A portable notebook computer includes a base, and a display pivotably connected to the base. An I/O port is provided on a bottom surface of the base configured to connect the portable notebook computer to external electronic devices.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of a portable notebook computer in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is an assembled view of FIG. 1.
Claims
1. A portable notebook computer comprising:
a base, an I/O port provided on a bottom surface of the base; anda display pivotably connected to the base, wherein the bottom surface of the base is opposite to the display when the display is closed to cover the base.
2. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the base defines a notch, the I/O port is set in the notch.
3. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 2, wherein a cover is provided for covering the notch.
4. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 3, wherein the notch and the cover are both rectangular.
5. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 2, wherein a cable is stored in the notch connectable with the I/O port for connecting the portable notebook computer to external electronic devices.
6. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the I/O port is a USB port.
7. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the I/O port is an IEEE 1394 port.
8. A portable notebook computer comprising:
a base comprising a bottom surface supportable on a desk;at least one depressed portion sunk from one portion of the bottom surface;at least one I/O port disposed in the at least one depressed portion for electrically connecting the computer to external electronic devices; anda display connected to the base opposing the bottom surface when closed.
9. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 8, wherein a cover is provided to cover the I/O port when not in use.
10. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 9, wherein the cover is detachable from the base for exposing the at least one I/O port.
11. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 8, wherein the I/O port is a USB port.
12. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 8, wherein the I/O port is an IEEE 1394 port.
13. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 9, wherein a cable is stored in the depressed portion and covered by the cover, the cable being configured for connecting the portable notebook computer to external electronic devices.
14. The portable notebook computer as claimed in claim 13, wherein the cable comprises a first plug insertable into the at least one I/O port and a second plug configured to connect with the external electronic device, the first and second plug being arranged at opposite ends of the cable.