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A while ago, I asked about a laptop interface for a desktop computer so I could use the computational power of a desktop from my couch like a laptop because I don't want to use a desktop monitor or sit at a desk.  I now know that this would be a lapdock.  Unfortunately, all the lapdocks I see are focused on portability to be used with a phone. 

 

I was wondering if anyone was making a gaming lapdock for a desktop with a high refresh rate screen and a decent port selection?  Ideally, such an object would have the following features:

  1. At least 144 Hz variable refresh rate screen
  2. Good keyboard
  3. Decent speakers (they don't have to be great.  Laptop speakers would be fine.)
  4. Enough USB ports out for a mouse or other peripherals (I would want at least 4)
  5. Headphone jack
  6. HDMI out for a potential second portable monitor (not for gaming, I would like to work from this setup too).

Basically, I want it to be exactly like a laptop without the computer part.

 

In my mind, there are a lot of advantages for a setup like this versus a gaming laptop if you want to game on a couch.  Desktops are simply a lot more powerful than laptops of the same price. This also places the hot components would be far away from me rather than on my lap.  I wouldn't have to worry about covering vents.  Of course, I lose portability outside my area, but I have a gaming area anyway.  Ideally, I would have cable runs so I could plug in my lapdock all over the house, but that is a little too ambitious for now.  Also, since this always seems to come up when I talk about this, I don't want to use a TV because I don't want my gaming or work to take over the room.

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