Can a laptop replace your desktop gaming rig? Laptop docks are a great idea, aren't they? In theory, the hardware makes implicit sense: take your ultra-thin, ultra-portable laptop, attach it to a desktop dock and you could have better graphics, more storage and improved connectivity. Win-win, yet while the concept has always held promise, laptop docks haven't really caught on.

MSI, a manufacturer who's always willing to try new things, reckons the laptop dock could make more sense when designed specifically for PC gamers. Want to consolidate your laptop and gaming rig into one premium package that delivers mobile computing performance allied to high-end home gaming? It's an admittedly niche scenario but if the shoe fits, MSI's ambitious GS30 Shadow, priced at a lofty £2,200, could be the solution for you.