The amount these flagships charge for phones, they probably should all have this capability. It is not going to be perfect but as an Apple user, Samsung has a hit with Dex.
Dex has so much potential to be so much more powerful, especially for applications such as Samsung, Adobe, and Microsoft products. Adobe Rush is having a glitch that force closes, in my opinion (I might get some slack here), which is not cool. I might be nitpicking, but the developers should have anticipated that users would use apps like Sheets, Rush Mix, etc. I hope Dex continues to thrive and these issues get fixed. Thank you for another informative video, CNET.
I used dex on note 8 and s 22 ultra both with a dell usb hub monitor. It was great when it worked but many times, it detects the cable but still tries to ask you to find wireless monitors. So, 8/10 times it didn’t work. Hopefully that has been fixed.
When using Dex, the browser is gonna be your best friend. Using slack, zoom, Google docs, excel etc will all work better and be more familiar in the browser rather than using the app versions
They lack focus, commitment, and attention to detail on the software side. It seems like they have this throw anything on the wall and see what sticks corporate culture. For the record, I'm not an Apple fanboy. I've never even owned an iPhone.
Samsung is doing what it can. It's Google that should improve its capability, because honestly it's one of the only few things that they have a leg up against Apple. And I've also used an Android as my main phone for the past 12 years. The only Apple device I have right now is my MacBook Air with the excellent Apple silicon. Else I've always chosen Android for my tablets and phones.
At least Dex is there as a feature if you ever need it. I agree with @diwaalejandrogalvez796 though. It's not so much Samsung, but the apps themselves or the lack of on Android. Most of the apps are designed to be used on phones and in some case tablets but not desktop set ups. Until that changes (perhaps with pressure from Google?), the software experience is always going to be below par.
The smart things combination with the S24 Ultra and the galaxy book altogether is just so convenient, plus with dex you can connect to monitors without carrying any laptop around
Videos like these are great for not only the consumer, but the company as well to improve on Dex! Switched to the s24 ultra from my 13PM and it’s been great, would love to see them improve on Dex even more. Overall great video!
This further proves that Samsung has a marketing problem. How come ppl still not know about DEX. Samsung has never made a commercial advertising this key feature. They fail to Sponsor any NBA,NFL, or any Pop culture events to connect with the youth. I love android and use to defend Samsung to the end. But I'm tired of being their PR team. Samsung have a marketing issue and has had one for years.
Exactly. I did not know DeX was existed till one day I couldn't find the phone charger and plug my phone to USB C deck of my laptop to charge phone. DeX immediately show up in my both monitors, I was like wow, so pleasantly surprised. I don't remember using my personal laptop ever since that day.
In the Western world (with many of us having multiple computing gadgets) this might seem as a cool gimmick but in developing countries Dex could be revolutionary.
great review! one thing I'd add is that most used Windows shortcuts work on Dex, like CTRL+C and CTRL+V for copy and paste for example. also, Dex is available on Samsung tablets and you can use it on the tablet screen it self, it doesn't need to be connected to a monitor for it to work.
Since Dex, my tablet has replaced my windows laptop for almost everything. The only time I use my windows laptop is if I need a windows specific application. I think the last time was to do my taxes.
Great review and test. Umm I noticed you haven't installed Good Luck and enabled the I love Dex mode within MultiStar. This is a must if you are serious about using Dex for laptop replacement. Those black bars on the monitor 😮. I think enabling High Resolution within MultiStar might fix that. Even though Dex is great, I always end up carrying my laptop, table and foldable lol 😅
I’ve try using dex several tones every time I get a new ultra device. Just like you, I love it for certain things for a few days but I ultimately I end up going back to my windows or MacBook machine mainly due to access to my work tasks and sso limitations. But Dex is great for anyone on the go.
Someone at CNET should do a deep dive video into USB-C docks for Samsung Dex. The bandwidth from the USB-C port on flagship Samsung phones is different between models. Dex supports 4K resolution on the S24 Ultra. If I connect a USB-C dock to it, I can run it at 4K 60Hz but if I connect a flash drive or an external hard drive or SSD to the dock then the display output will drop to 4K 30Hz. Someone needs to educate people on the limitations of these USB-C docks. It has compromises.
