Abstract: A computer input pen comprises a cylindrical housing and a weight eccentrically disposed within the cylindrical housing relative to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical housing. The weight is rotationally coupled relative to the cylindrical housing with a desired level of friction to absorb rotational energy of the cylindrical housing relative to the weight.

Abstract: A computing device comprises a base, a lid, and a hinge structure coupling the base and the lid. The hinge structure has a variable height operable to enable the lid to close over at least one removable center module disposed on and coupled to the base.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base portion; an electronic display rotatably connected to the base portion; a keyboard in communication with the display, rotatably connected to the base portion, and movable between a closed position and an open position; and a first optical data drive formed in the base portion under the keyboard with access to the first optical data drive provided when the keyboard is rotated to the open position.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device comprises a lid operable to pivot about at least one hinge from a protected orientation to a fully extended orientation.

Abstract: An electronic device is formed with a housing having a perimeter edge. A controller is located within the housing. Additionally, a display surface extends in a smooth manner outwardly to the perimeter edge.

Abstract: An electronic device is formed with a removable battery module. The electronic device has a housing with a battery module bay for receiving various battery modules. At least one of the battery modules comprises a storage compartment.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a base section and a display mounted about the base with first and second axes of rotation relative to the base, the first axis of rotation being proximate to and substantially parallel to an edge of the display and pivoting the display between pivoted positions, and the second axis of rotation being proximate to and substantially parallel to a centerline of the display regardless of the pivoted position of the display.

Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base having a central processing unit and memory; a display electrically coupled to the base; and a support mechanism connected to the base and comprising a resilient bumper and a foot moveable between open and closed positions, wherein the foot supports the base in the open position.

Abstract: A computing system comprises a docking station having a base, a carrier separate from the base, and a nonlinear rigid mounting arm mechanically connecting the base to the carrier, wherein the mounting arm has a first end that pivotally connects to the base and a second end that pivotally connects to the carrier; an electronic display removably connectable to the carrier; and a keyboard in communication with the display.