Samsung Dex Identity Crisis! My Galaxy S24 Ultra Replaced My MacBook for the Day

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • I used Samsung Dex for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop.
    Read about Jessica's experience with Samsung Dex: cnet.us/vmd
    0:00 Replacing My Laptop with Samsung Dex
    1:21 Samsung Dex Just Makes Sense
    2:29 Using Samsung Dex for Daily Tasks
    5:32 Samsung Dex Has Room for Improvement
    7:04 Dex Works For Most of What I Need
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Komentáře • 247

  • @Jimmyfly215
    @Jimmyfly215 Před měsícem +187

    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.

    • @JerahNeptune
      @JerahNeptune Před měsícem +8

      It's on 23 ultra, didn't even know what it was until now lmao

    • @Jimmyfly215
      @Jimmyfly215 Před měsícem +22

      @@JerahNeptune I could be wrong but I think it’s been on Samsung phones several years. It is really nice on their tablets too

    • @elinx7641
      @elinx7641 Před měsícem +11

      Its on my s10e lmao and it still works well

    • @Mikein203
      @Mikein203 Před měsícem +6

      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.

    • @posr8ofclmb
      @posr8ofclmb Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @denzelbuka1019
    @denzelbuka1019 Před měsícem +113

    An Apple girl who acknowledges Samsung's good stuff. You're the first.

    • @shomari17
      @shomari17 Před měsícem +6

      If Samsung did a better job marketing their on features and product we wouldn't have this problem would we.

    • @denzelbuka1019
      @denzelbuka1019 Před měsícem +3

      @@shomari17 No. We wouldn't.

    • @Watch-0w1
      @Watch-0w1 Před měsícem

      No1 advertise lapdock. IDK why

  • @josefrancisco6706
    @josefrancisco6706 Před měsícem +75

    Dex has been around for a while. Android's biggest flaw is they don't make commercials highlighting features. Apple is king of focusing on one thing while giving users a minor upgrade on the next gen device.

    • @shomari17
      @shomari17 Před měsícem +7

      BINGO!!!!!! I just made this exact comment...Android and SAMSUNG specifically has a Marketing issue, and has one for years

    • @Mr-Khubaib.
      @Mr-Khubaib. Před měsícem +1

      Yeah I've been using multiple users feature on Android and it's working great for me but not many people know that this feature exists so there are less enhancements over the last few years 😢

  • @shomari17
    @shomari17 Před měsícem +48

    CNET is doing a more effective job of promoting Samsung products and features than Samsung itself.

  • @dannnnn809
    @dannnnn809 Před měsícem +94

    SAMSUNG must improve Samsung Dex more, every launch of the Samsung Galaxy S Series. Samsung Dex is not given much attention

    • @ICDeadPeeps
      @ICDeadPeeps Před měsícem +7

      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.

    • @diwaalejandrogalvez796
      @diwaalejandrogalvez796 Před měsícem +3

      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.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem +6

      ​@@diwaalejandrogalvez796Samsung has barely promoted DeX.

    • @joseabraham777
      @joseabraham777 Před měsícem +3

      Dex is amazing but almost nobody uses it.

    • @lazyreuvin
      @lazyreuvin Před měsícem

      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.

  • @tevii3514
    @tevii3514 Před měsícem +30

    Can't believe a major channel like CNET dedicated a video to Samsung Dex while lots of "reviewers" fail to even mention it in their reviews. CNET we appreciate you ❤

  • @gogreengameon2146
    @gogreengameon2146 Před měsícem +120

    Apple will never allow iPhone to do this and eat into their Mac products.

    • @posr8ofclmb
      @posr8ofclmb Před měsícem +2

      Apple already does.

    • @user-ms8qg2rz5s
      @user-ms8qg2rz5s Před měsícem +2

      @@posr8ofclmblike how ?

    • @AnupShetti
      @AnupShetti Před měsícem +6

      ⁠please explain?
      I've an IPad pro and iPhone, I could never leave my laptop behind, because of the limitation of iPadOS.

