I know i asked this already, but is there a dongle or even internal slot to add a wifi card? have you seen the innards of either the 360 wired and/wireless versions? im gonna open mine....and be disappointed.......OR WILL I!....be disappointed..
It's a great way to get something more usable than a phone screen when you're on the go, and so on. I have an external screen that has two USB-C ports, so I can hook up a battery pack and the phone at the same time, thus keeping everything going, and of course bluetooth keyboard and mouse takes care of input, so I'm not really in the market for these - but I have to say, the Nexdock looks really good.
I just bought this. I too thought I would rarely use dex wirelessly for the same lag reasons. But I love the wireless functionality. I'll go into my own review in case anyone is curious. After using it, I love the wireless more than the cable. The cable it comes with is very rigid and makes it hard to stay plugged in with my magnetic phone plug I bought. Even without the magnetic plug it would tug at the port and surely cause some wear. The wireless is not 100% smooth, but it's easily good enough. I can watch video and forget that it's wireless because the lag isn't bad. Wired use is buttery smooth and a better software experience, but not as wildly better than the wireless as I thought. The speaker sounds a little tin-y but I thought it was going to be quieter and worse than it actually is. There are 2 things I dislike about it so far. When using it or charging it, there is a high pitched electricity tone that you can constantly hear. And the battery when using wireless (not charging the phone) is only about 5 hours of use, and it doesn't charge quickly at all. I had it plugged in for many many hours while using it and it never got up to 80%. I've only had it a day so far, but I'm liking it a lot. Really hoping that Samsung starts really working on Dex more. Love the concept. It's not a bad experience, but you can tell it's a young technology. That will come in time though.
I work in IT and using this to connect to an unfinished pc or a headless server for maintenance is great. I started with the Nexdock1 all the way to this version. I have wished for years that high end laptops had the same features (almost like a kvm) built in for years.
RIGHT! It would be SO helpful. We've only had a FEW options that had a true HDMI input and the ability to "share" accessories like keyboard and trackpad. A good lapdock is crazy versatile.
i strongly disagree...i have a hp elite x3 lapdock from 2016 and the latency and resolution in wirless is equal as this product 7 years later, in almost a decade industry didnt improve a bit which is a complete shame.
Commented on the other video as well... 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.
Oh I've tried. It's tough, as more and more phones give up on features that would make them better computer replacements. Unfortunately, these boutique companies usually aren't working with any kind of marketing budget. I totally agree though. I've been trying to hype up this kind of gear since I was at Newegg. It's amazing for system builders too.
I'm excited to use a UPERFECT monitor with my brand new (to me) V60. I don't have many other devices that can take advantage of an external display, though. And it's only a monitor, no built-in keyboard or trackpad. But I already have a bluetooth keyboard, and I can make do with the phone's trackpad feature for a while. I wanna use the V60 for school, and I think I can finally do that starting next week.
It's a great start! Don't write off getting a cheap Bluetooth mouse. You'll like that better than going screen trackpad for longer use. That v60 should be a champ 👍
Glad you did this review. I am one of those people who loves her nextdock 360 and even today looked on Amazon and the portable monitors just cant compete here. My question on the new wireless one. Think it's possible to get the steam deck to display to it wirelessly? As you know the type c PD isn't strong to keep it fully charged so a wireless method could be good for charging screen and deck.
A fun idea is looking for a solution for most ppl without a display out over usb Pixel 6 and mi 12t pro are good examples of phones that have the horsepower but are screwed by the lack of display out
@@farishanafiah8461 You want even more bad news? The latest OnePlus 11 also has USB-C 2.0 only. I thought OnePlus will only do it with the 10T, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
With wireless connectivity, I do think that phones without wired video output can also be put to good use as a real computer. I'd be curious to see something like a Galaxy Z Flip or a high-end Galaxy A phone in action since they don't have wired DeX support.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Couldn't agree more. Samsung has no problem giving wired DeX to Tab S7 FE and Tab Active4 Pro, both of which got Snapdragon 778G chipset (or Snapdragon 750G chipset for Tab S7 FE 5G). By right, the A42 5G, A52 5G, A52s 5G, and A73 should have no problem getting wired DeX as well.
@@farishanafiah8461 The only theory I can think of is that Samsung don't want to hurt their tablet sales. It makes me wonder something: Why don't Samsung develop their own proprietary lapdock specifically for DeX-supported phones? Something like the 2012 ASUS Padfone Docking Station where you slot the phone at the back would be a huge welcome.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M Kinda doubt it. I still have my 2014 HP laptop with Intel Pentium CPU and it's still running well, even with Windows 11. I did upgrade the RAM and hard drive before installing Windows 11.
@@nickthaskater I read a comment saying that Exynos-powered Samsung phones aren't compatible with HP Elite x3 Lap Dock. Only Snapdragon and Kirin SoC works well.
I have the Hp lapdock.. Does not work wirelessy with Samsung phones.. But it will with a PC... Nexdock wireless i am curious about screen quality and brightness... As well as battery life..