You can get rid of those black bars on an Ultrawide monitor if you install Good Lock on your Samsung phone and then within Good Lock you have to install Multistar and enable the I Love Samsung Dex setting.
Thank you for taking the time to look at Samsung Dex. Those of us who use Samsung phones fully understand that you can do far more on a Samsung phone than on an iPhone.
hahaha, welcome to 2021... I was having teams meetings, playing COD mobile on DEX to a 50" TV with an xbox controller with the audio output at the same time while` doing home "office".
I remote view my desktop at home using deX anytime I need a full-fledged computer application. I use Dex almost exclusively every single day from the office. The 3D modeling and printing software I have does not work on phones or tablets so Dex gives me a great ease to remote desktop my home computer and do my 3D work using the full power of the home computer when I need more.
On one side I'm happy to see people are realising how good DeX is and sad that it took this many years for her to know DeX exist! Seems like Samsung prioritised marketing their camera only and not these super useful features!
The CNET offices are most likely unique but in some offices that are Microsoft centric MFA is required and I wonder if MFA with pop ups would work on a phone.
It does Samsung has a partnership with Microsoft so alot of these features are compatible for enterprise workflows. For example I work at a big 4 consulting firm and I often use samsung dex, citrix and VDI to access my Windows 10 desktop for work, my team do not notice the difference when I am using Dex or my firm issued laptop in many situations. It is not supposed to replace your laptop, but ueful at apinch. Consider it like a Leatherman Multitool, it does not replace your toolbox but ueful in pinch or away from home 😊
Great video. I feel that the apps not working like they should is due to the app developers, not so much Samsung, but maybe Samsung can put pressure on them to improve. I doubt you'd switch to Android. Apple users have a hard time switching especially with a Samsung device. The Pixel 8 with its class 3 face recognition is probably the best device to get to make that switch as it is not as big of a change since you can still use your face to unlock your phone and all other apps, whereas with Samsung you have to use the fingerprint scanner.
I'm pretty sure a team like CNET will have users at different points of DeX spectrum. Some who are DeX masters, and some like her who learns about DeX in 2024.
Interesting video and DEX looks really great to allow me to carry just my phone and plug into a workstation. My main question is about battery life; did your phone's battery last the whole day? Thanks for the video.
@@thedjogdoggNo it doesn't. HDMI doesn't charge your phone. You need some sort of USB-C dock if you want to charge your phone while it's connected to an external monitor. Very few people have a monitor with a USB-C port that can charge your device while passing video data with a single cable.
I've used DeX specially between 2019 to 2022 as my unique computer and never degraded the battery. After hours of usage, in a wired connection, my battery was always 100% (using the Samsung's Dexpad - but I use a third part hub USB and it's the same thing). Wireless obviously you won't necessarily have the charging feature (but I always connect to a charger when I use that way to maximize my time. PS: uses very little power to operate.
I wish Apple would allow us to use their stage manager feature (which is Apples Implementation of Dex) on iPhones. But sadly its only on iPad Air and Pro without jailbreaks…
I’m really feeling ready to switch back to android after trying iPhone again for the last 4 years. I got frustrated with using my phone with a windows computer but now may go Samsung with MacBook or iPad. When I had the note 9 I rarely used my laptop but did want the apple ecosystem like features with windows at the time. A lot has changed now and I’m interested to see if I could work with some android and apple hybrid.
I think this should be the future of mobile computing instead of tablets transformed into laptops. Every laptop company is transitioning to arm when we already have those processors on our phones.
I also tried the same experiment for a previous job I had, but found there were still too many quirks with programs, and not to mention the 'lack of' familiar 'productivity' software I required. Until the software experience is more familiar with that of a desktop system, it's never going to work sadly.
can you provide instructions how to get S24U to work with Mac air with samsung dex? i installed samsung dex on my mac air, and enabled samsung dex in goodlock app. when connect USB between S24U and mac air, i am not seeing what you see. any idea??
much as apple is a much more polished system but they restrictions they are downright unnecessary...I mean its only now i realize iphone users couldn't configure the lockscreen flash/camera shortcuts...again a giagantic device like the Max doesn't have even a basic mutiwindow feature is strictly embarrassing.
