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    Sofa gaming ideas?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Rairch, Jul 12, 2016.

  1. Rairch

    Rairch Notebook Deity

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    Hi,
    Just sorted my living room out recently and have my m15x under my tv (plenty of space for air flow), I have been gaming on a tv from the sofa with wired keyboard and mouse but pretty uncomfortable really.
    Has/does anyone game like this and have any ideas for a decent set up? Was thinking of getting a usb hub extension cable for mouse and keyboard and maybe going the DIY route of some sort of gaming table I can chuck behind my sofa when not in use.

    Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

    J
     
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    Corsair Lapdog.

    It's specifically designed to solve the exact problem you describe. And it's praised for solving it better than anything else out there so far

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    Corsair Lapdog for sure if you want something that will use your existing mouse and keyboard. If you want something fully integrated and are OK with wireless, there's also the Razer Turret.
     
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  4. Rairch

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    why thank you kent1146, looks great that, thanks.

    £110 for the base and £230 with board, tad steep I reckon.

    Great idea don't get me wrong, but I might shape some ply and cover it with some left over microfiber material, stick a pad on and should be reet.

    I'll have a think on this one. Cheers.

    (Anyone gone down the DIY route?)
     
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    Linus Tech tips did a specific comparison / dual-review video on both the Corsair Lapdog and Razer Turret.



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    Quality link. Ta very much. Now do I need a new keyboard...... Hmmmm
     
    Rairch, Jul 12, 2016
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