This Device Turns Your Android Phone Into a Tablet! NexPad Hands-On

[@ETAPRIME]

Hope everyone has a great 4th of July!

[@clc6433]

Same!

[@delsings]

Have a happy and safe one too

[@I86282]

Yeah man this thing is cool. 👍👍

[@VictoriaBritish47]

Same for you too ❤️

[@noobieza0077]

Yeah you too thank you for always upload videos luv it ^^

[@5tahlin]

This thing makes me cry when I think about my beloved Asus Padfone 2... I hope this concept comes back one day

[@farishanafiah8461]

Oh I still miss it a lot. ASUS got it right the first time out.

[@delsings]

I think this might have to be part of my arsenal, thank you for this video! Trying to get myself ready for doing convention tables again and definitely could benefit my productivity. The fact that it is touch screen too is the cherry on top.

[@florider_hd]

it is really weird for me that nobody has made a proper laptop chassy where you just slide in your phone to one side and essentially turn it into a laptop

[@rushmore3927]

Somebody tried it, but did not sell well.... Can't remember who.

[@baxkii3300]

The closest one to that idea is from asus if i remember it right.

[@kreinova2747]

Uperfect did has one

[@clc6433]

Been saying that for a long time. It looked like Nothing was going to do one, but it apparently got canned.

[@operativethisistheway6384]

Cos phones comes in different shapes and sizes. Get the NexDock instead

[@TenOfZero1]

This is exciting. I strong believe in a future where our phone is our computer (for non techy people), and we get home and dock it to use as a desktop, dock it into a clamshell to be a laptop etc... Already they have all the computing power a large percent of the population needs.

[@shagstars]

We already have pc handhelds so gamers go that route. With egpus its possible.

[@TenOfZero1]

@@shagstars yup, exactly. Things are really converging in that direction

[@HenchRussian]

Was tempted by this but I ended up getting a Uperfect X 14 inch for the same price. Bigger screen with a battery and keyboard makes it much better value.

[@m2ljay]

Is uperfect better than nexdock ?

[@RinkawaErion]

@@m2ljay He literally just explained why it's better than the Nexdock.

[@denesk2794]

Hmm at that size I would just go with a 1080p. I wonder how the quality is. It's on sale on Amazon for $150. Though that one has no battery ... but it looks pretty nice. Is the build quality actually nice ?

[@m2ljay]

@@RinkawaErion the nexdock with the keyboard

[@HenchRussian]

I've not received it yet but being over £100 cheaper than an equivalent Nexdock it's worth trying it out first. Looking at feedback on Reddit the Nexdock can also have issues.

[@MartyMcFryyy]

I'm sold. Didn't want to have to buy a separate tablet and spend $1000, now I practically get one for $250 with the use of my phone. Bravo 👏

[@farishanafiah8461]

Ikr! It's a brilliant idea!

[@Alovon]

They probably should take ques from ASUS's old Fonepad line and make the Gen2 have the connection points for the magnets.etc be in the back of the device (In a large/open cutout for maximum compatibility)

[@ETAPRIME]

That would pretty awesome for sure

[@killthemessenger84]

with that huge chin it should be not an issue

[@FuJhen]

Or just have the magnets back in the middle where you wouldn't hold the device. You wouldn't able to lay it on a table but as a tablet would make more sense

[@greatcaledonianpenicillin5378]

It would be cool for sure but they will have to accommodate a range of different phone sizes/form factors. I suppose that could be overcome with some sort of grip but it may not be as tidy as the Asus Padfone. Edit: Not to mention different usb c location

[@TikkerLoS]

there's a surface pro style typecover coming for it, using the pogo pins on the bottom

[@CactuarKnight]

Honestly this is an amazing product. I just wish buying the Dock or the laptop was an easier experience since some of us are not in Europe or the US.

[@gaming-zombie1392]

A Screen Like this will be Good for showing friends our work from building a Gaming PC to an PI4 device that was 3D Printed using Windows 11 or SteamOS...

