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 ## Input Device
 
 ThinkPad TrackPoint keyboard (specific model TBD based on availability). Chosen for built-in TrackPoint pointer and 15.6" deck space compatibility.
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+## Carry Handle
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+Stern edge (lip). Screen is lightweight, hinge is rigid, and a lid latch is planned — so the canopy-open-under-gravity concern is handled. Keeps the bow wall dedicated to power input and exhaust.