Abstract: In general, in one aspect, a laptop computer that maintains at least a subset of its operational capability (e.g., some display visibility, some user interface ability) in a closed configuration. The base includes a transparent surface to enable at least part of the display to be visible from the bottom when in the closed configuration. The transparent surface is touch sensitive to enable a touchscreen user interface with the display in the closed configuration and a touchpad user interface with the display in an open configuration. The transparent surface may display varying portions of the user interface device and possibly other images in the open configuration. The laptop computer may function as a tablet in the closed configuration.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of an electronic device may include a housing, a first leg portion having a first hinge portion coupled to the housing, a second leg portion having a second hinge portion coupled to the housing, and a gear mechanism configured to couple the first hinge portion to the second hinge portion. Rotation of the first hinge portion about a first axis to move the first leg portion in a first arc causes a corresponding rotation of the second hinge portion about a second axis to move the second leg portion in a second arc.

Abstract: The electronic device having a base in the form of an outer support frame is provided. The electronic device may include a base in the form of an outer support frame, the base having an opening extending therethrough formed by the outer support frame; a keyboard disposed within at least a portion of the opening and supported by the outer support frame; and a display attached to the base. The display may be slidably attached to the base. Further, the display may include a touchscreen.

Abstract: Integrated speaker enclosures for electronic devices. A device chassis portion with an inner face and an outer face can be connected with a speaker enclosure portion with an inner face, an outer face, and edges. The edges match the inner face of the device chassis portion to provide an audio enclosure when the speaker enclosure portion is aligned with and in contact with the device chassis portion.

Abstract: A method for navigating information displayed on a display of a computer system includes determining movement of the computer system. The movement of the computer system is sensed by a movement sensor.

Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.

Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.

Abstract: A method for navigating information displayed on a display of a computer system includes determining movement of the computer system. The movement of the computer system is sensed by a movement sensor.

Abstract: The electronic device having a base in the form of an outer support frame is provided. The electronic device may include a base in the form of an outer support frame, the base having an opening extending therethrough formed by the outer support frame; a keyboard disposed within at least a portion of the opening and supported by the outer support frame; and a display attached to the base. The display may be slidably attached to the base. Further, the display may include a touchscreen.

Abstract: In one embodiment an electronic device comprises a housing having a first section and a second section comprising a display, the second section coupled to the first section by a hinge assembly, a housing having a first section and a second section comprising a display, the second section coupled to the first section by a hinge assembly a hinge assembly, wherein the hinge assembly provides rotational motion between the first section and the second section about a longitudinal axis, a translation assembly to provide lateral translation of the second section between a first position and a second position, relative to the first section, and a controller to detect lateral translation of the second section of the housing from the first position to the second position and in response thereto, to activate an ancillary display device coupled to the housing. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus includes a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing. The first housing and the second housing are rotatable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The apparatus further includes and a touch input device supported by the first housing. The touch input device is configured to have a first active touch surface when the first housing and the second housing are in the open configuration, and a second active touch surface when the first housing and the second housing are in the closed configuration. The first active touch surface is smaller than the second active touch surface.