Question Laptop as peripherals?

[Ninithel]

Ok
So I know this might be a somewhat daft question and as far as I know the answer is "no" however I would appreciate any help/advice/suggestions. I am looking at upgrading from my old but still decent laptop to a new machine. I would very much prefer a tower as I know enough about hardware to understand how to upgrade it, budget constraints and a few other reasons. However I have two key issues: space (there's no way I can find anywhere in my house to set up a desk) and health issues/disabilities that would make it difficult for me to comfortably sit at a desk. In addition I do need the low key portability of a laptop (being able to lay down with it, being able to sit on the sofa with it, being able to move it around the room easily etc.). I run a home business and enjoy games in my spare time. So my question is: would it be possible at all to use my old laptop as an output for a tower (mostly keyboard and screen. I use a wireless technorodent anyways and being able to find a spot for speakers is the least of my worries)? If so how would I go about it?
I can provide my old laptop specs if that would be of any use as well as the main things I use a computer for/guesstimate of what I'm after for the new machine.

 

[USAFRet]

So my question is: would it be possible at all to use my old laptop as an output for a tower (mostly keyboard and screen.

Not really sure of what you want to do, but...no.

If you're wanting to use the old laptop as the screen and keyboard for a new system...there are multiple other options for a screen and keyboard.

 

[Ninithel]

Not really sure of what you want to do, but...no.

If you're wanting to use the old laptop as the screen and keyboard for a new system...there are multiple other options for a screen and keyboard.

Explaining isn't my strong suit... but I think you got the gist of it.

I'm open to suggestions. I'm just trying to figure out a peripherals setup that could work for me as the only one I've managed was...well. Giving up and sticking with a laptop. It's worth adding that my condition fluctuates and there are some days when I can only be laid down. I have tried various configurations of portable tables with a monitor and keyboard but none have been of much use so far. To make the matters worse the only place I could set up as it stands is our living room which really doesn't have space for desk and chair even if I could find one of those that works :/

 

[USAFRet]

One good option might be a small micro PC, mounted to the back of a monitor, with a wireless mouse and keyboard.
There are multiple options here.
Beelink is a good brand. I have one.
https://www.bee-link.com/collections/mini-pc

Or, just another, newer, laptop.

 

[Ninithel]

thank you for your suggestions. Unfortunately I find that laptops limit my ability to upgrade without buying a completely new machine. Its the main reason I'd prefer a tower.