Data transport in portable electronic devices

A portable computing system, comprising:

• a base unit, comprising:
• a data source arranged to provide data,
• a near field transmitter coupled to the data source and configured transmit electromagnetic energy (EM) encoded with at least some of the data provided by the data source, the EM having a carrier frequency of at least 60 GHz;
• a lid comprising:
• a data sink arranged to process at least some of the data provided by the data source;
• a hinge assembly pivotally connected to the base unit and the lid that allows the lid to pivot with respect to the base unit;
• and
• a flexible wave guide disposed within the hinge assembly, comprising:
• a first end having a receiver circuit configured to receive at least some of the EM transmitted by the near field transmitter, the first end free to pivot with respect to the near field transmitter, and
• a second end coupled to the data sink, the second end fixed to lid, wherein the flexible wave guide undergoes a twist event in accordance with a pivoting motion of the lid with respect to the base unit without an increase in data transmission loss.