Samsung fold + DeX = ultimate business phone. Ive actually started leaving my laptop home when doing business overseas. I carry a folding keyboard, microsoft arc mouse and usb-c to hdmi. Use any office monitor or hotel tv. I can even access my companies JIRA and git repo.
Setup xfce desktop in termux with a debian proot if you really want to use your phone as a laptop replacement. Been using it this way since my Galaxy Note 9. Services like Shadow PC or what I use, GeForce Now help a ton for my gaming needs. Other things I rely on is dosbox in termux/xfce desktop for some of my older games I grew up with and openmw in android since I still love playing morrowind. Although I wish the openmw team would allow multiplayer version on android like they do on pc!
I have a Chrome tablet that works well as a desktop with keyboard/mouse attached and works like an Android tablet including Google apps with keyboard detached. Desktop mode works great because Chrome OS is inherently a desktop OS, then sandboxes for Android is added. I wish someone would come up with a phone with Chrome OS. It would work better than DeX.
Weird that you can't do collages in Express, meaning you'd have to go back and forth between it and Samsung Gallery to do what you'd normally do in one application. Patching Rush could fix that issue, so other than that, ig not too bad of an experience for you. Great to know!, as I was considering purchasing a monitor and using DeX instead of purchasing a laptop. I currently have a Book Go, but Windows is getting weird and there are certain mobile experiences for my work that are superior or just non-existent on PC.
DEX is one of the best features available on some Galaxy phones that seems to be kept a secret and not advertised or many people know about it. Samsung needs to improve some of the DEX features (although it does almost everything most want already) and make it available on more phones.🤳 Who knows, maybe Apple will offer something like DEX for iPhone someday and call it the most revolutionary feature no mankind has seen before. 😂😂
Samsung and Android has a marketing problem. Features like this shoud be highlighted when it comes to phones. I'm thinking about switching from my Iphone 13 Pro Max to thr S24 Ultra.
Samsung should build some ultra thin foldable screen+keyboard (similar to laptop, but without processor, graphic card, etc) to compliment dax. At the moment you still need external monitor, keyboard, mouse.
The only problem I see with solely using Dex or something similar is that, how often are you going to be in a situation when traveling to hook up a monitor? Even if you find one, you will still need to carry a keyboard and mouse. Just get a MacBook Air and call it a day!
No, it's not meant for travel. It's for "office" or "home-office" use, clearly. Not even Samsung is pretending to replace your real, usual workstation. They're just adding a very convenient and useful feature for whenever it makes sense.
When it first came out, I know a few UA-camrs who plugged their phone into their hotel room's HD television, and use that as a monitor. Over the last few years, though, many hotels have made it nearly impossible to access the HDMI ports on the TVs (from my experience).
@@ronaldbardalez6318and when would that be? I keep seeing people say that but can never really give an example. I can maybe see kids using that but in the adult workforce this has no use.
@@ronaldbardalez6318 False. Dex is also meant for traveling. You can carry a portable monitor and a foldable keyboard and compact mouse. It's not hard to do.
Foldable keyboards exist. Rollable keyboards exist. Compact mice exist. They each can fit in a jacket pocket for example and you can all bring a small portable monitor with you in a bookbag. It's not hard to do.
@1:06 - your desk set up and posture is screaming for an adjustment. That poor Veridesk is taking up so much desktop space. Your single monitor is so close to you. It should be at least an arms length away when seated properly. This will benefit your neck, back and eyes. Please ask for an ergo assessment! Your body will thank you later. Be careful! You might not feel discomfort now but soon enough your shoulders, neck and wrists are going to be paying the price. Good luck! 🖥
You can technically carry. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse with a casting device. If you have a Z Fold a monitor probably is not needed although I’m guessing the screen on the Galaxy is pretty large itself.
i dont know if dex has this issue, but one of the issues with mobile OS's in general when trying to use them for real workflow, is that they can't do anything in the background. if you dock an iPad to a monitor, or pair a mouse and keyboard to it in an effort to make it like a laptop, it will become clear pretty quick. you don't realize how much is happening in the background when using a laptop or desktop until you try this. it's designed this way to save battery life I get that, but there needs to be an ability to change this. they put these desktop M-series chips in iPads with the power of a desktop, but as soon as you switch off of whatever is in the active window, it pauses. they can't multitask for shit. so i cant have a youtube video playing in the browser, then switch to a different tab. i can't start uploading a video to whatsapp and then swap to another app while that's happening.
