Patent ID: 6731500
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A desktop personal computer appliance for use with external user input and display devices, the appliance comprising:a displayless and keyboardless system unit having a sealed housing comprising main processing functionality for executing application programs and at least a DCâ€”DC converter, the housing being provided with external connectors for connection to said external user input and display devices; a removable data storage device for storing user data associated with said application programs and a user-specific software image containing said application programs, the housing having a recessed portion for receiving the removable data storage device and a movable closure member for enclosing the recessed portion, an external power supply having a flying lead connectable to an external socket provided in the housing for supplying DC power to the DCâ€”DC converter, and a mounting arrangement for the removable data storage device, the mounting arrangement comprising retaining pockets on oppositely facing inner walls of the recessed portion for receiving mounting studs extending laterally from the removable data storage unit, the pockets and studs, once engaged, enabling the unit to pivot about a first axis into an operational position within the recess, and a handle mounted on the unit so as to be rotatable about an axis parallel to the first axis, wherein the housing comprises a sliding closure for closing the recess.