Abstract: Configurable electronic devices are presented. In particular, two, three and four sections devices are presented that permit a single devices to take on a plurality of configurations so as to provide the functionality of a range of known mobile electronic devices e.g. a notebook computer, a mobile telephone, a palm top computer, a communicator, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an electronic organiser, a games console, a remote control, and the like. An arm or wrist mount may also be incorporated which allows the device to be attached to the arm or wrist of a user with only minimal impact upon their manual dexterity.

Abstract: A keyboard (1) that comprises for miniaturisation of the keyboard (1) while maintaining efficient use of the keyboard (1) by an operator is described. The keyboard (1) comprises a first keyboard section (2) that contains the character input keys (4) and a second independent keyboard section 3 that contains the usual command keys (5). The two keyboard sections are pivotally attached so that the keyboard (1) can be moved between and open desktop configuration and a closed, hand-held configuration. As a result the keyboard (1) is capable of being employed as a desktop keyboard, a hand-held keyboard. When configured as a hand-held keyboard the keyboard (1) may also be employed as a games controller, a mobile phone or as a remote control device.