@@Kabliga haha 🤣 maybe you don't understand what you are saying, let me tell you something Sirr Apple iPad with m4 that the most powerful processor it just an iPad that why they still make laptop 💻 because they know laptop are more than phones and iPad
The most egregious part of this video is that you use an apple mouse. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone really use it in the wild. How do you use it? I have so many questions all about that damn mouse lol. Everything else is super solid though!❤
The amount these flagships charge for phones, they probably should all have this capability. It is not going to be perfect but as an Apple user, Samsung has a hit with Dex.
It's on 23 ultra, didn't even know what it was until now lmao
@@JerahNeptune I could be wrong but I think it’s been on Samsung phones several years. It is really nice on their tablets too
Its on my s10e lmao and it still works well
Dex has so much potential to be so much more powerful, especially for applications such as Samsung, Adobe, and Microsoft products. Adobe Rush is having a glitch that force closes, in my opinion (I might get some slack here), which is not cool. I might be nitpicking, but the developers should have anticipated that users would use apps like Sheets, Rush Mix, etc.
I hope Dex continues to thrive and these issues get fixed.
Thank you for another informative video, CNET.
I used dex on note 8 and s 22 ultra both with a dell usb hub monitor. It was great when it worked but many times, it detects the cable but still tries to ask you to find wireless monitors. So, 8/10 times it didn’t work. Hopefully that has been fixed.
An Apple girl who acknowledges Samsung's good stuff. You're the first.
If Samsung did a better job marketing their on features and product we wouldn't have this problem would we.
@@shomari17 No. We wouldn't.
No1 advertise lapdock. IDK why
When using Dex, the browser is gonna be your best friend. Using slack, zoom, Google docs, excel etc will all work better and be more familiar in the browser rather than using the app versions
SAMSUNG must improve Samsung Dex more, every launch of the Samsung Galaxy S Series. Samsung Dex is not given much attention
They lack focus, commitment, and attention to detail on the software side. It seems like they have this throw anything on the wall and see what sticks corporate culture.
For the record, I'm not an Apple fanboy. I've never even owned an iPhone.
Samsung is doing what it can. It's Google that should improve its capability, because honestly it's one of the only few things that they have a leg up against Apple.
And I've also used an Android as my main phone for the past 12 years. The only Apple device I have right now is my MacBook Air with the excellent Apple silicon. Else I've always chosen Android for my tablets and phones.
@@diwaalejandrogalvez796Samsung has barely promoted DeX.
Dex is amazing but almost nobody uses it.
At least Dex is there as a feature if you ever need it. I agree with @diwaalejandrogalvez796 though. It's not so much Samsung, but the apps themselves or the lack of on Android. Most of the apps are designed to be used on phones and in some case tablets but not desktop set ups. Until that changes (perhaps with pressure from Google?), the software experience is always going to be below par.
CNET is doing a more effective job of promoting Samsung products and features than Samsung itself.
They should really focus on dex. Could be the next big thing big if they take it really, really seriously
Use good lock multistar to improve the resolution of dex. You can do 4k60. There are 21:9 resolutions too, so no balck bars.
Yeah, that's what I said... "I don't think I could ever switch". Now I'm posting this comment on an S24 Ultra
The smart things combination with the S24 Ultra and the galaxy book altogether is just so convenient, plus with dex you can connect to monitors without carrying any laptop around
Glad to see shes now a DEXster.
Videos like these are great for not only the consumer, but the company as well to improve on Dex! Switched to the s24 ultra from my 13PM and it’s been great, would love to see them improve on Dex even more. Overall great video!
