Portable computer having folding speakers

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1997-11-26

2000-03-21

Fuller, Benjamin R.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

381300, G06F 116, H05K 716

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060409789

ABSTRACT:
A portable computer includes a computer body. The computer body has speaker panels rotatably coupled to side portion to cover side surfaces of the computer body. Alternatively, the computer body includes a top speaker panel rotatably coupled to a front portion of the portable computer to cover a front surface of the computer body. The speaker panels have a speaker mounted therein. A variety of speakers, including an array of speakers, can also be mounted within the speaker panels. The speaker panels can have a cutout therein, and provide a protective cover to components disposed along the sides or the front surface of the computer body.

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