[@farishanafiah8461]

That's the whole thing about lapdocks in general as you can connect multiple device host without the need to have multiple monitors and keyboards.

[@kalliste23]

What is needed is an affordable phone docking station equivalent to a laptop docking station... preferably wireless.

[@SeleAsuka]

The truth is that this monitor makes sense, I had not thought about having the desktop mode and also used as a secondary screen.

[@IRWPD]

That is super cool. Could see people using this with a Raspberry Pi.

[@jaz97]

I like it better with the phone in its own dock on the side. Keep the screen with a clean look. 👌 so many uses with this screen, great product

[@TheAlex726a]

This would be amazing for DS and 3DS emulation :D

[@jamesfbowes]

Great device, and yes you are right about the missed opportunity without including a battery in the device. Supposed was done for cost and postage requirements.

[@BilisNegra]

Cost? Like this was cheap!

[@zakkwyldesdmf13]

Saves you the cost of a separate tablet. I still have a smartphone and tablet - with this I wouldn't buy an additional tablet any more. No battery? Well, that's a bit of a downer but you can at least still connect a power bank. Maybe attaching a magnet to your power bank and then to the Nexpad would be a way to clean things up.

[@farishanafiah8461]

The lack of built-in battery on the NexPad is something I have to worry since it will draw power from the phone.

[@gdjaybee742]

Practicality wise, you can get a high end tablet for a couple hundred dollars more. The only reason I can think that you will need this is to expand the capabilities of your super highend gaming cellphone to take advantage of the raw power in a bigger screen.

[@johnbuscher]

I mean, it’s also a portable touchscreen for a laptop/desktop. Being able to plug in to most modern devices and get a display and touchscreen is nice. I agree though, price is still very close to a dedicated, standalone tablet anyhow.

[@brekthru]

The problem with the latter is the super highend phone battery will gone in a blink of an eye

[@blubblub3786]

Convergence is the word of the day. Why have multiple devices that can do one thing? A tablet might only be marginally more expensive now, but in a couple of years you'll have to upgrade 2 devices instead of one.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@blubblub3786 Exactly. Why buy more computer when one computer is already good enough.

[@farishanafiah8461]

That "a couple hundred dollars more" reasoning is the reason why I like the NexPad. My $300 LG V50 is still plenty powerful in 2022 and that phone with the NexPad combined still cost less than a brand new 11" Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. Even if I go for a $400 LG V60, it's still cost less.

[@LuccaRPG]

I have iOS, and I have so many apps I'll probably never switch to android. But then I see addons like this and get very, very tempted. I have a Macbook though so the extra screen idea sounds really neat!

[@MEDIA_NETWORK_MARKETCAP_IS_3M]

I think it's only for Android phones

[@waffleten9750]

The price being around $250 makes it a no for me . I'm going assume this is more meant for the size as I can get (well have) a bigger portable monitor for the same price.

[@BEASTXGAMING19]

You can get cheaper like $120

[@linuxization4205]

@@BEASTXGAMING19 Where have you seen that?

[@BEASTXGAMING19]

@@linuxization4205 Amazon bro

[@hellsing56666]

A portable monitor for 150, not the deck

[@waffleten9750]

@@hellsing56666 I have one for 250 dollars (1080p and I've been using it with my broken s9 for a good portable emulations build) As for the deck you mean the Magnetic add on?

[@Nemesislh]

It would be nice to see how this compares to other touch portable monitors and how cost effective it is. Looking to buy one of these but so far not decided.

[@ramiboy_y2049]

Hi, did you find some comparison?

[@Nemesislh]

@@ramiboy_y2049 not yet

[@Likwidfox]

A portable monitor powered by your phone is a great idea

[@farishanafiah8461]

It already has been around since the 2011 Motorola Atrix 4G.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@Likwidfox Exactly. Why buy more computer when one in your pocket is already enough. It'll be even better if the phone runs on Windows or Linux.

