Corsair Lapdog review

CORSAIR LAPDOG – DESIGN AND FEATURES

The Lapdog is made of two main sections: a tough plastic piece on which sit the mousemat and keyboard, and a second plate that magnetically attaches to the underside to provide the padding.
Usefully, it's possible to replace the actual padding on the latter section without having to invest in a complete unit. Considering the abuse it may incur, and the fact that it isn't washable – nor can it be wiped down like the rest of the Lapdog – this is an advantage.
 The plates are 2mm-thick slabs of aluminium, consisting of the 277 x 251mm mousemat, a top piece into which you can hide and cables, a lower section that holds the bottom edge of the keyboard, and an optional piece that comes into play only if you're using the shorter K65 range of keyboards that don’t feature a number pad.
Corsair has made quite a name for itself for producing mechanical keyboards with a premium vibe and solid feel, so it’s great to see it continue in that vein with the Lapdog.
However, those who prefer another brand of keyboard are out of luck since the Lapdog is only compatible with the company’s K70 and K65 keyboards. You can use any mouse, though.
The Lapdog includes a fully powered two-port USB 3.0 hub that can be used for connecting a USB headset, attaching another set of peripherals (for multi-player on a single computer perhaps), or just charging your phone.



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