NexDock 360: Your Next Laptop Could Be Your Phone!

[@oogiedragonus]

I already got my 360 on the road with me for work, and I love it! The wife loves her 360 for homeschooling our children. It was well worth the wait.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nice! Glad to hear you're digging them.

[@stevenmelendez798]

Steven

[@ccroy2001]

I think you touched on the hardest part: You have to plan your phone and laptop purchase together. My Pixel has no display out or desktop mode I'm aware off, because Chromebooks! I assume Google is in no hurry to make a toes that steps on Chrome OS toes.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's the most frustrating thing about pixels. I wish we had at least screen mirroring.

[@MandoMTL]

My view of Google and their products can be summed up in a quote from the movie Zoolander. “Mugatu is so hot right now he could take a crap, wrap it in tinfoil, put a couple fish hooks on it and sell it to Queen Elizabeth as earrings.”

[@farishanafiah8461]

At the moment, there are very few phones out there that has HDMI ALT video output support.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@John T Smith If you can go beyond Samsung, there's also Huawei, LG, and Motorola.

[@williamcroysdill1823]

You can get 3rd party software to mirror your screen

[@TehJellyLord]

Honestly, I’m getting really interested in this as a dock for the upcoming Steam Deck. The Steam Deck is not only a strong gaming PC, but it can also be used for… anything a PC can be used for. And we already know it’ll work with any dock that has a type-c connection. So instead of buying a standard dock, a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, I could just buy this and it would be even more convenient. This is honestly looking really nice.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup! Nailed it. Tho I would still probably pack a controller too 😁

[@farishanafiah8461]

I'm also looking to the Steam Deck. Steam has much more interesting catalogue than Nintendo Switch.

[@IkesTechTalk]

This concept is so cool and truly pushes into the "one device that does Everything". Phone on the go, plug it in and get a full desktop mode to say video edit or something where you'd need the bigger display

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Drives me crazy when techies downplay these kinds of accessories.

[@IkesTechTalk]

@@SomeGadgetGuy exactly this is the literal definition of being techy finding new and interesting ways to use our tech 😂

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@GodisGracious1031Ministries But we don't see that on Android until 2017 when both Samsung and Huawei came up with DeX and Easy Projection respectively.

[@Dia1Up]

Posting as a second comment, as a completely different thought. I wish more phones had the battery by-pass like the Sonys do. (you did a great job talking about it on a previous video) Plugging a phone into this, not charging the phone, just powering it from the internal battery of the NexDock. Or you know, any other instance you want to use a phone while plugged in without degrading the battery

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

No joke. HS power control should be mandatory.

[@MandoMTL]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Imagine a world where these companies weren't doing everything to ensure we bought from them as much as possible by all means necessary.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@-aexc- Sony and ASUS are already doing it, so it's a matter of time before other more popular brands do it as well.

[@MrVampify]

Commenting well after the fact. I use my steamdeck with a dock and it's my primary computing device. I moved my main rig to be a dedicated home server for filestorage and VR. I am coming close to achieving my dream of having one computer for all my use cases. Steamdeck is my portable gaming computer, and main desktop. Soon to be dual monitor laptop as well.

[@rblythin]

Mine should arrive on monday, exactly three weeks shy of 1 year since ordering. One benefit though is I got mine for 249. Looking forward to pairing it with my s10+ and 8GB raspberry pi to compliment my tab s5e tablet with keyboard cover. Thanks for the video, nice to see the first quality one uploaded on the 360 :)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Woot woot! My first was super late too. It's the "charm" of the brand.

[@rblythin]

@@SomeGadgetGuy agreed, at least nexdock always deliver in the end. Unlike other failed lapdock projects (sentio superbook etc)

[@phillipmorales8213]

Omg each generation is getting better and better!!! I'm legit just waiting for Stylus support then I'm all in!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh man... Stylus support would rock...

[@farishanafiah8461]

A bigger screen wouldn't hurt. After all, the NexDock Touch has a bigger 14.1" screen compared to the NexDock 2's 13.3" screen.

[@rblythin]

@@farishanafiah8461 Nexdock couldn't source enough 14.1 screens. They planned two more batches of the touch. The 360 screen although slightly smaller is a big improvement over the 14 model, which was the biggest complaint. It was too washed out with no way to adjust. Until covid ends, don't expect a bigger screen anytime soon. I'm glad my order was converted to a 360, after seeing how vastly better the screen is.

[@dinoypeter]

just buy a wacom bamboo tip and buy the soft nibs. just make sure increase touch senstivity is turned on. the accuracy is nlt very good though. what should be improved is the screen response time and refresh rate

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@dinoypeter Refresh rate is the least of its worries since it all depends on Android app behaviour.

[@Dave-ie1fs]

Going to shop around a bit, but defintely going to get one of these! So cool and smart idea, this will go great with Dex! Great video btw too on the information and explanation

[@marcosaez5207]

I wish this happened a few days ago... I was more comfortable buying a flagship and one of this than a medium phone and a mid lap

[@FAT8893]

I do agree with you. That said though, I do have a high-end Windows laptop mainly used for PC gaming and my Adobe work. Most of the time, I use my phone.