This further proves that Samsung has a marketing problem. How come ppl still not know about DEX. Samsung has never made a commercial advertising this key feature. They fail to Sponsor any NBA,NFL, or any Pop culture events to connect with the youth. I love android and use to defend Samsung to the end. But I'm tired of being their PR team. Samsung have a marketing issue and has had one for years.
Maybe is a Korean thing because lg have their own dex
Samsung sponsors kdramas to connect with all ages like adults or youth. They put their flagship ppl in kdramas 50% of the time so I see them often
It's because American UA-cam enablers don't really care about anything but Apple.
Exactly. I did not know DeX was existed till one day I couldn't find the phone charger and plug my phone to USB C deck of my laptop to charge phone. DeX immediately show up in my both monitors, I was like wow, so pleasantly surprised. I don't remember using my personal laptop ever since that day.
@@anuraijThat must have been mind-blowing to stumble over this little treasure like that.
In the Western world (with many of us having multiple computing gadgets) this might seem as a cool gimmick but in developing countries Dex could be revolutionary.
DeX has been around since the S8. If it hasn't revolutionized anything yet, it never will.
@@nickthaskaterSamsung never market the feature, that's their problem. They don't know how to advertise features and connect with the ppl
@@shomari17 pretty much. They also don't include the feature on sub-flagship models, which negates the impact it can have on "developing countries."
Dex is only available on Samsung's expensive flagships, which people "in developing countries" mostly cannot afford.
@@nickthaskater And you have to have a monitor with USB-C uptream/downstream. That's more expensive than regular monitor too.
great review! one thing I'd add is that most used Windows shortcuts work on Dex, like CTRL+C and CTRL+V for copy and paste for example. also, Dex is available on Samsung tablets and you can use it on the tablet screen it self, it doesn't need to be connected to a monitor for it to work.
Dex with Samsung smart monitor doesn't need cable and be a more computer
That's why android and Samsung are my favorite I've been using Dex, Smart View, Flow for even my gaming emulation to my Samsung TV and it's fun to use
DeX can run on ultrawide screen at high resolution but you need to download the utilities in Samsung Good Lock
Been using Samsung Dex as my main Chromebook replacement and it rocks.
Your simile makes me smile 😊 Thank you!
Since Dex, my tablet has replaced my windows laptop for almost everything. The only time I use my windows laptop is if I need a windows specific application. I think the last time was to do my taxes.
And with those black bars on the monitor, you need a Good Lock module and be able to use ultra wide monitors
Great review and test.
Umm I noticed you haven't installed Good Luck and enabled the I love Dex mode within MultiStar. This is a must if you are serious about using Dex for laptop replacement.
Those black bars on the monitor 😮. I think enabling High Resolution within MultiStar might fix that.
Even though Dex is great, I always end up carrying my laptop, table and foldable lol
😅
I’ve try using dex several tones every time I get a new ultra device. Just like you, I love it for certain things for a few days but I ultimately I end up going back to my windows or MacBook machine mainly due to access to my work tasks and sso limitations. But Dex is great for anyone on the go.
Someone at CNET should do a deep dive video into USB-C docks for Samsung Dex.
The bandwidth from the USB-C port on flagship Samsung phones is different between models.
Dex supports 4K resolution on the S24 Ultra. If I connect a USB-C dock to it, I can run it at 4K 60Hz but if I connect a flash drive or an external hard drive or SSD to the dock then the display output will drop to 4K 30Hz.
Someone needs to educate people on the limitations of these USB-C docks. It has compromises.
You can get rid of those black bars on an Ultrawide monitor if you install Good Lock on your Samsung phone and then within Good Lock you have to install Multistar and enable the I Love Samsung Dex setting.
Thank you for taking the time to look at Samsung Dex. Those of us who use Samsung phones fully understand that you can do far more on a Samsung phone than on an iPhone.
hahaha, welcome to 2021... I was having teams meetings, playing COD mobile on DEX to a 50" TV with an xbox controller with the audio output at the same time while` doing home "office".
I remote view my desktop at home using deX anytime I need a full-fledged computer application. I use Dex almost exclusively every single day from the office. The 3D modeling and printing software I have does not work on phones or tablets so Dex gives me a great ease to remote desktop my home computer and do my 3D work using the full power of the home computer when I need more.
