So I've had a few set backs with this project....
I fried the inverter board from the laptop monitor while decaseing it
I got the freakin' fancy LED backlit screen option from dell and they haven't been able to get me a replacement for over 2 months now and I'm starting to lose my patience
I failed to factor in the width for where the AC adaptor and USB cords plug in
I haven't had a bit of time until recently
the good news is I'm back at it
I got the T-Molding space worked out (so there's room for it when it folds up)
I've solved the latch problem with magnets and metal bars that will go under the laminate I tested it out on the prototype and it works great, you have to feel it to really get it but it's awesome, instantaneous, and invisible
I've also started the Final version (I hope) and have almost all the major pieces cut (I'll post some pics in the next couple of days)
it is now 2" wider which actually makes the CP more comfortable, and 1" taller which gives the the whole thing and especially the marquee better proportions