A support structure of a portable keyboard includes two front support and a rear support. The front supports and the rear support can rotate to two predetermined angles respectively to form a confine within which a portable computer may be placed and supported. The rear support supports a backside of the portable computer, and the front supports push against a lower edge of the portable computer. Furthermore, both the front supports and the rear support can be closed onto an upper surface of the portable keyboard.
A full-size keyboard with an integrated laptop stand. In one embodiment, the laptop stand is part of a cover for a portable keyboard, with the cover unfolding and including a pop-up stand for supporting a portable computer. The stand is thus connected to the keyboard rather than being a separate article. The cover includes electronics, such as a USB hub and ports, an MP3 player docking station, speakers, etc. A flexible hinge connects the keyboard and cover, with imbedded electrical flex connectors. A presence sensor, such as a PIR sensor, shuts off battery use by these electronics when the user is not around.
