The Corsair LAPDOG piqued my interest when I first saw it pop up on Corsair's website since I have multiple PCs in my house, including one in my living room and another in my bedroom, which had the idea that I can use a proper mechanical keyboard and a gaming mouse whilst slouching on my sofa or sitting in bed appeal to me. Although there are many wireless options available for purchase, I haven't found anything that has suited my needs and nothing at all has allowed me to game in any competitive manner from my bed.

Upon receiving the LAPDOG, I was very surprised about the sheer size of it; it is rather large, which I think will put people off at first, but you do get used to it quickly. It isn't overly heavy and the memory foam base does sit comfortably on your legs without hurting them or making them too warm. With a very long cable and the powered USB 3.0 hub, we can do everything we need from the comfort of the sofa or bed, and the surface of the mouse mat allows for excellent control of the mouse, enabling us to use it for gaming as you would at your desk. The seamless integration of the keyboard into the LAPDOG really impressed me even though it is a relatively simple idea, the way it looks like a single unit looks far more pleasing to the eye than I thought it would. Although size was initially a concern, having used it for a long period of time, you do get used to it. One thing that does remain a problem is stowing it away for when it is not in use since the mouse remains loose and is somewhat troublesome whilst trying to stow the LAPDOG away, but if you use it often, you will no doubt keep it close at hand anyway.

There are a few other little issues - it has no support for left-handed users at all, and although I love the integration of the keyboard, it is yet another Corsair product that leads you into a brand trap, making you buy more Corsair products to use it properly. I am not really a fan of this, but with the LAPDOG, it has at least been done to ensure that the product looks and works as well as it possibly can.

With a price tag of just under $120 for what is essentially a souped-up dinner tray, I can understand why people might be hesitant about purchasing the Corsair LAPDOG. It is a lot of money, and although you are free to use whatever mouse you like, you do need to purchase a K65 or a K70 if you don't already own one, increasing the cost to upward of $300. Having said that, now that I have been using the LAPDOG for a few weeks, I would definitely purchase another if it were taken away from me. With such seamless integration of the keyboard and high-powered USB 3.0 ports that allow me to do everything I want from the comfort of my sofa, it does start to become something a little more special. The ability to sit correctly without hunching over a low coffee table is excellent, and it is hard to put a price on comfort and health. I am used to using the HTPC-style mini wireless keyboards with my living-room PC, as I used it more as a media centre. Using the LAPDOG, I am actually able to use my PC as a gaming machine. Much to the dismay of my girlfriend, it has enabled me to unleash the potential of what was previously being used as a streaming machine. I have seen a lot of products similar to the LAPDOG, but I don't know of any that are quite as complete. It will sting the wallet, but I would consider it a worthy investment if you're serious about using your PC anywhere other than where you have a desk. I haven't reviewed a product that has completely changed the way I use a computer before; I can't think of anything else I have reviewed throughout the years that has enabled me to unlock the full potential of hardware I already own in such a way, which certainly puts the LAPDOG in a category of its own.