[@RealziesCuts]

This could be very helpful for people on a budget

[@peterericsson8328]

"for people on a budget" what are you talking about, you get a tablet or a laptop for same price...

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@peterericsson8328 Lol, a $250 tablet and laptop will only get you a crappy hardware. Plus, the NexPad can be used on other device hosts as well.

[@Alitlittlehedgehog]

That's really a cool product, I keep getting the feeling that we will only have our phones and no desktops or laptops in the future. Playing Elder Scrolls 9 on our phones in VR baby!!

[@OvErMeCh]

This is really interesting, since the wireless hdmi this is my favorite so far

[@ronjohnson7263]

The smarter thing would have been to insert the phone behind the screen like a tape cassette. That way they could of increased the screen size a little bit more. Plus it would make the concept slicker all around. Just saying.

[@Etienne85]

my opinion too. why making it bigger than it should. we could put an sbc behind making it a super tablet!

[@jeffk412]

You showcase the most interesting things! Thanks!

[@eottoe2001]

This is what I need for traveling instead of having a laptop. I have been playing with the idea of a keyboard and mouse using Google Docs on the road only with the phone. Like the touchpad screen on this. If anyone else is doing this already, tell me the pros and cons, what works and what doesn't. I'm using a Moto-G Pure which is an amazing phone once you add memory to it.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

If someone demonstrated a way of setting it up as a art tablet where you draw directly on the screen I could see this being a must-have device over an ipad assuming also that the price is reasonable.

[@uncaringbear]

You'd be better off buying something like a Huion pen display. Those are quite affordable. But overall, an iPad is a good choice for a drawing device.

[@linuxization4205]

@@uncaringbear make sure he doesn't get too interested in the newer ipads because those are expensive

[@uncaringbear]

@@linuxization4205 Just a regular iPad is an excellent drawing experience and those are affordable. But yeah, anything above that is a lot pricier. A lower end Samsung Tab tablet is also a good choice.

[@SubstituteRealitiesChannel]

The bottom edge looks like it has pogo pin connectors, so an attachable keyboard in the future?

[@GiovannyOlivares]

Are those pin connectors at the bottom? If so, perhaps Nex will roll out accessories such as a keyboard to connect to it?

[@markifi]

i know it's not the focus of this channel, but somebody should make one of these but with an e-ink screen

[@spandanghosh_]

The lwp on the moto looks sick 👍🏼

[@farishanafiah8461]

Great accessory for a portable monitor. Of course I have to get an external keyboard or mouse, but this is great for hooking up my phone and a console like Nintendo Switch or Valve Steam Deck.

[@chao2win]

im watching your vids while falling asleep lol

[@blubblub3786]

Does the metal plate the phone sits on work like a giant heat dissipater? Would be interesting to see if it impacts temps.

[@GmkSuperstars]

Definitely probably gonna buy one of these

[@abdulhamza172]

I was planning on getting the fold 4. But this could also be a solution. Only if it had a built-in battery

[@farishanafiah8461]

Yeah, the lack of built-in battery can be a bummer, especially for someone like me who doesn't use power bank.

[@skyline8121]

Hi ETA, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, also thank you 😊 for content, its always refreshing. Can you do a 4th of july best deals?

[@PJSOFT]

The screen should occupy the whole space, add a pocket on the back to dock the phone there without using a cable. Add a magnetic flap to protect the phone screen in the tablet mode. The flap can be opened and become a kickstand in the desktop mode. I expect powerful speakers too. The idea is, we don't have to buy and upgrade our phones and tablets, we can buy/upgrade just our phones. All apps and data can be managed conveniently without installing/removing apps and data on both devices. I would buy this device instead of a foldable phone. I can take just the phone with me when I'm going outside, and then put it into the monitor when using at home.

[@uncaringbear]

It's a shame that so few phones have USB-C to HDMI output. This could be useful as a portable monitor but the lack of an internal battery is very limiting.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Agreeable. Maybe that is why the magnetic base can be used for laptops as well.