    • @joseabraham777
      @joseabraham777 Před měsícem +3

      Dex isn’t eating laptop PCs, is a very very cool feature but almost nobody use it, but is great to have that option.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem

      Dumb comment.
      iPhones having a feature like Dex is NOTHING like iPads having MacOS which would actually cannibalize their Macbook sales.
      iPhones with a Dex feature will NOT eat into Macbook sales whatsoever. Pro users know how much power they need. iPhones use PASSIVE cooling. They lack the power needed for heavy work flows that Macbook Pros can provide.

  • @shomari17
    @shomari17 Před měsícem +15

    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.

    • @Watch-0w1
      @Watch-0w1 Před měsícem

      Maybe is a Korean thing because lg have their own dex

    • @seojun3101
      @seojun3101 Před měsícem

      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

    • @ljacobs357
      @ljacobs357 Před měsícem +1

      It's because American CZcams enablers don't really care about anything but Apple.

    • @anuraij
      @anuraij Před měsícem

      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.

  • @ronaldbardalez6318
    @ronaldbardalez6318 Před měsícem +15

    Yeah, that's what I said... "I don't think I could ever switch". Now I'm posting this comment on an S24 Ultra

  • @SpolemaYardley
    @SpolemaYardley Před měsícem +28

    They should really focus on dex. Could be the next big thing big if they take it really, really seriously

  • @tevii3514
    @tevii3514 Před měsícem +6

    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

  • @Jayden-lr2mm
    @Jayden-lr2mm Před měsícem +11

    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

  • @lSeKToRl
    @lSeKToRl Před měsícem +46

    Glad to see shes now a DEXster.

  • @AlienWavesTV
    @AlienWavesTV Před měsícem +3

    Use good lock multistar to improve the resolution of dex. You can do 4k60. There are 21:9 resolutions too, so no balck bars.

  • @ArquellEastland
    @ArquellEastland Před měsícem +17

    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!

  • @CaptainFSU
    @CaptainFSU Před měsícem +24

    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.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem +4

      DeX has been around since the S8. If it hasn't revolutionized anything yet, it never will.

    • @shomari17
      @shomari17 Před měsícem +2

      ​@@nickthaskaterSamsung never market the feature, that's their problem. They don't know how to advertise features and connect with the ppl

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem +4

      @@shomari17 pretty much. They also don't include the feature on sub-flagship models, which negates the impact it can have on "developing countries."

    • @ABStuff
      @ABStuff Před měsícem +4

      Dex is only available on Samsung's expensive flagships, which people "in developing countries" mostly cannot afford.

    • @bassyey
      @bassyey Před měsícem

      @@nickthaskater And you have to have a monitor with USB-C uptream/downstream. That's more expensive than regular monitor too.

  • @matthewshahbazi3840
    @matthewshahbazi3840 Před měsícem +9

    Dex with Samsung smart monitor doesn't need cable and be a more computer

  • @wensonchang6077
    @wensonchang6077 Před měsícem +13

    im more impressed that a daily apple user was even WILLING to try an android product. most apple users i know are diehard users that REFUSE to even keep an open mind.

    • @robhughes8516
      @robhughes8516 Před měsícem

      I think you are confusing Android users with iPhone users here. Android users have so much hatred towards anything Apple, including the users of apple products. Look at the comment section of any comparison… you won’t see an Apple user (hardly) attacking users of other systems with such hatred and animosity as an Android user, mostly Samsung, does.
      Apple users generally could care less about what phone you use, maybe it’s because the majority use iPhones (and that is a fact) I don’t know but Android/samsung people are toxic… you’ll probably see that in response to this comment so I’ll just sit back and watch them prove what I just stated.

