Computer having an integrated gaming control pad
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1. A computer comprising:
- a base having an exterior surface;
a keyboard including input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface;
a palm rest area adjacent the keyboard;
at least one palm rest component detachably mounted in the palm rest area; and
a plurality of auxiliary input components mounted in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component.
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Abstract
A computer includes a base having an exterior surface. A keyboard includes input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface. A palm rest area is adjacent the keyboard. At least one palm rest component is detachably mounted in the palm rest area. Auxiliary input components are mounted in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component.
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21 Claims
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1. A computer comprising:
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a base having an exterior surface;
a keyboard including input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface;
a palm rest area adjacent the keyboard;
at least one palm rest component detachably mounted in the palm rest area; and
a plurality of auxiliary input components mounted in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer system comprising:
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a chassis having an exterior surface;
a microprocessor mounted in the chassis;
a storage coupled to the microprocessor;
a video controller coupled to the microprocessor;
a memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor;
a keyboard including input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface;
a palm rest area adjacent the keyboard;
at least one palm rest component detachably mounted in the palm rest area; and
a plurality of auxiliary input components mounted in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A customer configured portable computer comprising:
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a base having an exterior surface;
a keyboard including input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface;
a palm rest area adjacent the keyboard;
at least one customer configured palm rest component detachably mounted in the palm rest area; and
a plurality of customer configured auxiliary input components mounted in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method of providing game controls for a portable computer comprising:
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forming a base having an exterior surface;
mounting a keyboard on a portion of the exterior surface, the keyboard including input components;
providing a palm rest area adjacent the keyboard;
detachably mounting at least one palm rest component in the palm rest area; and
mounting auxiliary input components in the palm rest area adjacent the palm rest component.
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