OK hear me out, I just got a new laptop and been using the shitty keyboard cover which it came it.

As it was kinda nasty I went looking for a new one, had my mouse mat on my left and though “uh if only u were the right size and a bit slimmer” and an idea just ringed my hears

“Laptop keyboard cover that could double duty as a mouse pad”

Soft surface and grippy edges so it wouldn’t slide, washable so u can get ridd of the nastyness of the tables u bring it to.

Currently I carry everyday my laptop, my mouse and the charger. If bringing a mousepad was as simple as removing the keyboard cover and putting it in my desk I would pay a couple bucks for it.

My question is :

  • Does it exist? ( not that I am aware )
  • Would it be cool or niche of mine?
  • How to make a patent and make scam kickstart?
  • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    10 months ago

    What shitty keyboard cover? I’ve never heard of a keyboard cover with a laptop (and haven’t seen a desktop keyboard cover since about 1995).

    Anyway, search for “ultra thin mouse pad” on Amazon. The largest ones are 0.5-1mm thick. Measure 11"x11". They have a tacky back. Cut it to fit.

  • TwanHE@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    Keyboards covers are usually too thin to be a decent mousepad. Id look for a mousepad that fits into your current bag so probably something the size of the laptop itself

    • stown@sedd.itEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      I’m assuming that OP is referring to the white (sometimes foam, sometimes shitty microfiber) packing material that is placed between the keyboard and screen for shipping. Since most mice are optical based the tracking surface doesn’t really matter unless you are someone who needs extreme precision so this “keyboard cover” would probably be fine.

      • TwanHE@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        It’s not even about performance it’s about the thin mousepads never wanting to stay put and folding over on the front edge.

        • stown@sedd.itEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          Why bother with a mousepad at all? All it really serves as is an exclusion zone for energy drinks and dirty dishes.

        • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          I’ve used the 0.5/1mm plastic mouse pads for years (I have a couple that are 10 years old now), they don’t slip because the back is a tacky surface, and the front is a textured surface.