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The editors liked
Easy to use
Turns the phone into a desktop computer
Multiwindow
Multitasking
Phone charges while docked
Good desktop experience
Multiple windows
Ethernet port
Great implementation of a desktop experience
Turns your S8 or S8+ into a desktop PC
Lots of ports
Smart integration of mobile and desktop user interfaces
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
And other critical musthaves
Super-simple setup
Cheaper than most Chromebooks
Adds Ethernet and two USB Type-A ports
An instantly familiar user interface
Good desktop versions of Samsung's apps
With an especially great web browser
Good for web
Email
Writing
Social
And other basic tasks
Turns the S8 into a surprisingly decent PC
Familiar desktop interface
Dead-simple setup
The editors didn't like
Most apps appear in small phone sized windows that can't be resized
Netflix would not work
Some apps won't work at all while docked in the DeX
No good reason to buy this
A mouse
And a keyboard over a real PC
Only works with the Galaxy S8 and S8+
Needs significant assets (keyboard
Mouse and monitor) to make it work
Not all apps work in desktop mode
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
Bluetooth pairing needs an overhaul
One monitor (out of five) failed to run DeX properly
Small number of officially supported apps
Can't snap windows
Android multitasking is still weak
Images and video don't always look as sharp as they should
True multitasking isn't really implemented
Thirdparty app support is currently lacking
Cannot replace a PC for specialized tasks (e.g. image editing)
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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Abstract: The Samsung Dex is a tiny new smartphone dock that wades carefully toward a world in which smartphones serve as our primary computers. It's about the size of a hockey puck, and when the Galaxy S8, a monitor, and a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse are connect...
Seeing how much power the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have on tap, the DeX Station should make a lot of sense. It turns your phone into a working desktop PC, complete with multitasking, a working keyboard and mouse, and apps optimised specifically for the big scree...
Published: 2017-05-08, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Samsung's DeX allows a Galaxy S8/S8+ (and presumably a Note 8) to support many Android apps on a 16:9 screen and use a keyboard and mouse. It does this very well.Reviewing DeX (Desktop Experience) is not as simple as reviewing say, a Windows 10 computer c...
Published: 2017-10-24, Author: Scott , review by: CNET.co.uk
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
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
As a $99 way to turn your phone into a makeshift basic PC, Samsung DeX makes the case if you have an extra monitor and some desk space. But it's best used for light browser work...
Design blends in with desktop workstations, Sleek user interface, Samsung Internet is capable, Unsupported Android apps still work relatively well
Pricey, after buying Galaxy S8, Needs more, and better app support
Yes. If you already own a Galaxy S8 and you often travel to other offices, it may be worth your time to grab a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the Dex Station to get some casual work done without needing to lug around a laptop. Heavy-duty PC users should st...
