Method and apparatus for synchronizing and recharging a connector-less portable computer system

A portable computer system comprising:

• a processor coupled to a bus;
• a memory unit coupled to said bus;
• a liquid crystal display screen coupled to said bus;
• an internal battery;
• a wireless induction charging system for providing an inductive recharging to recharge said internal battery;
• a wireless communication port, which is separate from said wireless induction charging system, for communicating with a host computer system to perform data synchronization while said inductive recharging occurs;
• and
• a housing for containing said processor, said memory unit, said liquid crystal display screen, said wireless communication port, said internal battery and said wireless induction charging system, said housing being free of any physical connectors that provide mechanical connection to another electronic device;
• wherein said portable computer system is a handheld personal digital assistant.