[@Etienne85]

we would no longer buy laptops I guess..

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@Etienne85 You mean Chromebook laptops? I totally doubt if Android can completely replace Windows or Linux, but Android replacing Chromebook is totally feasible and doable.

[@Etienne85]

@@farishanafiah8461 well for some people could do lots of what they do like browsing. Regarding linux you can manage to have full dist running behind android with desktop access. not as good as real for sure but can still manage to do stuff with it.. My dream would be running full linux natively on these powerfull arm devices.

[@darklord14]

That bundle usb-c cable is interesting, why with a dockcase logo on it...

[@EchoOfPharos]

Are you going to do the Nexmonitor? I'm curious to see some actually get there hands on it

[@MobileDecay]

I did this for a while with a portable touch screen monitor.

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

We meet again

[@nikytamayo]

I have been trying to shop for one of these touchscreens from other brands, but pricing is rather high. The preorder price for this looks pretty good. I just wonder about handwriting response on the display. (One of those people who's ditched their laptop for a cellphone)

[@Obloms]

I mean, whats the advantage of buying this vs a larger 15.6" or 17.3" portable monitor? Just the magnetic stand?

[@farishanafiah8461]

I don't like large screen portable monitor, so 12" is good enough for me. That magnetic stand is also useful for laptop.

[@marcosmarques9228]

This is very cool. Apple should do something similar.

[@buggy4717]

Very interesting

[@mamngo7474]

So it's basically putting a bigger screen on a smaller screen device. It's is very useful but I hope they add a stylus pen in it

[@neomamuro]

I would prefer the phone docked on the back like the Asus PadFone. That way, it's easier to add a keyboard accessory. Imagine Motorola Edge 30 plus a PadFone-like tablet and keyboard accessory in Ready For mode. All the laptop/tablet/phone most people will need.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Oh I miss that ASUS Padfone Docking Station so badly! ASUS really got it right the first time out. It's just a shame that smartphone power during those days are far from great.

[@Mechanix360]

Any upcoming video review of the "new Amazon fire 7-2022" realese ETA!?

[@iAMtheGLITCHprime]

This looks great

[@yumyumrazon]

I am curious if this will work with the Nintendo Switch....

[@ChimeraX0401]

I kinda hope they also make similar dual screen technology that LG used in their V50/V60, velvet and G8X. I really like LG's approach on dual screen, sadly they dont make phones anymore...

[@Nichodo]

Apple needs to add a Desktop mode that looks like the Mac Interface to their phones :D

[@thedungeondelver]

Neat. I've got a pretty old HTC Evo3d that I actually love...I don't use it as a phone anymore but it supports HDMI-out, has a 3d camera, gyroscope, etc., and would like to find a use for it. This could do that.

[@brandon_nope]

Thanks Samsung for not supporting video out on the Z Flip lineup 😑

[@SacKingJOSER916]

does it come with a travel case to protect the screen so when you're on the go or do I have to use a backpack? Also Can I use a powered mini USB hub with a built-in micro SD card slot to be plugged in the left side? Example, phone > powered by USB hub with built-in micro SD slot & plugged USB devices to the hub > USB c wall charger or portable USB c battery plug into the USB hub > nexpad And could you test the one plus 9 T-Mobile version with developer options turned on forcing it to desktop mode.

[@bumpdat01]

Great review!!

[@XTLCE]

Oh yeah I'm going to get this.

[@jonathan__g]

I am happy to see that nexdock is still making good looking products. I still have their second gen nexdock that is quite reliable when I need it.

[@jamms404]

Do you have a surface pro? I'm curious if the magnetic stand connects to that device? Seems the marketing material is Mac centric.

[@Droogie128]

I figured it would mount inside or something. Having it just sitting on the front looks terrible.

[@justinpatterson5291]

Could add this to the mini pc with gpu dock give it a wireless keyboard & mouse.

[@farishanafiah8461]

There is a mini HDMI port, so you can definitely do it.