    • @kyuzosensei
      @kyuzosensei Před měsícem

      ​@@robhughes8516
      That's because in the real world, Apple users equate Android users to being less wealthy and people of poor taste. Also, Apple phones and tablets, regardless of their enhanced chipsets, the software/ firmware is overly simplified in the name of being easy. Which ironically, most Apple users in the real world (from my experiences) don't even know how to use Airdrop and have a hard time just adding a new contact.
      Also, despite being impressed of how similar the users experience is across platforms, won't even consider Android in fear of being exiled from their peer group just for being a "green bubble", which is pretty hostile and petty.... that could be a reason why.
      Or how some people would say, a person who judges by not being an Applyte is an automatic "red flag". 😅

    • @wensonchang6077
      @wensonchang6077 Před měsícem +3

      @@robhughes8516 nah. you crazy.

  • @ljacobs357
    @ljacobs357 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @gfive128
    @gfive128 Před měsícem +2

    If you didn't know, you can use it Wireless on a Samsung M series monitor and use the USB ports to plug in a wireless keyboard and mouse and wireless mode. You're still able to use your phone

  • @misael.maced0
    @misael.maced0 Před měsícem +7

    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.

  • @morm2173
    @morm2173 Před měsícem +4

    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

  • @saywhat83
    @saywhat83 Před měsícem +2

    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".

  • @tbogdane1610
    @tbogdane1610 Před měsícem +1

    And with those black bars on the monitor, you need a Good Lock module and be able to use ultra wide monitors

  • @harrmick6218
    @harrmick6218 Před měsícem +7

    Also, if you have a laptop dock you can use dex as a laptop.
    Like NexDock
    Also use keyboard shortcuts.

  • @videobiker9131
    @videobiker9131 Před měsícem +5

    Thank you very much for really informative presentation. You did a really good job and I know you haven’t been doing this for very long, but you have great poise and you have a great future. 😊

  • @FenrirsBite77
    @FenrirsBite77 Před měsícem +2

    Been using Samsung Dex as my main Chromebook replacement and it rocks.

  • @gokuljosh1186
    @gokuljosh1186 Před měsícem +19

    You can enable an option to have dex at a higher resolution to fix the black bars on either sides when using wide monitor.
    Also, using apps for Samsung from Samsung appstore also helps with some apps not providing desktop features.

  • @gthin
    @gthin Před měsícem +1

    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!

  • @amazinglife_in
    @amazinglife_in Před měsícem +5

    Your simile makes me smile 😊 Thank you!

  • @ABStuff
    @ABStuff Před měsícem +2

    I've been using it since Galaxy Note 9 in 2019

  • @ninoluciosantiago
    @ninoluciosantiago Před měsícem +2

    DeX can run on ultrawide screen at high resolution but you need to download the utilities in Samsung Good Lock

  • @eminnyhernandezfernandez8181
    @eminnyhernandezfernandez8181 Před měsícem +2

    All I want to know is where to get that live wallpaper...

  • @oidirk
    @oidirk Před měsícem +4

    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.

    • @rwno1
      @rwno1 Před měsícem +2

      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 😊

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem

      MFA works fine while using DeX.

  • @miguelojera2356
    @miguelojera2356 Před měsícem +1

    Maybe the reason why Samsung didnt advertise DeX more often is because of the existence of Samsung laptops.
    I tried using DeX as my main computer too and it can function like one, given you dont use specific programs.

  • @alferdauzer
    @alferdauzer Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @Spoonfed78
    @Spoonfed78 Před měsícem +1

    Motorola also offers similar "Smart Connect" which has desktop mode, wireless and wired, and various other features such as phone on your laptop. Cast multiple individual apps to you PC, drag and drop and copy and paste, extend off screen like an monitor. Also connects phone storage as a drive on PC and cameras work as webcams with tracking snd background effects etc.
    like Dex phone still works while other things are running on monitor .
    When Apple announces can mirror on same brand laptop and have it in night stand mode and people be like wow. Videos like this are good, sticking to just one brand awareness of what may work for you is lost.

  • @mocasorla2753
    @mocasorla2753 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @xyksnk2390
    @xyksnk2390 Před měsícem +2

    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
    😅

  • @PSYCHOV3N0M
    @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @lazyreuvin
    @lazyreuvin Před měsícem

    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.