[@childofgod5115]

Great review ! I have no home pc and I'm running a home renovation business from my note 10+ but I would like a larger screen to work on contracts viewing pictures printing etc, I bought this phone because of dex but when I started shopping it was overwhelming all the accessories I needed to make it work as a pc. You hit the nail on the head 1 Cord plug and play baby! I'm sold Thanks for the great review.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Exactly the use case you might be interested in 👍

[@TheTheShizzler]

I also have that pixel USB A to C adaptor you plugged into your laptop. Totally a lifesaver

[@billlyell8322]

I have been using dex with a dock, monitor, mouse and keyboard, sdr, and battery bank. The dock plugs directly in the fone and can keep it charged with the battery bank if I want to include it(not required). This looks like a possible option to replace my monitor and keyboard if I wanted to travel light. Although I'm likely to keep my mouse as I detest track pads. My only issue is that this isn't very useful if they can't deliver it on purchase.

[@0x007A]

The NexDock 360 is worth the price especially if you already own a Samsung Galaxy S20/21/22 Ultra Smartphone and want to take advantage of Samsung DeX. The ability to pass-through external devices to the smartphone, whether an external storage device or an Ethernet adaptor outs it ahead of similar products on the market. I am using mine as a notebook computer replacement for web development, decentralised application development, and smart contract development, testing, and auditing. When I ordered a NexDock 360 earlier this year it took maybe 2 weeks to arrive. It feels more premium than my premium business-class ultra-notebook. It would be nice if Samsung partnered with NexDock to enable them to maintain a consistent inventory so some people are not waiting months for delivery. I agree a Bluetooth mouse is essential; trackpads feel awkward and not as precise but that is not the fault of NexDock.

[@mistamaog]

So it does exist, I was tempted to get one earlier in the year, but kept seeing the dates pushed back.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's the "charm" of buying one. My first was eight months late?

[@mistamaog]

@@SomeGadgetGuy But they are tempting, especially since both my V60 and S21+ support it.

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

This reminds me how Razer had a good idea going with Project Linda

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

From the Asus Transformers and PadFones, to the Moto Lapdocks, this idea keeps getting better.

[@NCXitlali]

Project Linda was the best!!! Shame it was never released but I can see why. Still, it was genius

[@chrisguest5528]

I just got one a few weeks ago but my use case is slightly different I use it with my surface for a second display and hmi input makes life so much easier when away from the office also works well with a fire stick

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

We did that for Marie for MONTHS at the beginning of the pandemic when we didn't know how long her work from home would be. It's such an incredibly useful tool. I'll never understand the techies that can't figure out how helpful it is to have an additional display at the ready.

[@blakejackson3174]

While I've always been intrigued by the concept, the reality of pricing still makes this hard to do myself or recommend to others. The NexDock is $340 (with the relatively exorbitant shipping cost included). A nice chromebook like the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is only $10 more at $349. For that $10 dollars, you additionally get a CPU, RAM, storage, and the other niceties that come along with a standalone laptop. Of course, you may lose out on performance for certain tasks, but the redundancy and no need for a physical tether make the chromebook a winner in my mind. Maybe what we should be pushing is for laptop manufacturers to start including video-in via USB-C. Then we can just buy a lower-spec laptop to use for basic tasks and then plug in our phones when we have some heavy lifting work that needs to be done.

[@farishanafiah8461]

The whole point of this lapdock is longevity. Since it doesn't have any CPU or GPU in it, you can use this thing for multiple devices for long. Sure that you can buy a standalone Chromebook at that price, but the overall performance will be lost in few years time.

[@blakejackson3174]

​@@farishanafiah8461 Longevity may be the goal, but it is definitely not a guarantee since only a minority of phone manufacturers/models support screen output. To make long term use of the lapdock, one would have to limit themselves to those phones having a desktop mode (very few!) when it came time to upgrade. Not sure that restriction is something I would want for myself or family/friends to whom I may offer advice.

[@immabeabitinactiveonthisac6700]

@@farishanafiah8461 If longevity is the goal then a built in battery is a bad idea because even if you take care of it it would die after like 4 years

[@tutacat]

Chromebook support length is awful. They literally write it on the wall. At least if you could install Linux (in a non-hacky way) then you could keep using it, but that doesn't undermine the awfully poor performance of the SoCs they use in them. Plus to run the display some laptops like that may require the GPU / computer to be on. Plus, it's more wasteful to make that which is worse and limited. Lets face it, basically no laptops have USB-DisplayPort input, and at that price point, they never will. You have to basically put the video input, at least some switching circuit, on the motherboard too. USB-DisplayPort is not a software feature, but connects the hardware directly to the GPU (that is why it's so cheap compared to a DisplayLink renderer)

[@molahi5779]

I kept it really simple and easy. I use a 13" Wimaxit monitor. I adheared a 20,000mah battery to the back of the monitor case, so I don't have to carry it separately. I have two 6" cables. One to put into the battery and one to put into my phone. I keep them both plugged into my monitor all the time. I use my GN20U as a keyboard and trackpad. I paid the same amount that I would have if I was getting the Nexdock, but I got it the SAME week I ordered it. So I am using it right now, instead of waiting for it. Also, if something goes wrong with one component, I just replace IT instead of replacing the whole thing. It's nice to have choices. 🙂

[@farishanafiah8461]

I can understand your point there. But from my personal experience, using the phone as the keyboard and trackpad never go well. Also, carrying that whole setup around can be a bit of a struggle. That is probably why this lapdock idea is still usable.

