Setup, Design & Observations
The setup of the Lapdog will take a little bit of time, though the hex key provided is all that is needed to get you going. You will need to install either a K65 or K70 keyboard, though it doesn't seem impossible for others to fit, it wouldn't be recommended as it would be extremely inconvenient for anyone to undertake the challenge of ensuring size and stability. There is plenty of room for cable management and the mouse surface is smooth and generously sized.
Sitting down in the living room to game with a large screen does bring about some conditions, firstly, you will need a system of sorts in your living room, then you will need to track a huge cable to where you are seated, and then considering the size of the Lapdog, you will want a stable surface (either on your sofa next to you or coffee table in front) to place it on when you need to get up.
In use, due to the healthy weight (around 4Kg with keyboard/mouse installed) feels like having a small furry pet sitting on your lap due to the soft and comfortable memory foam cushion, hence the fitting name 'Lapdog'. The contoured cushion felt soft and yet stable whether you game sitting straight or with your legs partially folded (I tend to sprawl across a large sofa). I was surprised at the stability of the Lapdog, it would barely rock or sway unless you were making huge movements with your legs or repositioning yourself. Sometimes the mouse will slip across the surface, but there are two slight lips along the bottom and outer edges to stop it from falling off the board completely.
While gaming we found that we would have preferred a wrist rest or additional space to rest the wrist at least around the left hand side for WASD positioning as it felt like my hand was often floating or hanging on an edge which may cause some discomfort over long periods. considering the generous amount of cable space given, I would have preferred to have seen an exchange in space here, prioritising cables for ergonomics. Despite this, I had absolutely no problem enjoying a match of DOTA2.