  • @biasedthoughts
    @biasedthoughts Před měsícem +1

    Dex can still be pretty glitchy with tablets but it does come in super handy.
    Apple would be insane to add a feature like this. Apple is here to make money why would they make an iPad/iPhone work like a laptop when they could sell both. Samsung laptops are still pretty disappointing, good thing dex around.

  • @Kabliga
    @Kabliga Před měsícem

    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.

  • @PSYCHOV3N0M
    @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem

    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.

  • @rinzualapachuau9675
    @rinzualapachuau9675 Před měsícem +4

    samsung Dex is ❤❤❤

  • @ahakimmk
    @ahakimmk Před měsícem +1

    Dex with AR glasses such as Xreal Air is end of the PC, all in your pocket with you wherever you go!!! 🎉😎

  • @Shahzada
    @Shahzada Před měsícem

    Dex can be a daily driver it just depends on what kind of work you do. Office 365, or cloud-based applications should work normally it's just the app developer needs to optimise these apps. Modern mobile devices are pretty cable with the hardware we are at almost laptop-level RAM and storage. They just need to optimise these more and most people will forget laptops

  • @almostinanambo
    @almostinanambo Před měsícem +1

    You can get powered DEX docks too with outlet hubs 😄

  • @geoffrey-lund
    @geoffrey-lund Před měsícem +3

    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.

    • @thedjogdogg
      @thedjogdogg Před měsícem +5

      Battery gets charged as it's plugged in.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem

      ​@@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.

    • @SilvioBritto
      @SilvioBritto Před 23 dny

      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.

  • @Poryotis
    @Poryotis Před měsícem +1

    Dex has its niche. I've used it at times when the internet went down at work.

    • @Tom-dw7fi
      @Tom-dw7fi Před měsícem

      Hi I think if you use a USB cable to connect, it won't be a problem

  • @SilvioBritto
    @SilvioBritto Před 23 dny

    For edition of photos and videos I recommend start with the Samsung's Gallery app itself. Surprisingly capable. The collage options, to answer the video at 06:09 , are very easy to use and full of options. The video editing is also competent.

  • @rwno1
    @rwno1 Před měsícem +5

    Nicely Done! DEX should get more attention and developers to maximise the platform! I use it more than my laptops and I am a Management consultant! It is not supposed to replace your laptop, but useful in a pinch. Consider it like a Leatherman Multitool, it does not replace your toolbox but useful in pinch or away from home 😊

    • @rwno1
      @rwno1 Před měsícem +1

      Even my firm has the ability to use VDI and they say it is not supposed to replace your work laptop, but is very useful if you are entertaining clients or on business trips and don't want to lug around a laptop that could get lost or stolen. This is also how I use DeX for holidays and trips in hotels using wireless Dex on Samsung TV's with Netflix, spotify and even Xbox Cloud!

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem +1

      Actually Dex CAN definitely replace a laptop for 99% of people who don't need a ton of power for highly demanding professional workloads.

  • @christopherboyd3311
    @christopherboyd3311 Před měsícem +2

    My work gives me a cell phone and a laptop. By the time we get to the S25 it should only be one.

  • @Joshua_Lawrence
    @Joshua_Lawrence Před měsícem

    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.

  • @vivekpraseed918
    @vivekpraseed918 Před měsícem

    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

  • @agprime
    @agprime Před měsícem +1

    I worked on my s23 plus using dex and connected to a monitor and mouse.

  • @verakuyful
    @verakuyful Před měsícem +1

    I enjoy using DEX. There's a lot to learn and also work around with some apps. About 95% of the time DEX will get the job done without a heavy laptop.

  • @rikko47
    @rikko47 Před měsícem +1

    Ppl are so sleep on the true capabilites that Samsung flagship phones have

  • @honeymak
    @honeymak Před měsícem +1

    only arm apps hopefully will do the cross over

  • @JJs_playground
    @JJs_playground Před měsícem +1

    Well laptops are using ARM architecture which is in cell phones. So they're about as powerful.