[@terryweaver2791]

I work on the road and have been using a Samsung tab with my Note 9 which i just upgraded and now I have the nexdock 360 in wireless I don't need to use all my data with the Hotspot and it works great! Also able to maximize my s23 ultra's power through Dex. Thank you for this review.

[@Zlagie]

Loving my 360! Took a while, ordered on February 5th... Stinkin' virus!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

At least you didnt get stuck at the tail end of the NexDock Touch order. 😅

[@Zlagie]

@@SomeGadgetGuy FUNNY THING about that, I seriously had my finger hovering over the purchase button for the NexDock touch during that final pre-order that never came to be. I thought "lemme save a little money this month and try again later." Welcome surprise to see that 360 model pop up 😎

[@technogi5222]

Could not agree more! It drives me crazy Samsung has not made a lapdock. I use dex a fair amount but would use it even more if I had a first party lapdock that would maybe let me use wireless Dex.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Drives me crazy. Dex would evolve so much faster as a standalone option.

[@farishanafiah8461]

But then again, you have to buy a Samsung phone in the first place... and I don't do that. I'm now rocking an LG V50 with its DualScreen case, so we do want to see a universal solution.

[@bkeaver644]

I have a second gen nexdock and love it. Its also held up really good. I love it.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Same. I still have that metal body NexDock. It's one of the best built accessories I've ever bought.

[@Peabody77]

Just pre-ordered my Nexdock 360 for use with my Raspberry pi 4 since I didn't know about these things until AFTER I bought my smartphone that DOESN'T support the ability to connect to this thing. Yea,"ouch!" and "ugh!" groans all around. Great video!

[@jhuegen]

i know this is an old video, but the Nexdock 360 is my go-to device for a datacenter crash cart replacement. I can easily plug into a server and have a ready to use console without dealing with dragging around a real crash cart or a laptop with $400+ crash cart adapter. They could sell 10x as many as they do today if they marketed it to IT professionals in this way.

[@druid84115]

If this had at least a 2K screen, and maybe a user replaceable battery I would definitely consider buying this. Another things stopping from moving to DEX only would be software support, has anyone who just uses DEX run into any problems?

[@farishanafiah8461]

2K and a larger 15.6" screen would be slick. Replaceable battery would be rather optimistic though if they keep that slim design.

[@druid84115]

@@farishanafiah8461 I know, a user replaceable battery would be hard to get. But a 15.6 inch convertible would be great, especially with pen support.

[@nostrace]

I've had a Galaxy s20 fe for about a month now. And I've always been interested in Dex. Now, I just came across those lapdocks and man are they compelling. I am so glad that you brought the Chromebook counter argument that the specs of a 3 year old Chromebook will become obsolete whereas the dock will last for many generations, or at least different phones. One thing I'd like to point out is the increased sense of security those docks could bring. Imagine a group of students working in a room, and one of them calls out to go get some food. The group leaves the room and their laptops there with a chance of being stolen. Well, the person using a lapdock can just bring its phone and not lose as much as the others. Who's laughing now!

[@FAT8893]

It's not just Chromebook, it's also about buying an actual laptop for the same price as the NexDock. I used to own a $400 actual laptop and it's terrible. I will never buy any actual laptop, be it Windows or Chromebook, under $500.

[@MandoMTL]

I'm so jaded by the current anti-consumer market that I think it borderline miraculous that Samsung brought us Dex. Literally no-one in my mainstream consumer circle of friends know it even exists. They look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them my PC is my S10 plugged into a 40$ usb-c hub, running Hdmi FHD to a monitor and a compact wireless kb/mouse combo. These docks have the potential to kill whole product lines. The big players will never develop them.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Makes me crazy cranky. Why keep selling this ridiculous idea of smartphone compute power while limiting how we can use that power?

[@MandoMTL]

@@SomeGadgetGuy $$$$$

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Couldn't have been more true, and Xiaomi is the worst offender of all. Not one of their phones, including the $1000+ Mi 11 Ultra, has USB-C 3.1 with video output support. I mean, I have to pay $1000+ for only USB-C 2.0? No way in h*ll I'd do that!

[@jjs71072]

I love the review, thanks for it!! Subscribed.

[@EdgarVillegasG]

This a great phone gadget, zero system administration laptop, also great for book reading. I still not very sure if it can take hand writing notes for a great tool for meetings and students.

[@dinoypeter]

What would really be cool with this is a z flip 3 with a larger battery; dex support; and a weaker processor and no ip rating so that it becomes cheaper. pairing that up with the 360 nexdock having stylus support would be a killer

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I'm kinda bummed Samsung didn't opt for the 870.

[@696969bold]

I adore my Nexdock! paired with DeX and a mouse. Great commentary on durability across time.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Dex is such a monster feature for Samsung. I really hope they continue to push it. Makes me nervous seeing phones like the Z Flip exclude it...

