Locking system for a portable computer

A portable computer comprising:

• a base;
• a lid pivotally mounted to the base, the lid being movable between a closed position having the lid substantially flush with the base, and an open position having the lid away from the base;
• and
• a securing system that holds the lid relative to the base when the lid is in the closed position, the securing system including a base side locking mechanism and a lid side locking mechanism that are magnetically attracted to one another such that they lockably engage each other when the lid is positioned proximate the base, the base side locking mechanism including a button for releasing the locking mechanisms from engagement.

A computer device, comprising:

• a first housing;
• a second housing movable relative to the first housing;
• and
• a locking system for mechanically securing the second housing relative to the first housing, the locking system including a latch that is movable relative to the second housing and that is magnetically forced into clasping engagement with a portion or component of the first housing to mechanically secure the second housing relative to the first housing, the locking system including a magnetic element disposed within the first housing and a catch that is movable relative to the first housing, the magnetic element being configured to magnetically draw the latch of the second housing into clasping engagement with the catch of the first housing to mechanically secure the second housing relative to the first housing, the catch being disposed in its entirety within the first housing.