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Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by SyneRyder »

metaphor wrote: post #148
danjoc wrote: post #73

>blah blah did it first Tablets had been done before without success, then Apple released the iPad. You don't have to be first to market to win. The failure of others in the same segment is not a predictor of future failure. Execution is everything. I was already doing this in 2013 with a Nexus 5. I had a wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, wireless display connection, wireless charging, and Linux for Android running…

> ...enough bandwidth to push 4K at a decent refresh rate. What general productivity task at mobile compute scale would optimally leverage 4K resolution at a decent refresh rate?

Photoshop, perhaps?

The DeX already runs a version of Photoshop, and the Samsung store folks were pushing the DeX as an option for website development, especially as their browser supports both desktop & mobile modes. (If I recall correctly, I think he even said the desktop browser has some developer tools built-in, but I haven't been back to the store to check that.)

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by Risinia »

darklajid wrote: post #160
Risinia wrote: post #87

Okay, I will reformulate my reply here since I read all the answers just now. As I said earlier, I backered a promising lapdock with the Smartphone as the central source of power. It allows you to plug your phone to a laptop device with a 13" screen, trackpad and speakers. I am just dropping you this here if you want more information about the Mirabook from Miraxess : https://miraxess.com/miraxess-products/mirabook/

I like that a lot! Unfortunately I don't see a release date and I don't see how I can easily check if my device is compatible (it's USB C - OnePlus 5, but "Smartphone with DisplayPort over USB C technology"? I don't know). If this were available NOW and .. ship/sell to me, then I'd give this a try in a heartbeat.

Yeah, just like Sentio, it is not available already. First beta testers will receive it in January, I hope I will be a part of it! Then, first deliveries will come to May according to their news.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by pjmlp »

teamhappy wrote: post #182
pjmlp wrote: post #176

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not everywhere. Here in Europe, contracts are the exception not the rule. Most people just charge with 15 to 20 euros their SIM card whenever they feel like it, and have to pay full price for mobile phone. Or pay it in rates to only have it unlocked from the network at the end of two years, so they are going to use that phone until it dies or gets stolen.

> Here in Europe, contracts are the exception not the rule. I'm pretty sure that hasn't been true for years.

Data to back it up please, since you are pretty sure?

"Around 70% of customers in Western Europe and China use prepaid phones with the figure rising to over 90% for customers in India and Africa"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepay_mobile_phone

I only know people with contracts regarding iPhone, which is the only affordable way to get them new in many of the European countries.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by golergka »

My chrome tab hangs dead from this page. My computer is an Apple's Mac Pro with Intel Xeon @ 3.5 Ghz and 32 Gb or RAM. Is that not enough to browse the internet nowadays?

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by robin_reala »

pjmlp wrote: post #193
teamhappy wrote: post #182

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Here in Europe, contracts are the exception not the rule. I'm pretty sure that hasn't been true for years.

Data to back it up please, since you are pretty sure? "Around 70% of customers in Western Europe and China use prepaid phones with the figure rising to over 90% for customers in India and Africa" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepay_mobile_phone I only know people with contracts regarding iPhone, which is the only affordable way to get them new in many of the European countries.

That data is from 2012. I don’t have any feeling for what it currently is (most people I know are on contract, but that’s specifically the people I know), so it would be good to see up to date data.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by Nani22 »

DennisAleynikov wrote: post #171
vfXander wrote: post #114

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's pretty much like Sentio (old Andronium Superbook). I backed one while ago, finally I should receive mine within a month!

Same can't wait for the superbooks to ship! It will truly complete my phone as a transforming computer dream. I've already fully switched to only using DeX as a desktop environment, and I'm in the Nov-Dec batch for Sentio :) I've already got a lot done even without the superbook, with all the delays they've had haha. https://www.youtube.com/c/DennisAleynikov

Your samsung will never be able to display dex on the superbook. I've seen that on XDA forums.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by teamhappy »

pjmlp wrote: post #193
teamhappy wrote: post #182

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Here in Europe, contracts are the exception not the rule. I'm pretty sure that hasn't been true for years.

Data to back it up please, since you are pretty sure? "Around 70% of customers in Western Europe and China use prepaid phones with the figure rising to over 90% for customers in India and Africa" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepay_mobile_phone I only know people with contracts regarding iPhone, which is the only affordable way to get them new in many of the European countries.

    > while in Europe the proportion is 50%, reaching 75% in
    > Northwestern Europe as compared to 40% in South-Eastern
    > European states.
https://www.globalrewardsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/GRS...

Data is from 2015. Given the overall trend I wouldn't be surprised if even more people have switched to contract by now.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by DennisAleynikov »

p1esk wrote: post #68
joenathanone wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have a Samsung Dex, I only use it now to charge my phone. It's useful but not useful enough. It's the sort of experience that works in a pinch but a laptop or desktop delivers a much better desktop experience, and there is no proper RDP app. The MS RDP app doesn't go full screen. For this to catch on, in my mind, it needs to provided an experience that can replace a desktop, otherwise having to have a dock, monitor…

MS RDP app doesn't go full screen Wow, this a deal breaker.

I successfully use a windows machine through DeX with the Microsoft RD app, but maybe I have developer mode on as several others pointed out (it forces windows to be resizable). Most apps are okay with running in a 16:9 1080p screen even if the display scaling causes issues.

Amazon Spaces also has "first party" support.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by mrmondo »

Bit of an odd comment but - as an observation around the branding - when Australian's pronounce 'DeX' it sounds like 'Dicks'.

I'm not having a go but I did also find it genuinely funny.

Re: Samsung DeX

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Post by thinkMOAR »

SyneRyder wrote: post #189
danjoc wrote: post #73

>blah blah did it first Tablets had been done before without success, then Apple released the iPad. You don't have to be first to market to win. The failure of others in the same segment is not a predictor of future failure. Execution is everything. I was already doing this in 2013 with a Nexus 5. I had a wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, wireless display connection, wireless charging, and Linux for Android running…

The DeX stand has some regular USB ports (and an Ethernet jack!) in the back, so you can already plug a wired keyboard & mouse directly into those. I think the DeX is limited to a 1920 x 1080p display, though.

indeed it doesn't do more then fullHD, but im pretty sure the box says 4k. A colleague of mine got one few weeks ago, and we noticed that.
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