The most eye-catching feature of this device is its 180-degree swivel screen, allowing a quick swap between portrait mode and landscape mode.

Laptop users are very familiar with this effect, although fixing the problem while using a laptop is as simple as adjusting the swivel screen with one hand.

Early screenshots showed the game in a wide screen format, based on the idea that more future models will feature a swivel screen.

It can also be used as a wireless Bluetooth connection to the Internet, to e-mail short video clips and stills or to view Web pages on the camera's swivel screen.

This included the Sidekick-patented swivel screen, the hidden keyboard, and the trackball.

Its sleek, jet black design features a swivel screen with 180-degree display.

One of the new models even has a swivel screen, permitting it to fold flat like a tablet for viewing in close quarters.

The models have a laptop-like design with a large swivel screen, digital camera and built-in keyboard.

Three weeks ago, Ms. Mackey, 35, decided to buy what she calls "a great big swivel flat screen" for her annual party.