You can resort to a traditional gamepad to play many PC games away from a desk thanks to the increase in native controller support, but some games either require or simply must be played using a keyboard and mouse. There have been a few solutions to bring full PC controls to the couch, but nothing quite like Corsair`s new lapboard and K63 wireless mechanical keyboard. The K63 and lapboard combo carries a fairly hefty price tag at $160 USD / £160 GBP, but it`s a light and compact wireless solution that doesn`t sacrifice the quality you`d expect from high-end gaming keyboards.In the video above, we review the Corsair K63/lapboard by highlighting some of its best features and explaining some its shortcomings. Overall, we find it to be the best solution for bringing keyboard and mouse controls to couches and home theater setups, and you can find out why in the video review or in the text below.You should note that this isn`t Corsair`s first attempt at a lapboard. The company also has the Lapdog, which uses a wired USB connection and an external power source to work properly. It was a bit bulky and heavy, and wasn`t ideal in certain situations, especially compared to the new K63 lapboard combo. The K63 sports a tenkeyless design, which means it ditches the number pad for a smaller footprint but still includes useful dedicated media keys. When it comes to mechanical switches, Cherry MX Red is your only option right now, and might disappoint those who aren`t into smooth, linear, non-tactile keystrokes. Blue is also your only color option when it comes to the LED backlighting.One key improvement over Corsair`s previous lapboard is this new one is wireless. A 2.4GHz wireless USB dongle offers 1ms response time, according to Corsair, and for us, there was no perceivable latency. The K63 can also connect via Bluetooth, which is a neat feature if you wish to use it for other devices. Battery life was a big question, and thankfully the K63 holds plenty of juice in its built- ...
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