Patent ID: 6985355
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. 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, non-expandable and non-upgradeable housing comprising main processing functionality for executing application an at least a DC—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 assqciated 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 DC—DC converter.