TeamViewer?
On one side I'm happy to see people are realising how good DeX is and sad that it took this many years for her to know DeX exist! Seems like Samsung prioritised marketing their camera only and not these super useful features!
The CNET offices are most likely unique but in some offices that are Microsoft centric MFA is required and I wonder if MFA with pop ups would work on a phone.
It does Samsung has a partnership with Microsoft so alot of these features are compatible for enterprise workflows. For example I work at a big 4 consulting firm and I often use samsung dex, citrix and VDI to access my Windows 10 desktop for work, my team do not notice the difference when I am using Dex or my firm issued laptop in many situations. It is not supposed to replace your laptop, but ueful at apinch. Consider it like a Leatherman Multitool, it does not replace your toolbox but ueful in pinch or away from home 😊
MFA works fine while using DeX.
You can get powered DEX docks too with outlet hubs 😄
Also, if you have a laptop dock you can use dex as a laptop.
Like NexDock
Also use keyboard shortcuts.
Great video. I feel that the apps not working like they should is due to the app developers, not so much Samsung, but maybe Samsung can put pressure on them to improve. I doubt you'd switch to Android. Apple users have a hard time switching especially with a Samsung device. The Pixel 8 with its class 3 face recognition is probably the best device to get to make that switch as it is not as big of a change since you can still use your face to unlock your phone and all other apps, whereas with Samsung you have to use the fingerprint scanner.
There was a an attempt around mid 2010s with the ubuntu edge phone which would also double up as a computer when connected to a monitor
I've been using it since Galaxy Note 9 in 2019
I worked on my s23 plus using dex and connected to a monitor and mouse.
I'm pretty sure a team like CNET will have users at different points of DeX spectrum. Some who are DeX masters, and some like her who learns about DeX in 2024.
Interesting video and DEX looks really great to allow me to carry just my phone and plug into a workstation. My main question is about battery life; did your phone's battery last the whole day? Thanks for the video.
Battery gets charged as it's plugged in.
@@thedjogdoggNo it doesn't.
HDMI doesn't charge your phone. You need some sort of USB-C dock if you want to charge your phone while it's connected to an external monitor.
Very few people have a monitor with a USB-C port that can charge your device while passing video data with a single cable.
I've used DeX specially between 2019 to 2022 as my unique computer and never degraded the battery. After hours of usage, in a wired connection, my battery was always 100% (using the Samsung's Dexpad - but I use a third part hub USB and it's the same thing).
Wireless obviously you won't necessarily have the charging feature (but I always connect to a charger when I use that way to maximize my time.
PS: uses very little power to operate.
I wish Apple would allow us to use their stage manager feature (which is Apples Implementation of Dex) on iPhones. But sadly its only on iPad Air and Pro without jailbreaks…
I installed a screen on my vehicle and I use DEX on my car for navigation and music. It's basically my entertainment system.
Samsung has a video editor as well. Might work better than Adobe!
I’m really feeling ready to switch back to android after trying iPhone again for the last 4 years. I got frustrated with using my phone with a windows computer but now may go Samsung with MacBook or iPad. When I had the note 9 I rarely used my laptop but did want the apple ecosystem like features with windows at the time. A lot has changed now and I’m interested to see if I could work with some android and apple hybrid.
Dex has its niche. I've used it at times when the internet went down at work.
Hi I think if you use a USB cable to connect, it won't be a problem
Dex with AR glasses such as Xreal Air is end of the PC, all in your pocket with you wherever you go!!! 🎉😎
My man
I think this should be the future of mobile computing instead of tablets transformed into laptops. Every laptop company is transitioning to arm when we already have those processors on our phones.
I also tried the same experiment for a previous job I had, but found there were still too many quirks with programs, and not to mention the 'lack of' familiar 'productivity' software I required. Until the software experience is more familiar with that of a desktop system, it's never going to work sadly.
My work gives me a cell phone and a laptop. By the time we get to the S25 it should only be one.