[@rydhwan]

What's with big the chin and no power? It's like we've got a Peter Griffin of tablets, funny but not necessary

[@Joseito101]

Looks cool but i already have the fold 3 so I'm good for now..

[@kbhasi]

I could actually see myself using one, if it had an option for an anti-glare display.

[@diadali9547]

will this also work with nintendo ds or 3ds? So the mobile phone display as a touch screen for DS or 3DS games

[@srvuk]

At $369 there is absolutely noting about this that appeals when you consider that you can spend less and get more from other portable monitors. Whenever I hear a phrase such as 'strong magnets' I think data corruption.

[@farishanafiah8461]

$369 is for the NexDock 360. The NexPad is selling for $249. Of course there are cheaper portable monitors out there, but none has a magnetic base like the NexPad.

[@crazzzik]

Amazon has plenty of options cheaper, with one day delivery. The only difference is the mounting mechanism. Some screens even have built in speakers. Good idea otherwise

[@brianv3ntura]

Like what? Got links? Cant find a comparable option on amazon

[@juanpablocoutino6822]

@@brianv3ntura x2

[@Joshua-vj8tq]

Happy 4th of July Prime! Hey where did you get the Motorola Edge X30?? The specs for the price sound really amazing and would love to get one!

[@thedullohanvids]

Could you use it as a screen for a retro pi? for like a some what portable game system?

[@Incoherentdrivel]

If it was 16:10 or 3:2 it would be great. These small screens feel so cramped vertically at 16:9.

[@farishanafiah8461]

16:9 is still the gold standard for mass media, so it's highly doubtful that it will go away.

[@FromDesertTown]

Any difference between this and other touchscreen portable monitors with USB-C? I didn't see any difference other than the giant bezels and magnet to hold the phone.

[@piambr]

Quick question? Has there been any word on when this device will start shipping?

[@Ahmed-nc9kx]

Thanks for video I have a question , can use it with Microsoft surface 9 pro??

[@lucascarracedo7421]

As I've said before, and has been discussed here, more tablets need hdmi video in. Tablets are the best portable monitors, by far. You can get good battery life, OLED panels and on top of that an actual tablet for not much more than these portable monitors. And you don't have to take an extra device with you that's this specific.

[@Betruet]

Totally agree, I own 3 tablets for various reasons it would be great if they had HDMI in I'd instantly have portable monitors if I ever needed them. More and more lately I do need them

[@lucascarracedo7421]

@@Betruet yeah and also having them serve two functions makes much more sense than carrying a portable monitor. It would be a great way to justify carrying bigger tablets too.

[@farishanafiah8461]

That is why I'm loving this kind of idea. Having one portable screen for all device host like smartphone and console to name just two is super useful.

[@lucascarracedo7421]

@@farishanafiah8461 yeah imagine if on top of that it was a tablet, which usually have good batteries for obvious reasons, and high quality panels. All tablets should ideally have hdmi video in

[@Etienne85]

Same thought. lenovo has made one, yoga tab 13", but so weird manufacturer dont make both usb-c video out AND usb-c video input devices. At least that would make device recycling easy once they get outdated or something gets broken. Hence avoiding trashing whole device (screen and component). But that is not their main concerns or they do not want us to save buying other products

[@GrandMasterLynx]

Any updates on the R58X on the next videos with it? Happy 4th of July

[@taranagnew436]

can you use this as a second screen (on a computer)?

[@taranagnew436]

do they have a non magnetic version (with a flip out lip built-in to the bottom)?

[@farishanafiah8461]

Yes, you can. That magnetic base can be used to place it behind the laptop screen.

[@TheSnuffypoo182]

I have the NexPad. I use it with my Galaxy S22 Ultra, my Kids S10, and as a second screen for my digital camera, and my laptop when I'm traveling. I noticed that the bottom of the NexPad seems to have a connection that implies an attachable keyboard. - or other adaptations/docs. Any idea if there are any compatable accessories out there for this connection port?

