Abstract: A docking station and holder for use with a portable computer, and in particular, an HP Jornada™ portable computer. The docking station has a contour that is designed to receive the HP Jornada portable computer. The docking station connects to a center console of a vehicle. The docking station has a cradle that holds the portable computer in place while driving. The docking station has a cigarette lighter adapter for power and a cable that connects it to a stereo system of the vehicle to provide for audio (MP3) playback of music like.

Abstract: Waterproof casings for use with a portable handheld computer, such as a HP Jornada™ portable handheld computer, for example. The waterproof casings comprise a separable plastic casing having a watertight rubber seal. The plastic casings are compact, light and durable with a clear rubber screen protector, allowing a touch point screen of the portable handheld computer to be operable. The portable handheld computer is placed inside the waterproof case which is latched closed to create a watertight container. The plastic casing is preferably designed to be waterproof up to a depth of about 100 feet. The present invention allows the use and protection of a HP Jornada portable handheld computer in many environments including protecting it from the possibility of water damage.

Abstract: A docking station and holder for use with a portable computer, and in particular, an HP Jornada™ portable computer. The docking station has a contour that is designed to receive the HP Jornada portable computer. The docking station connects to a center console of a vehicle. The docking station has a cradle that holds the portable computer in place while driving. The docking station has a cigarette lighter adapter for power and a cable that connects it to a stereo system of the vehicle to provide for audio (MP3) playback of music like.

Abstract: Waterproof casings for use with a portable handheld computer, auch as a HP Jornada™ portable handleld computer, for exmaple. The waterproof casings comprise a separable plastic casing having a watertight rubber seal. The plastic casings are compact, light and durable with a clear rubber screen protector, allowing a touch point screen of the portable handleld computer to be operable. The portable handheld computer is placed inside the waterproof case which is latched closed to create a watertight container. The plastic casing is preferably designed to be waterproof up to a depth of about 100 feet. The present invention allows the use and protection of a HP Jornada portable handheld computer in many environments including protecting it from the posibility of water damage.

Abstract: A portable or mobile MP3 music player that may be used in a vehicle and as a portable personal music playing device that is carried by a user. An exemplary player comprises a detachable faceplate or faceplate controller of a vehicle audio system. The player includes memory devices that store downloaded music files. A communication interface interfaces between an external computer and the memory devices and is used to download music files to the player. A microprocessor is coupled to the memory devices and the communication interface and controls operation of the player. An audio interface permits music files to be played though a vehicle audio system. A headphone interface permits the music files to be played through external headphones. A receiver is coupled to an antenna that permits reception of radio broadcasts which may be listened to through the headphones.