Well laptops are using ARM architecture which is in cell phones. So they're about as powerful.
can you provide instructions how to get S24U to work with Mac air with samsung dex? i installed samsung dex on my mac air, and enabled samsung dex in goodlock app. when connect USB between S24U and mac air, i am not seeing what you see. any idea??
much as apple is a much more polished system but they restrictions they are downright unnecessary...I mean its only now i realize iphone users couldn't configure the lockscreen flash/camera shortcuts...again a giagantic device like the Max doesn't have even a basic mutiwindow feature is strictly embarrassing.
Not copying links was the main problem I had but it looks like it's possible
Samsung DEX is really something that is making me think about changing my iPhone. I miss that feature.
i uses chrome on dex
what r u talking about?
You could have used Photoshop on the web... Tons better
Samsung fold + DeX = ultimate business phone. Ive actually started leaving my laptop home when doing business overseas.
I carry a folding keyboard, microsoft arc mouse and usb-c to hdmi. Use any office monitor or hotel tv.
I can even access my companies JIRA and git repo.
Now add some xr glasses and welcome to 2028
I Want one device future this is one step towards that most of normal people never use their computer to full capacity either way.
Setup xfce desktop in termux with a debian proot if you really want to use your phone as a laptop replacement. Been using it this way since my Galaxy Note 9. Services like Shadow PC or what I use, GeForce Now help a ton for my gaming needs. Other things I rely on is dosbox in termux/xfce desktop for some of my older games I grew up with and openmw in android since I still love playing morrowind. Although I wish the openmw team would allow multiplayer version on android like they do on pc!
I litrally just used dex for work last week
Dex is only as good as the mobile version or web version of the app is. So it's really a matter of software developers fleshing out their apps better.
Look for good lock to improve dex
More games need to work with DeX's mouse and keyboard
Dax is awesome
I have a Chrome tablet that works well as a desktop with keyboard/mouse attached and works like an Android tablet including Google apps with keyboard detached. Desktop mode works great because Chrome OS is inherently a desktop OS, then sandboxes for Android is added. I wish someone would come up with a phone with Chrome OS. It would work better than DeX.
Weird that you can't do collages in Express, meaning you'd have to go back and forth between it and Samsung Gallery to do what you'd normally do in one application. Patching Rush could fix that issue, so other than that, ig not too bad of an experience for you. Great to know!, as I was considering purchasing a monitor and using DeX instead of purchasing a laptop. I currently have a Book Go, but Windows is getting weird and there are certain mobile experiences for my work that are superior or just non-existent on PC.
Dex is great for tablets but not the best with monitors yet.
There is essentially no difference between DeX on Galaxy Tab and DeX on a phone to an external monitor.
DEX is one of the best features available on some Galaxy phones that seems to be kept a secret and not advertised or many people know about it. Samsung needs to improve some of the DEX features (although it does almost everything most want already) and make it available on more phones.🤳 Who knows, maybe Apple will offer something like DEX for iPhone someday and call it the most revolutionary feature no mankind has seen before. 😂😂
big question is the phone getting hot, for example if you hook it up in usb c hub and had it charged while using external display at the same time.
Nope
Samsung and Android has a marketing problem. Features like this shoud be highlighted when it comes to phones. I'm thinking about switching from my Iphone 13 Pro Max to thr S24 Ultra.
Samsung should build some ultra thin foldable screen+keyboard (similar to laptop, but without processor, graphic card, etc) to compliment dax. At the moment you still need external monitor, keyboard, mouse.
They're called lapdocks and they already exist. Look up Nexdock for example.
The only problem I see with solely using Dex or something similar is that, how often are you going to be in a situation when traveling to hook up a monitor? Even if you find one, you will still need to carry a keyboard and mouse. Just get a MacBook Air and call it a day!
No, it's not meant for travel. It's for "office" or "home-office" use, clearly. Not even Samsung is pretending to replace your real, usual workstation. They're just adding a very convenient and useful feature for whenever it makes sense.
When it first came out, I know a few UA-camrs who plugged their phone into their hotel room's HD television, and use that as a monitor.
Over the last few years, though, many hotels have made it nearly impossible to access the HDMI ports on the TVs (from my experience).
@@ronaldbardalez6318and when would that be? I keep seeing people say that but can never really give an example. I can maybe see kids using that but in the adult workforce this has no use.