[@ReeceCoza]

Great video! I sold my first gen nexdock few years ago but with touch/360 plus things like geforce now on phones I'm in the market again! Although usually uperfect sell the x 14 for 390 AUD on Australian ebay which is fair bit cheaper then nexdock

[@lricci007]

I became interested in the 360, because I wanted a computer as fast as my phone. I have an old desktop in my office that takes 5 min to boot up and I've wanted to replace it, but I thought why not connect my phone to a monitor rather than spend the money on a really expensive computer. This is perfect, love it!

[@FAT8893]

8:35 The NexDock 360 is now $349 including shipping cost. But even at that price, the laptops I can find at Best Buy only has 4GB RAM, 64/128 GB eMMC storage, and Intel Celeron CPU. Some refurbished laptops with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD runs on much older 5th/6th gen Intel Core CPU. Even when looking at Chromebooks, things aren't much different. The only most sensible $349 laptop I can find on Best Buy is the Samsung Galaxy Book Go with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC and Windows 11 ARM, but even that only has 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage. I have my four-year-old Huawei Mate 20 that I bought secondhand for $140 and can easily decimate all those $349 Windows and Chromebook laptop.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Now in January 2023, the wired NexDock 360 cost $299. I can't see a combination of a separate monitor, keyboard, mouse, USB hub, and battery power for such price. Also, there's no point going for $300 Windows or Chromebook laptop when they all have crappy CPUs.

[@anthonyjarrad141]

Using my nexdock360 for lots of typing, I just disable track pad and use the touch screen if needed

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nice tip! Yeah it's funny, but even on a phone without a desktop mode, typing on a real keyboard is so nice...

[@GeetMadan]

I love this conversation. I am thinking of getting this setup to carry instead of my CAD work laptop when I am traveling, when I know I won’t be playing with 3D models. But I am not sure if Anything is better than or equivalent to Samsung dex. What has your experience been like with Motorola’s desktop mode?

[@GeetMadan]

@@nickthaskater I use solidworks for work on their own VPN (can’t use anything else), But I rarely use solidworks while traveling. So a nex dock and a desktop mode compatible phone would be ideal for notes, meetings, general document editing and other day to day tasks

[@lany_07gaming]

That's nice for online classes,great review as always.👍

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

😊👍

[@bobxstar]

Will be using my phone with this in the meantime until the Steam Deck releases. Yes, the Deck will be a little more bulky, but will be fine.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

REALLY excited for Steam Deck, and when it gets here, I'll have a NexDock ready to game with it 😄

[@MitchellMillennial]

Now if we could only get manufactures to do power through on phones like Asus and Sony

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

HS Power Control should be mandatory on all phones.

[@MitchellMillennial]

@@SomeGadgetGuy that would literally make this a viable laptop replacement for the majority of users.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

💯

[@theChristianChristian]

Hi there! Great video! Really wanting more detail on the specs. When it rotates does the keyboard lock functionality? What are all the ports it has? Does this have any type of camera? I think the camera would be the biggest deal breaker for me in a virtual society.

[@GroundedTech]

Made me want to play Megaman X. Looks like a great piece of kit. The Windows 10 Mobile Continuum dock hit me in the feels.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

There's never a wrong time to revisit MegaMan.

[@filipjovanovic8138]

Just wish they made a 1440p/1600p version. That would be perfect. Edit: One more cool thing that not many people consider with these devices is that truly unthrottled mobile data plans are now a thing, whereas hotspot and tablet plans still get throttled. If you're very mobile and need reliable internet, that's pretty sweet. Definitely better than paying extra for a tablet plan and getting throttled, or using the phone's hotspot data for a normal laptop and still getting throttled. Couple it with a stronger PC at home that you can remote into with Parsec or Moonlight, and you have the perfect "Do it all" machine.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Yup, definitely agree about mobile data and hotspot data throttling practices. You don't have to worry about throttling if the mobile data isn't being throttled.

[@OSXMatrixMoDs]

Didn't a company make a laptop shell that you can put your phone in the keyboard section? I think it was razer. I'd prefer that then having it loose on the side.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Project Linda. They made a concept, but I think it would have been a poor solution. Runs the phone hotter, and it's proprietary to ONE phone form factor. I think this kind of portable monitor solution is more practical and likely cheaper to make.

[@2011Kestrel]

I was hoping you would review the NexDock and possibly compare it to the Uperfect - thanks. One of the apps I’m using a lot works WAY better on my android phone than the iOS version does on my iPad, but the app is also harder to see on the relatively small screen of my phone. I thought about buying an android tablet, but I would rather buy something to use with my android phone, and these two docks are the leading contenders. I appreciate you showing the on screen controls, I don’t think either company mentions it at all on their websites. Are the on screen controls the same between the two? Or is one better than the other? I wanted to point out that the Uperfect has a 10,000 mAh battery and dual speakers, while the NexDock has the extra port and 4 (1W) speakers, but only a 5,800 mAh battery. This info came from their respective websites, which may or may not be up to date. Picking my poison, the NexDock seems the better choice for me, being cheaper and with the extra port. And I carry a power bank around with me, so the difference in battery size wouldn’t affect me much. Again, thanks for the informative videos. I find them very helpful and informative. And entertaining. 😄

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah, the two seem to be VERY similar variations on the hardware. The monitor controls are practically identical. I'd be in the same boat. The extra battery is nice on the Uperfect, but I LOVE that extra accessory port.

