Modular notebook and PDA computer systems for personal computing and wireless communications

A method for notebook computing and wireless communicating of voice and data to and from external wide area wireless communications networks, the method comprising the steps of:

• a) transmitting digital data to at least one external wide area wireless communications network from a notebook computer, via electromagnetic radiation means, wherein the electrical power of said notebook computer is sufficient to communicate with wide area wireless communications networks;
• b) receiving digital data from a wide area wireless communications network to said notebook computer, via electromagnetic radiation means, wherein the electrical power is sufficient to communicate with wide area wireless communications networks;
• c) transmitting digital data to a handset unit from said notebook computer via electromagnetic radiation means, wherein the structure and functions set of said handset are different than said notebook computer, and the power of the handset unit is substantially less than the power of said notebook computer;
• d) receiving digital data from the handset unit to said notebook computer via electromagnetic radiation means, wherein power of the handset unit is substantially less than the power of said notebook computer;
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• e) said notebook computer performs bi-directional relay communication functions between the handset unit and wide area wireless communications networks, and performs conventional data processing via a microprocessor system, wherein data is displayed on a large display screen of said notebook.

A notebook computer having wireless communication functions for use by an individual for voice and digital data communications, the notebook computer comprising:

• a. a first half panel structure having a flat panel display device and control electronics;
• b. a second half panel structure physically connected to the first half panel structure via a hinge means,
• c. a microprocessor electrically interfaced to the flat panel display device;
• d. a wireless digital data and voice communication means electrically interfaced to the microprocessor, wherein the communication means comprises one or more microphones, audio speakers, and antenna means;
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• e. said first and second panel structures can be closed together in a clam shell manner, wherein the notebook computer is operational providing voice communication functions even while the two halves are in a closed position.