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PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH MULTIPLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS

  • US 20090244832A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2008
  • Published: 10/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable computer configurable between a plurality of display modes including a closed mode, a laptop mode and an easel mode, the portable computer comprising:

  • a display component including a display screen;

    a base;

    a hinge assembly at least partially housed within the base and configured to pivotably couple the display component to the base;

    wherein the display component is rotatable about a longitudinal axis running along an interface between the display component and the base;

    wherein, in the closed mode, the display screen is disposed substantially against the base;

    wherein rotating the display component about the longitudinal axis up to approximately 180 degrees from the closed mode configures the portable computer into the laptop mode; and

    wherein rotating the display component about the longitudinal axis beyond approximately 180 degrees from the closed mode configures the portable computer into the easel mode.

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