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A latch for selectively locking a bulkhead to a computer chassis. The latch includes a shoulder defining a longitudinal axis, a handle, an engagement body, and a biasing member. The handle extends outwardly from the shoulder and the engagement body extends from the handle opposite the shoulder. The

A latch for selectively locking a bulkhead to a computer chassis. The latch includes a shoulder defining a longitudinal axis, a handle, an engagement body, and a biasing member. The handle extends outwardly from the shoulder and the engagement body extends from the handle opposite the shoulder. The biasing member extends outwardly from the shoulder and includes a compressible intermediate section and a trailing section. The latch is configured to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the engagement body locks the bulkhead to the chassis. Further, the intermediate section of the biasing member biases the trailing section to lodge against the chassis such that the biasing member resists movement from the locked position. In one preferred embodiment, the latch further includes a stop member extending outwardly from the shoulder and configured to contact the chassis in the locked position.

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A latch for selectively locking a bulkhead to a computer chassis. The latch includes a shoulder defining a longitudinal axis, a handle, an engagement body, and a biasing member. The handle extends outwardly from the shoulder and the engagement body extends from the handle opposite the shoulder. The

A latch for selectively locking a bulkhead to a computer chassis. The latch includes a shoulder defining a longitudinal axis, a handle, an engagement body, and a biasing member. The handle extends outwardly from the shoulder and the engagement body extends from the handle opposite the shoulder. The biasing member extends outwardly from the shoulder and includes a compressible intermediate section and a trailing section. The latch is configured to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the engagement body locks the bulkhead to the chassis. Further, the intermediate section of the biasing member biases the trailing section to lodge against the chassis such that the biasing member resists movement from the locked position. In one preferred embodiment, the latch further includes a stop member extending outwardly from the shoulder and configured to contact the chassis in the locked position. ubstantially concealed from view and a second position in which the keys are exposed to view and in which the platform fits substantially within the periphery of the hand held computing device when in the first and second positions; and a support structure for coupling the platform to the hand held computing device body, the support structure configured to couple to the hand held computing device body such that substantial movement of the support structure relative to the hand held computing device body is prevented, wherein the support structure includes a sleeve configured to receive the hand held computing device. 7. The input device of claim 1, wherein the input device is a keyboard. 8. The input device of claim 7, wherein the keyboard is a QWERTY keyboard. 9. The input device of claim 7, wherein the keyboard is approximately no larger than the size of the hand held computing device. 10. An input device for a palm held electronic information device, the electronic information device including a body, a display area, and an electrical connector, the input device comprising: a plurality of keys for providing input to the electronic information device; a platform supporting the plurality of keys, the platform having a width approximately equal to the width of the hand held computing device, the platform including a hinge to selectively move the plurality of keys from a stowed position to a useable position; an interface configured to electrically couple the platform to the electronic information device; and a support structure for detachably coupling the platform to the electronic information device body. 11. The input device of claim 10, wherein the interface is a multiple function interface. 12. The input device of claim 10, wherein the interface is a synchronization interface. 13. The input device of claim 10, wherein the interface is a serial connector. 14. The input device of claim 10, wherein the platform and body are configured to be held in one hand while the other hand is used for inputting information using the plurality of keys. 15. The input device of claim 10, wherein the platform may be removed by hand from the body. 16. The input device of claim 10, wherein the platform may be selectively stowed without removing the support structure from the body. 17. The input device of claim 16, wherein the platform is coupled to a hinge. 18. A miniature keyboard for a palm held computer, the palm held computer including a body, a display area, and an electrical connector, the miniature keyboard comprising: a plurality of keys configured to provide input to the palm held computer; a platform configured to support the plurality of keys; a keyboard electrical connector configured to interface with the palm held computer electrical connector; a support structure for detachably coupling the platform to the palm held computer body, the support structure configured to prevent substantial movement of the support structure relative to the palm held computer body; and a hinge coupled to the platform, the hinge configured to selectively move the plurality of keys to a stowed position from an accessible position. 19. The miniature keyboard of claim 18, wherein the plurality of keys include specialized function keys. 20. The miniature keyboard of claim 18, wherein the plurality of keys include personal information manager (PIM) function keys. 21. The miniature keyboard of claim 18, wherein the platform extends adjacent the bottom of the palm held computer. 22. The miniature keyboard of claim 18, wherein the platform is divided into at least two portions and wherein at least one portion of the platform is coupled to the support member. 23. The miniature keyboard of claim 18, wherein the support structure includes a sleeve configured to receive the hand held computing device. 24. The miniature keyboard of claim 18, wherein the keyboard is approximately no larger than the size of the palm held computer. 25. The miniatur