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The editors liked
Slick hardware that's easy to carry around
DeX desktop is simple enough
Phone is powerful enough to keep things running smoothly
Compact size doubles a charging dock. USB
HDMI
Ethernet and USB-C ports support keyboards
Mice and monitors. Samsung's clean computer-like layout works well as a basic Chrome-like browser. Multiple apps can run at once in separate windows
Even ones th
Generally slick operating system
Good multi-window support
Mostly good performance
Design blends in with desktop workstations
Sleek user interface
Samsung Internet is capable
Unsupported Android apps still work relatively well
The editors didn't like
Keyboard and mouse don't behave exactly as you'd expect
Some apps just don't support DeX at all
Multitasking isn't as straightforward as we'd like
The desktop-style layout requires a monitor or TV to set up
Plus BYO computer accessories. Some apps run slowly. Only a few truly DeX-optimized apps exist
And Microsoft Office requires a subscription to use
Published: 2017-05-02, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Perhaps you've heard this idea before: can a single device work as both your mobile phone and your desktop or laptop computer? If you have, and you've used the many prior attempts at it, you've probably been disappointed. A lot of companies, from Palm to...
Published: 2017-04-26, Author: Jon , review by: greenbot.com
Resizable windows—it feels like a Windows desktop, Existing DeX support for Microsoft office, Adobe apps, and other critical must-haves, Surprisingly zippy performance on the S8 processor
Bluetooth pairing needs an overhaul, One monitor (out of five) failed to run DeX properly
Offering a 1920x1080 desktop with resizable windows, Samsung's dock for the S8 and S8+ is a surprisingly capable PC replacement...
Resizable windows—it feels like a Windows desktop, Existing DeX support for Microsoft office, Adobe apps, and other critical musthaves, Surprisingly zippy performance on the S8 processor
Bluetooth pairing needs an overhaul, One monitor (out of five) failed to run DeX properly
Offering a 1920x1080 desktop with resizable windows, Samsung's dock for the S8 and S8+ is a surprisingly capable PC replacement...
Abstract: Alongside its new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones, Samsung also unwrapped a new docking accessory designed to harness the power of the Galaxy S8. Called Samsung DeX, it's meant to allow you to use the Galaxy S8 as a replacement for a fixed deskto...
Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Robert , review by: tomsitpro.com
Abstract: The Samsung DeX is short for Desktop Experience Station that turns your Galaxy S8 into a viable desktop computer.When Samsung rolled out its new flagship Galaxy S8 and S8+ Android smartphones it also lifted the curtain on a clever docking device which tur...
Smart integration of mobile and desktop user interfaces
Hardware setup is difficult and unintuitive, the dock doesn't stay in place, and the power cable is too short, Lack of direct smartphone access while docked to the Dex Station is unfortunate
Published: 2017-11-07, Author: Alex , review by: itbusiness.ca
Abstract: It's tough to imagine swapping your laptop for a smartphone at your work desk, but Samsung is trying to make that idea as appealing as possible with the Samsung DeX.This time on All Hands on Tech we review the Samsung DeX, company's workstation accessory...
Samsung DeX manages to turn a mobile phone into a workstation, but with a few limitations. It may need time before it can be recommended to the public as a whole...
Abstract: Full DeX review: Samsung Galaxy S8 review: The Galaxy S8 is here, and with it comes Samsung's new DeX docking station. This new accessory lets you use Android with a keyboard and mouse, but does it really replace a PC?Follow Nirave on social: Twitter: In...
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