[@AlexThePhenex]

NGL I love the "I surmise that it will not!"

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

😁

[@issaal-mahruqi4985]

Many Thanks for the great review and updates. I do have the Nexdock Touch, This 360 degree one is a step upgrade, However, I will be keen for the detachable keyboard one (Similar to the Uperfect X Pro, I just knew about from the Mr Gadgetguy 👏 )

[@farishanafiah8461]

Some people might think that kind of gadget is rather pointless but looking at the starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with no 5G support, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage for $1,100, you start to appreciate just how useful this kind of gadget is. Last year's S21 can now be bought as a used or secondhand item for as low as $500, and I still have around $200 to spare for accessories or peripherals like USB-C hubs. EDIT As for 6:43 to 7:01, I totally doubt something like the NexDock can displace laptop sales, at least for Windows. You even mentioned about palm rejection issue on Android, which is something Windows has no problem at all. I always see the NexDock and Android Desktop Mode as a disruptor for Chromebook laptop, not for Windows laptop. So I can understand why Samsung develop DeX for PC software as Windows is still the preferred desktop OS for daily productivity work.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup!

[@FAT8893]

I did use Samsung's DeX for PC software on my Windows machine and I definitely love the flexibility of using both Android and Windows at the same time without any lag. There is however one problem though: You can't get any DRM-protected apps working on it. I tried to open Netflix on DeX for PC, but it didn't show up.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@FAT8893 Yes, DRM-protected apps like Amazon Prime Video also won't work on DeX for PC. Also, I read some comments saying that using DeX for PC on DeX-supported tablets won't work at all. I'm not sure how true is it since I don't have any Galaxy Tab model with me, so I can't comment any further.

[@Fuyu_Arashi99]

Just got mine yesterday, and so far i like it. My only real issue with it is the trackpad.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Trackpad not good?

[@0x007A]

@@WyattLite-n-inn it is the same as most trackpads so I use a Bluetooth mouse most of the time. That said, the built-in trackpad is not terrible compared to others.

[@sp0el]

Desktop mode won't make much sense unless it will become available in entry level smartphones. High end phones offering it are simply too expensive for the solution to become popular. Most entry level smartphones have CPUs more powerful than a Raspberry Pi anyway, not to mention something like Poco X3 Pro with 8XX Snapdragon for around 200$. All we really need is for Chrome OS to become part of Android (nobody needs dozens of different desktop modes from different manufacturers) and USB-C display out will make its way to more devices.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It worked great on the LG Velvet. Shame techies panned that phone.

[@farishanafiah8461]

We have to wait until Qualcomm and Mediatek give external display support for entry-level chipset. At least in Qualcomm's context, they do give external display support for midrange chipsets. That could explain why the Sony Xperia 10 Mk3 has a USB-C 3.1 port with video output capability.

[@SavvySavant]

Juan really gets it.. I'm just thinking about Windows 3.1 and the way it used to be. Sooner or later (in fact right now) these devices are going to become so powerful that in terms of compute performance, they will be able to accomplish most tasks for most people. And when that happens the only bottleneck will be application support.. Software. In many ways its really the evolution of personal computing. Where a single device is not only small enough to be found literally on your person so to speak, but is also powerful enough and flexible enough to be used in multiple contexts.. Given the right kind of software, it could fundementally shift the way we think about and use computers. Its potentially VERY disruptive..

[@OlTrev]

"I surmize that it will not" needs to be memed...

[@philliplanos]

Super interested in this - just wish the bottom bezel wasnt so big

[@MitchellMillennial]

Is it possible to turn off the mouse

[@peabargut]

Yes it is! It's possible to turn off the trackpad and just use a wired or wireless mouse with it.

[@jimcleveland8248]

With a NexDock and a Dex capable phone, using an unlimited phone plan, you have no need for Wi-Fi.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

NEVER use any public networks if you can help it 👍

[@04dram04]

The design is beautiful. Like a touchscreen mac

[@ppw350Zunit]

Great review. Watching this on my Nexdock Touch via S10+. 😁👍

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Noice.

[@albinolujan]

When you both run the phone hard and charge it, maybe you could pull it out of the case and set it on top of one of those freeze blocks for lunch boxes and what not.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Only if you have a phone with chipset that can overheat under intensive use.

[@nerovanguard846]

Oh my God... If only these miracle "laptops" are available where I live, it'll literally change the way students here do online classes. I live in a 3rd world country and with the pandemic, everyone's shifting to online classes. But the most obvious problem is access to the Internet and devices used for such learning. Your phone having the capability to turn into a literal laptop will resolve such problems. Everyone have phones but not everyone has a capable laptop This device needs to go mainstream!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I wish we could push this more aggressively. ESPECIALLY outside the USA where for so many young people, a phone might be the ONLY computer they have access to.

[@farishanafiah8461]

"Your phone having the capability to turn into a literal laptop..." That, ironically, is where nearly all smartphone makers fails to do. We only see this on selected flagship-grade smartphones from selected brands. Up to this point, the only non-flagship smartphone I see that have such a capability is the LG Velvet 5G and the LG Wing 5G. I don't even see any SD6xx midrange smartphones that can do this at all. P.S I can definitely see a major selling point of this product for schools that plays around with Raspberry Pi.

