Multiple orientation apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus is described with a body having a front side and a rear side. A display is disposed on the front side of the body. Further, there is provided a retractable stand moveable between a compacted configuration and an expanded configuration, connected to the body. The retractable stand is configured to support the body, when the retractable stand is in the expanded configuration, in an orientation selectable from a group of supported orientations, the group of supported orientations including at least two different orientations with a difference of 90 degrees from one orientation to another orientation. The retractable stand is compactable to conform to the generic shape of the body and out of the way when not needed so as to provide good portability.

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