  • @Vanquisher24
    @Vanquisher24 Před měsícem +1

    We could use Windows Emulator on Dex to run Windows Only Apps since the S24 Ultra has a powerful processor. 💪

  • @Vlican
    @Vlican Před měsícem

    I'm glad DEX still exists even though it's not placed at the forefront of their product features. The problem with these solutions (DEX or Tablet OSes) is that they can never cover that last 10% of the use cases that full PCs/MACs can.

  • @gthin
    @gthin Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @ronaldbardalez6318
    @ronaldbardalez6318 Před měsícem

    My most annoying setting is the mouse scroll wheel direction. I'm used to scroll in reverse on macOS. I wish there was a setting to revert that on Dex. Mouse use is confusing because of it.

    • @CallMeRabbitzUSVI
      @CallMeRabbitzUSVI Před měsícem +1

      There always is, enabling labs and allows you to control those things

  • @lisacat6306
    @lisacat6306 Před měsícem

    I never heard about this product. Great video teaching me something new. 😊

  • @GregWarma
    @GregWarma Před měsícem +1

    Very cool!

  • @deanfeldman2505
    @deanfeldman2505 Před 4 dny

    Not copying links was the main problem I had but it looks like it's possible

  • @msquirrel1
    @msquirrel1 Před měsícem +6

    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.

  • @rosariodagosto6484
    @rosariodagosto6484 Před měsícem

    Where. Can. I. Get. DEX. Please. Dex

  • @carlostavaresjr958
    @carlostavaresjr958 Před měsícem +5

    DEX isn't a full laptop replacement, If anything its a good Thin client to RDP or RDS or even Citrix. DEX is good for small tasks.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem

      You don't need DeX to do RDP etc.

    • @carlostavaresjr958
      @carlostavaresjr958 Před měsícem

      @@nickthaskater No kidding.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem

      @@carlostavaresjr958 so why make a statement connecting the two?

    • @carlostavaresjr958
      @carlostavaresjr958 Před měsícem

      @@nickthaskater My comment was towards the video indicated that DEX is a laptop replacement. It's not. The a great tool from expand your phones productivity but not a laptop replacement.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem

      @@carlostavaresjr958 the video says it can do most of what a PC can do, but that there are key functions which it can't do as well. The video also goes through a number of ways in which it comes up short on the things that it can do.
      I used DeX as my daily PC for three years. It's absolutely capable of doing the day to day stuff an average person uses a PC for.
      Suggesting that it's only good to serve as a thin client shows a) you probably haven't actually used DeX, and b) a fundamental misunderstanding of both DeX and remote desktop applications on Android.
      Your comment is nothing short of misinformation.

  • @hunkydrewy
    @hunkydrewy Před měsícem

    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.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem

      They're called lapdocks and they already exist. Look up Nexdock for example.

  • @gr8bkset-524
    @gr8bkset-524 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @TylerHilliard
    @TylerHilliard Před měsícem

    Limitations make it sound like a computer from 2010. So I guess another decade in processing power, but exponential improvement so just another year or two maybe

  • @phoenixbyrd79
    @phoenixbyrd79 Před 2 dny

    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!

  • @RodrigoEsquivel76
    @RodrigoEsquivel76 Před měsícem +1

    try Dex wireless, welcome to my TED Talk!!!

  • @Vedoughnut
    @Vedoughnut Před měsícem +1

    Samsung has a video editor as well. Might work better than Adobe!

  • @anthonydentice8180
    @anthonydentice8180 Před měsícem +1

    Been using dex for years

  • @Aggie4life77
    @Aggie4life77 Před měsícem +3

    The Dex feature was first tried by Motorola way back with the Atrix. Phones just simply wasn’t powerful enough back then. Now they are. With that said, Apple would never allow this because it would kill their low end Mac sales and even iPad sales in some regard. This is also the reason why they haven’t put full Mac OS on an iPad!

