20. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the local input module couples to the simplified computer device in side-by-side relation such an upper surface of the first housing cooperates with an upper surface of the second housing to form a substantially contiguous upper surface, a front surface of the first housing cooperates with a front surface of the second housing to form a substantially contiguous front surface, and a rear surface of the first housing cooperates with a rear surface of the second housing to form a substantially contiguous rear surface.
20. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the local input module couples to the simplified computer device in side-by-side relation such an upper surface of the first housing cooperates with an upper surface of the second housing to form a substantially contiguous upper surface, a front surface of the first housing cooperates with a front surface of the second housing to form a substantially contiguous front surface, and a rear surface of the first housing cooperates with a rear surface of the second housing to form a substantially contiguous rear surface. 21. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the upper surface of the first housing has an opening in which the display screen is located or through which the display screen is viewable and wherein the upper surface of the second housing has one or more openings in which keys of the keyboard are located or through which keys of the keyboard are accessible.