Abstract: A portable computing system includes a portable computing device consisting essentially of a logical processor, a memory in communication with the logical processor with operating system software, a high speed, secure wireless communication module in communication with the logical processor, an integrated power source suitable to provide all power needs of the portable computing device and an integrated electric power generation mechanism in communication with the integrated power source power source to recharge the integrated power source. In addition a visual display is provided that has a power supply separate from the integrated power source of the portable computing device and a complementary wireless communication module, the portable visual display in communication with the high speed, secure wireless communication module through the complementary wireless communication module. The portable computing device and the visual display do not share a physical connection.