[@extendedclipricco3214]

Super cool but they couldn't of fashioned an actual holder for the phone? Like an insert of some sort. Idk, sometimes I think I should design products XD

[@farishanafiah8461]

Man, I totally miss the ASUS Padfone Docking Station solution. I so wish that anyone, including Nex Computers, can make a modern universal solution of it.

[@annburke1976]

Ann I would love one of these how much does it cost and where can I buy one from also someone commented they paid the same Price for a bigger one with a battery can someone please let me know about different types and sizes and what it is called display and where I can purchase one from

[@edgarmarcano4497]

I can use android auto with my radio and use this screen to see Netflix or KZbin at same time i use android auto?

[@jakeliujakeliu]

Can it support iOS device? Using usb to HDMI’s then maybe some other dongles to usbc?

[@damicsita]

I would like to do what you do with Nextpad, but with Oculus quest 2, do you know how it can be done? thanks bye

[@alexwalker1201]

How is the portrait on this thing? I have a superfecta but it won't let you rotate the image 90 degrees, only 180. The nexpad could be cool if the gyro can do both.

[@piambr]

Any word on when the Nexpad will start shipping?

[@burkales]

It's more useful for airplane or railways or other transportation multimedia service

[@ricky865]

Could I use this devise with the LG V-60

[@farishanafiah8461]

You definitely can, not a problem.

[@chanm01]

This seems super clunky, but I suppose they made it for a very specific niche audience. I haven't given up on affordable foldables yet, so I think that in the future we'll look back at things like this the way we view portable DVD players today. Cool for the moment in time when they were introduced, but ultimately not a mainstay.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Not exactly "very specific" as it can easily be used as a second display for laptops.

[@appuser]

This is such a weird device. It doesn't really cater to any scenario I can think of. For traveling it's really maybe only suitable in a very limited scenario back at the hotel room where you are stuck in one place for a while, or as an alternative to a second monitor beside your PC, or if you simply don't have a PC but don't have enough needs for a laptop, but just need a marginally bigger screen. It's not a tablet in the usual sense (like an iPad) as the cable and magnet set up doesn't really cater to laying in bed with it or using it on the go. It's a nice companion as a small second display for other devices, but it's a bit of a weird form factor even for that. Despite all that there's something really charming about this and I want it, even though I know I'd probably barely use it. It's just a bit too small, but a bit too clunky too.

[@TechWithBlack]

its so cool ^^

[@michael_c2]

The new Motorola desktop mode looks really compelling. I really like dex but this allows 4K video video and seem to be getting updated way more frequently than Dex. Dex hasn't released a proper dock or piece of Dex specific hardware in 5 years. And most of the phones can only output 1440P if you're using official dex hardware (or good lock). If I was in the market for a new phone, one of these Motorola devices might be on my short list.

[@KisameSempai]

can you run linux on the motorola? at one point you could run linux on dex but samsung removed that

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@KisameSempai Your only chance is to use Andronix. Since Samsung removed Linux on DeX, there hasn't been a first party solution for native Linux desktop virtualization.

[@ultimatejoshiewoshieness]

I didn't know Apple made a 2DS

[@moonlambo5229]

Cool. Totally have no use for this thing but its till cool.

[@farishanafiah8461]

I can see good use it for my phone and my Steam Deck.

[@boriseto]

Can you test it with a pixel with android 12L just to see the tablet experience there?

[@Etienne85]

why do they choose this protuberant design making screen bigger than it should?? 12" was the perfect size for handling it in hand. thought about sticking sbc behind (like new rk3588) and use as DIY gaming tablet.

[@elektronicdemonic]

Hello ETA PRIME! I was wondering if there is a mini pc with the amd ryzen 7 6800u. Would be great if you make a video about that. Cheers, Elektrodemon

[@CatCommando]

where is your Steam Deck for testing with this?

[@leo6659]

bro for that price ill just buy a fkin tablet