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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)
Abstract: The idea is enticing: instead of using a computer at home, a smartphone one the move and yet another computer at work, why not just use the same device everywhere? One that works like a smartphone on the move, but which can be hooked up to a big screen an...
The DeX Docking Station is definitely worth the money if you want to turn your S8 or S8+ into a word editing, web browsing, desktop solution. In addition to providing keyboard and mouse input, it delivers a fit for purpose desktop UI that runs 90 per cent...
We've been here before, with devices like this offered up by big brands and never taking off. But there's something about the Samsung Dex that seems to be a step forward… we were impressed.Perhaps it's the fact that the world is becoming much more comfort...
Slick hardware that's easy to carry around, DeX desktop is simple enough, Phone is powerful enough to keep things running smoothly
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
Given how fast the S8 and S8+ are, the DeX station makes a lot of sense. The plug and play method is a lot more straightforward than wireless screen mirroring, which doesn't always work, and the desktop experience is easily on par with a budget laptop or...
As a technology showcase the Samsung DeX is excellent, showing off how you can replace your desktop PC with your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus with ease. As an actual work device for that mobile road warrior on the go though, I feel that you're better off...
Simple, clean design, Fuss-free connectivity with phone, Fast app response time
No 3.5mm headphone port, Desktop UI needs tweaking, Android desktop experience requires some getting used to
If we were to summarize the Samsung DeX in a nutshell, it's that the overall DeX experience wasn't as impressive as Samsung had hyped it up to be. That's because both the docking station and the phone are, at the core of it all, still very much Android-ba...
Slick hardware that's easy to carry around, DeX desktop is simple enough, Phone is powerful enough to keep things running smoothly
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
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...
Here's the million-dollar question: should you get the DeX?I have to admit, I cheated. A lot.Frankly, I was extremely relieved to be able to go back to my Windows 10 laptop whenever I wanted and settle back into the familiar productive flow that I've pain...
App support is sparse, No proper audio output, Only supports Full HD
Samsung's DeX is a bold look into how powerful our phones have begun, but unfortunately it's held back by expected software limitations. The current lineup of fullscreen DeX apps is rather limited, and there's not telling if developer support for DeX...
