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An external keyboard apparatus is fitted to rest above the embedded keyboard of a general purpose portable microcomputer. In one embodiment an external keyboard housing is molded to define a cavity for receiving at least a portion of a keyboard compartment of the portable computer. In another embodi

An external keyboard apparatus is fitted to rest above the embedded keyboard of a general purpose portable microcomputer. In one embodiment an external keyboard housing is molded to define a cavity for receiving at least a portion of a keyboard compartment of the portable computer. In another embodiment, an external keyboard stand supports an external keyboard to define the external keyboard apparatus. A first connection is established between the external keyboard and keyboard stand to secure the external keyboard to the stand.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An external keyboard apparatus for a portable computer of the type having an embedded keyboard and a display pivotable between open and closed positions, comprising:(a) a housing having a top and bottom surface;(b) a plurality of symbol-bearing keys positioned proximate t

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An external keyboard apparatus for a portable computer of the type having an embedded keyboard and a display pivotable between open and closed positions, comprising:(a) a housing having a top and bottom surface;(b) a plurality of symbol-bearing keys positioned proximate to said top surface of said housing;(c) communication means for electronically communicating activation of said keys to said portable computer; and(d) support means for supporting said bottom surface of said housing over said embedded keyboard of said portable computer when said display is in said open position wherein said apparatus is separate from said embedded keyboard.