[@philliplanos]

If they combined the nexdock tablet touchscreen with their keyboard situation it would the ultimate assist

[@SamuraiGuy]

I'm looking to use this with a Network Attached Storage PC instead of connecting to my tv with a USB extension cable for keyboard and mouse.

[@hammytheham905]

Just pre-ordered mine a couple days ago, I hope it won't be a whole year 😭

[@TheBlueArcher]

Received mine a couple weeks ago. didn't mind the wait because... coronavirus... I aint going anywhere. But I figured it'd be nice to have one for when we can travel again.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's just so handy to have at the ready. Congrats on snagging one 👍

[@Frankie_Freedom]

I actually got rid of my Galaxy Tab S7 pro, because I felt it was redundant with my Fold 3. As long as this is lighter than that with a Bluetooth keyboard I'm game. Except it doesn't look like the keyboard is back lit

[@rblythin]

The nexdock 360 does have a backlit keyboard, tho only single stage on/off. I use mine semi regularly when typing in the dark

[@dafyddr8678]

Great docking system.. We hardly seen these type of items here in the UK. Great T-Shirt by the way..

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah. One of my fave novelty shirts. It's starting to fall apart... Might have to grab another one 😁

[@georgetreheles7921]

Thanks for posting this video, I was wondering if you can connect a wired mouse to it.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup. So long as the host device supports a mouse.

[@mendenos]

I have the same Nexdock for some reason I can't transfer the sound coming from my phone to the Nexdock. Nor do the volume buttons seem to work but everything else works. Ugh what am I doing wrong?

[@barflybzzzz]

Total newb here so I apologize for the question, but would I be able to attach my S21 Ultra to the Nexdock, turning it into a serviceable notebook for me, but also simultaneously share my screen with a large classroom monitor? I've used the original DeX dock and a BT keyboard in the past (my Surface Pro crapped out on me and was being repaired) and successfully connected DeX to these overhead monitors where I teach, but it was frustrating; whenever I needed to look at the screen, I would have to turn my back on my class. Thanks!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It wouldn't be as convenient, but I suppose you could run an HDMi out from the phone into an HDMI splitter? That could work. You'd also need to run an additional USB cable for the nexdock's touchpad and keyboard.

[@barflybzzzz]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks for the speedy response. Definite subscriber here!

[@garrettparker23]

whats the usb hub at 3:03?

[@7techno77]

I have regular nexdock touch... Been under bed for months now. If you don't have a phone with desktop mode it's not very useful. Wish google would create default one. May use it again if I can find my pi

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

That's a shame. Seeing those folks who still have issues with pre-orders, if you're not using it, you should sell it.

[@farishanafiah8461]

That is the problem. For home PCs, there is still a good use of the NexDock. But for phones, very few has video output support in the first place despite some having a powerful USB-C 3.1 port like the Pixel.

[@dracer35]

I doubt yo will even see this but I was wondering if you could give some insight based off your experience. I currently have the Nexdock touch I bought years ago based off your review. (actually using it with Ready For right now on my Motorola G100 in my hotel room to type this!) I was curious if the Nexdock 360 is a decent upgrade over the older touch? You mentioned lighter weight so that is a plus for me on these motorcycle trips. Is the screen any brighter on the 360? Is there really any other reason to upgrade besides the new 360 hinge? I figure I can sell my current touch for a decent price to make up some of the cost since its in great shape still. Thanks for making these reviews. I love being able to use my phone as a laptop when I travel and I wouldnt have known about this if it werent for your channel.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I do like the 360 better than the touch. I don't have the touch anymore to compare, so I honestly cant say how the brightness compares. The form factor is just more versatile. You do need to carry extra dongles or adapters though, since the 360 doesn't have room for USBA or full sized HDMI. If you're looking for sleeker though, it's worth the trade off IMO.

[@dracer35]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks for the quick reply! I didn't think about the dongles. I do normally use a wireless mouse that uses USB-A but that's not a huge deal. The HDMI port only gets used at home when I'm using it as a portable monitor when building PC's so no worries there either. I think I'll give it a try. Thanks again!

[@sololay3861]

Dude great review. I was looking at these because of Steam deck. Plugging deck to this is going to be awesome. If you don’t have a space for full on monitor/keyboard setup. Plus good for on the go too. That’s about 800 bucks total but deck delivers more power than most 800 dollar gaming laptop. So it’ll be nice

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

THat's what I keep trying to point out. Techies act like people should just buy a cheap chromebook, but your phone is probably as powerful as a cheap chromebook AND you can use this thing with ANYTHING else that can use a monitor.

[@farishanafiah8461]

I'm not sure if there's ever been a brand new gaming laptop at $800. I always see one starting from at least $1,000.

[@gregoryaul2005]

It would be!!!! Really cool to use a phone for my pc for sure

[@2011Kestrel]

I forgot to ask… How is using a stylus with the NexDock? I don’t recall seeing you use one in your vid. I assume one would need a capacitive stylus.

[@farishanafiah8461]

There is no active stylus support. Your best option is to use passive capacitive stylus.