@@ronaldbardalez6318 False.
Dex is also meant for traveling.
You can carry a portable monitor and a foldable keyboard and compact mouse.
It's not hard to do.
Foldable keyboards exist.
Rollable keyboards exist.
Compact mice exist.
They each can fit in a jacket pocket for example and you can all bring a small portable monitor with you in a bookbag.
It's not hard to do.
@1:06 - your desk set up and posture is screaming for an adjustment. That poor Veridesk is taking up so much desktop space.
Your single monitor is so close to you. It should be at least an arms length away when seated properly.
This will benefit your neck, back and eyes.
Please ask for an ergo assessment! Your body will thank you later.
Be careful! You might not feel discomfort now but soon enough your shoulders, neck and wrists are going to be paying the price.
Good luck! 🖥
Ppl are so sleep on the true capabilites that Samsung flagship phones have
Cool idea, but I would need a much larger screen to do my work for the day.
You can connect it to as large a screen you like
Samsung needs to allow samsung dex to be fullscreen on any display
So you are going to carry a phone and a monitor in place of a laptop?
You can technically carry. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse with a casting device. If you have a Z Fold a monitor probably is not needed although I’m guessing the screen on the Galaxy is pretty large itself.
Very cool!
Never understand how people use iPhone still lol
Can you use Dex and be on a phone call at the same time?
Yes
Where. Can. I. Get. DEX. Please. Dex
i dont know if dex has this issue, but one of the issues with mobile OS's in general when trying to use them for real workflow, is that they can't do anything in the background. if you dock an iPad to a monitor, or pair a mouse and keyboard to it in an effort to make it like a laptop, it will become clear pretty quick. you don't realize how much is happening in the background when using a laptop or desktop until you try this. it's designed this way to save battery life I get that, but there needs to be an ability to change this. they put these desktop M-series chips in iPads with the power of a desktop, but as soon as you switch off of whatever is in the active window, it pauses. they can't multitask for shit. so i cant have a youtube video playing in the browser, then switch to a different tab. i can't start uploading a video to whatsapp and then swap to another app while that's happening.
Samsung has options to fix that issue.
Samsung Dex can run up to 10 apps simultaneously. 5 normally but you can extend it to 10 in the settings.
@@Kabliga more than 10. I've had up to 20 using Good Lock's MultiStar module.
carry an ipad with m series
0:56 "this is so much lighterrrrrrrr." 😂
Yup, that confirms she never used anything out of apple ecosystem until now.
Putting all eggs into a basket. How does it “make so much sense?”
Love photos of you much?! 😂
Is this the same as Android desktop mode?
No. It's not
Kinda of. It's close to a Chromebook.
Can never in 10yrs to come a phone is a phone can't do what laptop 💻 can do
Your phone can remote access and control your laptop and in doing so can do everything a laptop can do.
@@Kabliga haha 🤣 maybe you don't understand what you are saying, let me tell you something Sirr Apple iPad with m4 that the most powerful processor it just an iPad that why they still make laptop 💻 because they know laptop are more than phones and iPad
I can use dex to remote view and use my m3 Mac from anywhere, therefore harnessing the power of the Mac when I need it.
The most egregious part of this video is that you use an apple mouse. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone really use it in the wild. How do you use it? I have so many questions all about that damn mouse lol.
Everything else is super solid though!❤
Charging it is even more egregious
Switch switch switch!!!
one product for everything. makes sense. love it, but im all apple here, so i'll have to wait for 15 years (minimally).
WISH IT HAD SCREENRECORD WHILE USING DEX.
but irl shes like the emo dont talk to me vibe kinda girl. shes just awesome at emulating the youth on camera.
I thought she had a gigantic phone with a gigantic charger on her desk
S24 the goat
Why do u talk like THAAAT... my voice is like THAAAT
Windows Phone had this things a 7 years ago.
RIP to those who think Samsung is revolutionary. 😅😅
I am baffled how someone can be employed at CNET to review an old tech news with such little knowhow...
see samsung ? your marketing sucks.
apple pay attention !! INNOVATE!!!
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Wait until u get green line from samsung 🤣