    • @Spoonfed78
      @Spoonfed78 Před měsícem

      Motorola still have their version on Edge series phones. There's quite a bit of other connectivity too, including that wow thing Apple announced 😂

  • @ShirtPapa
    @ShirtPapa Před měsícem

    Putting all eggs into a basket. How does it “make so much sense?”

  • @4000Wiggins
    @4000Wiggins Před měsícem

    Cool idea, but I would need a much larger screen to do my work for the day.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem +4

      You can connect it to as large a screen you like

  • @lSeKToRl
    @lSeKToRl Před měsícem +4

    If you don't AAA game then yes it can do everything.

    • @brianmccaig
      @brianmccaig Před měsícem

      Not many employers would allow you play AAA games at work

    • @lSeKToRl
      @lSeKToRl Před měsícem

      @@brianmccaig No one is gonna use Dex for work. It is a security nightmare to have personal device for work. And employers would rather deploy laptops that will last longer than a phone and can't easily break or get lost.

  • @richmahogany1710
    @richmahogany1710 Před měsícem

    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.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem

      Samsung has options to fix that issue.

    • @Kabliga
      @Kabliga Před měsícem

      Samsung Dex can run up to 10 apps simultaneously. 5 normally but you can extend it to 10 in the settings.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem +1

      @@Kabliga more than 10. I've had up to 20 using Good Lock's MultiStar module.

  • @MrModikoe
    @MrModikoe Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @gthin
    @gthin Před měsícem

    0:56 "this is so much lighterrrrrrrr." 😂
    Yup, that confirms she never used anything out of apple ecosystem until now.

  • @karanjoshi2662
    @karanjoshi2662 Před měsícem +1

    Dex is great for tablets but not the best with monitors yet.

    • @nickthaskater
      @nickthaskater Před měsícem +2

      There is essentially no difference between DeX on Galaxy Tab and DeX on a phone to an external monitor.

  • @maxa6430
    @maxa6430 Před 11 dny

    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. 😂😂

  • @tevii3514
    @tevii3514 Před měsícem +2

    Calling all Dexperts😂

  • @vivekpraseed918
    @vivekpraseed918 Před měsícem

    Is this the same as Android desktop mode?

  • @allday314
    @allday314 Před 29 dny

    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.

  • @JustXavier
    @JustXavier Před měsícem

    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!❤

  • @trails247
    @trails247 Před měsícem +1

    You could have used Photoshop on the web... Tons better

  • @isaacvale918
    @isaacvale918 Před 9 dny

    I litrally just used dex for work last week

  • @javtimestwo
    @javtimestwo Před měsícem

    @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! 🖥

  • @kegidz
    @kegidz Před 21 dnem

    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.

  • @unkown34x33
    @unkown34x33 Před měsícem +1

    I really hate both... but the Samsung dax it's a very very nice idea!

  • @Aggie4life77
    @Aggie4life77 Před měsícem +7

    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!

    • @ronaldbardalez6318
      @ronaldbardalez6318 Před měsícem +2

      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.

    • @anyadike
      @anyadike Před měsícem +1

      When it first came out, I know a few CZcamsrs 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).

    • @superiortoall22
      @superiortoall22 Před měsícem

      @@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.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem

      ​@@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.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @fordsolution6714
    @fordsolution6714 Před měsícem +1

    Dax is awesome

  • @njinelson502
    @njinelson502 Před měsícem +1

    Can never in 10yrs to come a phone is a phone can't do what laptop 💻 can do

    • @Kabliga
      @Kabliga Před měsícem

      Your phone can remote access and control your laptop and in doing so can do everything a laptop can do.

    • @njinelson502
      @njinelson502 Před měsícem

      @@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

    • @Kabliga
      @Kabliga Před měsícem

      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.

  • @Jodinn
    @Jodinn Před měsícem

    I thought she had a gigantic phone with a gigantic charger on her desk

  • @Pixl8dwhmsy
    @Pixl8dwhmsy Před měsícem

    one product for everything. makes sense. love it, but im all apple here, so i'll have to wait for 15 years (minimally).