[@jordyaguilar8776]

I am thinking of replacing my current laptop with a nexdock (i use a note 10+) i am somewhat on the fence because there are some chromebooks at around the same price range, but with the nexdock i can do research for school on the go... what do you recommend

[@farishanafiah8461]

I'd get this NexDock since you aren't limited to just smartphones. You can connect any kind of PC, be it a stick or tower or even a small form factor, to it.

[@shenycuellar]

Hi I am your new subscriber I wanted to ask you if it is possible to buy the upefect x with the nextdock 360 are the same product ?? What are the differences besides the price? Which is better ??? You could make a comparison please 🙏

[@farishanafiah8461]

UPERFECT X doesn't have an additional USB-C port. You only have two port for connection and power. This NexDock 360 has a third port for data transfer.

[@chefboyrdee1]

this is so dope. I've been putting it off but it's epic

[@BusyraKhiarafif]

I used samsung Dex since pendemic. All i hoping for is full fledged desktop apps microsoft office on android. Currently i can do work but advance things like polygon shape / edit shape / merge shape cant be done.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Same. Even just better support for multiple docs open at the same time would be handy.

[@farishanafiah8461]

I can understand that. That is why I'm still relying on my Windows machine for more advanced work.

[@matthewsjardine]

While I personally have no need for something like this, I do think it is really cool.

[@ThingMan332]

I'm getting one. It has no pre order thing for the 360.

[@GoatV8]

I've had to use a capture card and monitor software on my PC to imitate this. And it sucks big time. I need one so I can more easily play with my raspberry pis and other sbcs!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

No joke. This is SO much easier.

[@farishanafiah8461]

I do also use capture card to capture gameplays, but monitor softwares can really be a faff to use.

[@shishalt]

Can I plug an external mouse to it? Also, where can I buy something like this without shipping it from outside of Egypt

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah. As long as the host device can support a mouse, it should work fine here. It's basically a built in Laptop Hub.

[@farishanafiah8461]

You definitely can. As for shipping, it's very unlikely you can do that.

[@FAT8893]

How about the battery life? Iirc, the UPERFECT X has bigger battery than this NexDock.

[@rblythin]

You can't directly compare them as they run at different voltages. Real world use they last about the same amount of time, but the nexdock charges 3-4x faster than the uperfect. Uperfect X: 10,000 mAH battery at 3.6v. Nexdock 360: 44 WH, 5,800 mAh at 7.6 V (equivalent to 12,222 mAH at 3.6v) Uperfect charges at 150-250 mA . Nexdock 360 at 850ma. The battery on the nexdock is much stronger, whereas the uperfect depending on the device plugged in, charges much slower and in some cases with tablets even loses charge over time with the tablet screen active. Also the nexdock boots 4 seconds faster than the uperfect. To score them: uperfect 8/10, nexdock 360 9/10. If one can cope with the slightly longer wait time. The nexdock 360 is the overall better unit and value.

[@pandevera2244]

juan!!! i need your help! 😁 since xperia can accept hdmi input, have you tried using it as an input device for android desktop mode? like an lg phone connected to xperia 1 ii? or a nokia n8 connected to xperia 1 ii? id appreciate your help. thanks!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I mean yeah. I'm not sure how great the experience would be, but stuff like that does work.

[@pandevera2244]

@@SomeGadgetGuy i hope to see it working... i cannot see any adaptor that has hdmi input and usb c output... i can only see the otherwise, usb c to hdmi... my first goal is to use my 1ii as an external display of my n8... second is, to use desktop mode on my v50s, 1ii being the external display... sounds like useless or something... but if it works, then i am confident that it will work on any monitor with hdmi... and that i only need a monitor and input devices in the office (when i am done with wfh) and bring my "computer" with me... at home or on field... i would be glad if i can see that possibility on your vlogs... thanks...

[@user-iy6ko1bz4y]

How does the screen compare to the Nexdock Touch screen? I had the Touch and the screen was meh.

[@suleimanmohammed5490]

Why not also make it wireless. For more efficient use .some of Samsung phones have a wireless dex mode

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

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[@LoansbyCurts]

Ever since Samsung introduced Dex in the Note 8, I've been looking for something like this. (remember super book )I just got NExtdoc 360 today. They took 14 days and 2 very terse emails to get it to me. (Amazon they are not). Paid $349 + shipping. Everything on the nextdoc looks really good, solid platform . I plugged in my phone (S22 ultra) and it worked planned. I'm still figuring out what settings to change to make it optimal for me. I can see the real value in this type of product going forward. If it works like I hope it will, I may never need to buy another laptop. I don't play cutting edge games or need a powerful video editor. I just need the internet connection from my phone the ability to do slide presentations and run my small Esty business. Juan I like your reviews, Thanks

[@0x007A]

Checkout the video on MRP's channel in which he discusses video editing via SamSung DeX.

[@Jamaicagameinghub]

Nice which phone u are using now still using My LG V20

[@chriskrausesmovie]

Yikes...you need a new phone

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nice job keeping that V20 going. Easier to keep phones alive when you can easily swap a battery. I'm mostly falling back on the V60, but I have my SIM in the Pixel 5A right now.

