A portable computing device, comprising: a wedge shaped body defining a first end and a tapered second end narrower than the first end, the wedge shaped body comprising: a unitary metal top case defining a keyboard web having a plurality of key openings; and one or more user input components (114, 116, 118) comprising: a keyboard assembly comprising: a steel plate below the keyboard web and coupled to an inside surface of the unitary metal top case by fasteners; and a plurality of keycap assemblies positioned above the steel plate, each keycap assembly extending at least partially through a corresponding key opening, and a touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the unitary metal top case in proximity to the tapered second end, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable computing device; a lid portion comprising a display assembly arranged to present visual content; and a hinge assembly having a size and shape that fits within the first end of the wedge shaped body, the hinge assembly arranged to pivotally connect the wedge shaped body and the lid portion, wherein one or more electrical conductors electrically connect at least some of the user input components in the wedge shaped body to the display assembly, at least one of which is carried in the hinge assembly. a wedge shaped body defining a first end and a tapered second end narrower than the first end, the wedge shaped body comprising: a unitary metal top case defining a keyboard web having a plurality of key openings; and one or more user input components (114, 116, 118) comprising: a keyboard assembly comprising: a steel plate below the keyboard web and coupled to an inside surface of the unitary metal top case by fasteners; and a plurality of keycap assemblies positioned above the steel plate, each keycap assembly extending at least partially through a corresponding key opening, and a touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the unitary metal top case in proximity to the tapered second end, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable computing device; a unitary metal top case defining a keyboard web having a plurality of key openings; and one or more user input components (114, 116, 118) comprising: a keyboard assembly comprising: a steel plate below the keyboard web and coupled to an inside surface of the unitary metal top case by fasteners; and a plurality of keycap assemblies positioned above the steel plate, each keycap assembly extending at least partially through a corresponding key opening, and a touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the unitary metal top case in proximity to the tapered second end, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable computing device; a keyboard assembly comprising: a steel plate below the keyboard web and coupled to an inside surface of the unitary metal top case by fasteners; and a plurality of keycap assemblies positioned above the steel plate, each keycap assembly extending at least partially through a corresponding key opening, and a steel plate below the keyboard web and coupled to an inside surface of the unitary metal top case by fasteners; and a plurality of keycap assemblies positioned above the steel plate, each keycap assembly extending at least partially through a corresponding key opening, and a touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the unitary metal top case in proximity to the tapered second end, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable computing device; a lid portion comprising a display assembly arranged to present visual content; and a hinge assembly having a size and shape that fits within the first end of the wedge shaped body, the hinge assembly arranged to pivotally connect the wedge shaped body and the lid portion, wherein one or more electrical conductors electrically connect at least some of the user input components in the wedge shaped body to the display assembly, at least one of which is carried in the hinge assembly.