Handheld computer with detachable communication device

A portable communication device, comprising:

• a portable unit having a front face and first and second ends, the portable unit including a processor and a display operatively communicated with the processor, wherein the display is incorporated onto the front face of the portable unit, the portable unit including a wireless communication circuit for use in communicating with a remote location;
• a headset, including a microphone for receiving voice input signals, the microphone being positioned proximate to the front face of the portable unit at a first location, and a speaker for generating voice output signals, the speaker being positioned proximate to the front face of the portable unit at a second location, wherein the microphone and the speaker are connected to form an integrated headset;
• at least one connection for carrying voice representative signals between the portable unit and the headset;
• and,
• wherein the headset is selectively detachable from the portable unit.

A wireless phone handset for portable and hands-free operation, comprising,

• a portable unit having a communication system for communicating with remote locations, and a selectively detachable headset having a microphone for voice input and a speaker for voice output;
• a mechanism for selectively docking said headset with said portable unit forming a docked unit, said docked unit dimensioned to be portable while being used for voice input and voice output;
• and,
• at least one wireless connection for carrying voice-representative signals between said portable unit and said headset, both when said headset is docked with said portable unit and when said headset is separate from said portable unit.