[@superPolip]

Great review of the product!! Can someone tell me if either the NexDock 360 or the Uperfect X have a built-in webcam? I started to think very seriously in a lapdock concept due to the Steam Deck launch. The great price/power ratio of the Deck, together with the versatility of a lapdock, can be unbeatable, but I would appreciate a webcam for that purpose given that the Deck hasn't one. Moreover, the Steam Deck seems to have amazing speakers, which is the weakpoint of these lapdocks, so..... ;)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Nope. The best solution I've seen for that is to clip the phone to the display, and run your webcam needs from the phone screen. Hopefully we get good drivers for cameras in Android some day.

[@superPolip]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thank you very much for the quick response! I was trying to avoid using the phone for that, at least until it isn't easier (through standard drivers as you said). I feel that the Deck won't effectively replace my laptop usage if the camera isn't always easily available, and that heavily compromises the +300€ investment. I hope the Steam Deck boosts lapdocks, and more options come to the customers at better prices :) Thanks again!

[@farishanafiah8461]

While this kind of lapdock makes great sense for home PC and consoles, I'm still waiting for a universal laptop shell with ASUS Padfone-like docking solution and also a detachable screen. That would make a perfect sense for smartphone as a tablet PC.

[@FAT8893]

That would be epic! Imagine a Surface Book-style lapdock with built-in kickstand and a little slot for smartphone connection with built-in USB-C port. That would be the ultimate lapdock ever! ASUS definitely had got the whole idea right along. Shame that smartphone power at that time wasn't powerful enough to harness all the pocket desktop capability.

[@YounesLayachi]

Asus was way ahead of time with the padfone ... Back when phones were rather underpowered

[@YounesLayachi]

A reboot of that idea + heatsink for the secure phone cubby would be amazing

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Same with the Atrix.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Ikr. That little slot behind the screen is slick af. I definitely hope to see a modern day universal solution of that idea.

[@gregoryaul2005]

Awesome vid Juan dose op8 have a desk top mode??

[@MandoMTL]

Yes it does. Not as tweaked as Samsung's, but functional.

[@gregoryaul2005]

@@MandoMTL cool I'll have to try it out thanks

[@dkccerbero]

Thanks for this video!

[@ChadHaviland]

A physical switch or button would fix the track pad issue.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh for sure. That would be an easy solution.

[@arnaumlm2818]

This thing is the future I'm waiting on mine, could you try it with a pc stick to see if it works with only the ND360 no external power thanks!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

What kind of PC? I have an Azulle on hand, but I dont think that can be powered directly off a USB bus.

[@arnaumlm2818]

@@SomeGadgetGuy yes I saw your vid on the azulle 4 and you using it with the ND touch and I think it does support PD but the data and DP stop working and viceversa could you please try it out in a video or see if there is any option in the BIOS I dont want to buy it for it not to work thanks!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I'll give it a spin.

[@arnaumlm2818]

@@SomeGadgetGuy thanks! Will you post a vid or do a live stream?

[@TerkyDoc]

A lot of why I want this is watching movies. I wish they would include MacBook level speakers

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Ugh no joke. The speakers are pretty weak.

[@passionatetechnology8306]

Well, the good thing is that Linux phones are making inroads. So things like this could take advantage of the flexibility of having phones that run as a mobile phone os and a full fledge desktop environment.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Damn I hope we get real traction there.

[@passionatetechnology8306]

@@SomeGadgetGuy agreed. Fantastic video by the way.

[@JasonWalkerforreal]

Where do I get it for $300? On their website it's going for $370

[@farishanafiah8461]

Previously, it cost $300 but without the shipping cost since that depends on where you live. It seems that Nex has now standardized the shipping cost.

[@saqued]

Do pixels have desktop mode?

[@farishanafiah8461]

No, it doesn't.

[@wesleyforman8391]

The Samsung book go is $280 right now and it is an actual computer and you can use the monitor the same through USBC and use decks so I'm not sure how this is worth $100 more for a shell

[@farishanafiah8461]

I wouldn't. Chromebook can't install all Play Store apps. By contrast, Android smartphones can run any Play Store apps in Desktop Mode no problem at all. Also, a 2020 or even 2019 flagship Android smartphone still possess far better performance than any Chromebook laptop.

[@wesleyforman8391]

@@farishanafiah8461 it's not a Chromebook it's Windows 10

[@farishanafiah8461]

@Wesley Forman My mistake, I didn't check the spec thoroughly. But even with Windows 10, it's not the legacy x86 version but the ARM version and Windows on ARM is not usable enough to be used as a primary device. Sure that Android apps have different software experience than Windows, but Qualcomm chipset on Android possess much faster performance than Qualcomm chipset on Windows.

[@wesleyforman8391]

@@farishanafiah8461 okay I'll make it even more fair I skipped the Samsung book pro and I went to the flex 2 alpha it was $500 but it is a 10th gen i5 fully Windows 10 so it's $150 more than that next stock shell and it has a better looking display and converts into a tablet as is 360 mode. So what can I do with the next dock

[@Geerod]

Would that work with TMobile version of velvet ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It works with mine, but it's really finnicky about what cable it likes. It won't hook up over the included USBC cable, but likes my belkin thunderbolt cable. USBC is weird.