Bill Flores

The lack of portability and competition has long been a problem in America's insurance market, yet Obamacare took no significant steps to open up the market between state lines.

American Politician

Dennis Ritchie

C was already implemented on several quite different machines and OSs, Unix was already being distributed on the PDP-11, but the portability of the whole system was new.

American Scientist

Alec Baldwin

My brothers and I grew up in a time where talking, storytelling, telling jokes was sometimes all you had. It wasn't like today, with so many options and portability.

American Actor

David Milne

We see portability in electronics being a continuing requirement, higher functionality, better battery life, requiring lower power for the actual electronics.

Businessman

Ajit Pai

Consumers and businesses alike value their ability to keep a phone number when changing providers or relocating. This concept is called 'number portability.

American Public Servant

Daniel Ek

The main reason people want to pay for Spotify is really portability. People are saying, 'I want to have my music with me.

Swedish Businessman

Portability often refers to the ease of moving physical objects like electronics or furniture.

Physical Items

Smaller items are typically more portable, but remember that a compact shape and light weight matter too.

Size Matters

Portability is usually a positive attribute, highlighting convenience and functionality.

Positive Quality

In computing, portability means software can run on various hardware or operating systems without modification.

Software Flexibility

Software portability implies it can be used on Windows, Mac, or Linux without issues.

Cross-platform Use

Discussing portability in computing often involves technical details about compatibility and standards.

Technical Aspect

Portability in finance means you can keep your financial products or benefits when changing locations or jobs.

Financial Flexibility

Understanding financial portability helps in making informed decisions about retirement plans and health insurance.

Transfer Matters

Portability in finance is particularly relevant for people considering moving abroad for work or retirement.

Relocation Ease

 and it blew them away, because Yokoi knew what his customers cared about wasn't color. It was durability, portability, affordability, battery life, game selection. This is mine that I found in my parents' basement. It's seen better days.

Portability

Physical Items

Size Matters

Positive Quality

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