I think it's interesting that we're only just getting back to wireless lapdocks nearly what, 5 years after HP did it with the lapdock and Windows 10 Mobile? Sure, way more functionality now, this is absolutely the superior project, but so much of this is still comparable to the HP Lapdock
Major companies don't seem to want to offer up products that can replace more expensive computer use. Why sell you "JUST A PHONE" when they can sell you a phone and a tablet and a laptop and...
I still remembered the HP Elite x3 lapdock. It's a shame it's not detachable or a convertible, or else I'd buy one. Also, I read comments that Exynos-powered Samsung phones that support DeX doesn't work with it.
Hi Juan, great, thks, Uperfect says 13.3 inch has 300 nits or cd, 14 inch has less! And tests says 14 inch is only above 200. Nexdock 360 and wireless looks identical to uperfect 13.3 besides additional usb port and wireless. Is it the same display (300 nits)? Or is it darker?
I was debating between a dock like this or AR glasses. I understand they are different form factors but for me they were going to serve a similar purpose. Are there any use cases where you would rather pick your lapdock over the AR glasses with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse?
If I were you, I take the AR glass for mobile or handheld gaming. I can't really see the appeal of using Android Desktop Mode on an AR glasses when you can have integrated keyboard and mouse with a lapdock.
@@farishanafiah8461 Thank you for sharing the information. i don't really game on my phone but i like to watch tv shows, movies, and youtube. so i decided to go with the AR glasses for that purpose primarily. I was considering the lapdock primarily for the expanded usability for my phones. i have different work and personal phones and switching between the two while my form factor remains the same for basic email communication/document editing/youtube consumption was appealing to me.
Darn.... I wish I hadn't bought the Fancy Chromebook.... The Nexdock is what I will be getting to use my Moto G100 - Ready For.... I hope to Get the Stuff I won't be using - Sold.... Thanks for these Video's....
Ikr. Smartphone SoC nowadays are way more powerful than any budget, entry-level, and midrange Chromebook laptops. Sure that ChromeOS has native GNU Linux support, but I have Andronix Modded Ubuntu installed on my phone and it has been a pleasing experience (as long as you are aware about Termux signal 9 error).
@@bypinkerton892 It no longer crash both VNC viewer and Termux app. I can easily upgrade all the pre-installed softwares to their newer versions on Synaptic without any problem.
@@SomeGadgetGuy I was an original NexDock kickstarter patron. I like everything about the first NexDock, EXCEPT that hyper-sensitive trackpad. I find myself shutting it off. I wonder thought, for you, or anyone else who's used the newer one, have they improved it at all? If not, I'm not sure its worth it for me to upgrade. But as a DaaS guy, I LOVE the concept of the "nirvana phone". Always have.
Hey Juan, I would be interested in using the wireless nexdock with a windows/linux desktop computer. It would seem like the computer can be used wirelessly with with this nexdock if the computer support miracast. However I haven't seen this a nexdock being used with a desktop computer yet. If you have a desktop pc that supports miracast, could you confirm if it works well wirelessly with this nexdock, and what the range with decent performance is? I have no personal experience with miracast so maybe I'm missing some things. Thanks.
I didn't push the range much, but many current PCs SHOULD support wireless displays. I connected to my Surface Laptop Go 2, and it worked great. Just look in settings.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Great! Do you know if windows can connect to a miracast automatically on startup after an initial setup earlier? I'm curious if i can make turn my desktop pc headless and use the nexdock as the only (wireless) peripheral.
Wired still gives way better bandwidth performance and stability than wireless. But if there's time where you don't want to use the cable, it does come handy.
I have the nex pad made by the nex doc people, what are the plans for the nex pad for having pins at the bottom of the screen, I'm asking you because they don't respond to people or their social media it's like they don't like questions
I like that the nexdock can charge the phone at the same time while its tethered to the laptop but does the degrade the battery over time since it will be charged and discharged at the same time? Or can the nexdock power the phone directly?
Wireless makes sense on the nexdock 360 because you can turn it into a pretty big tablet. It kind of defeats the purpose of having a big portable screen if it has to be attached to something that's hanging off.. the wireless version makes sense only on the 360 version tho
Just found your channel, I'm planning to shop for very similar set of gadgets that would make me need only one PC in the form factor of a phone that I can centrally keep located in my small apartment while all the KVM HIDs to be accessible wirelessly. So I am curious, while display signals can be transmitted wirelessly, what of the input devices over wireless? Does the nxtdock transmit that too over wireless and how? Like I have a portable touch monitor for which I can buy a wireless hdmi transmitter-receiver set but I would not be able to send the touch input from the monitor back to the phone/PC. What would I need then? Is there any standards and tech that allows wireless USB, and assuming that would be a proxy, would it detect every kind of usb devices, not just keyboard mice gamepad. On a different use case, My smartTV has a RDP client feature but it's useless for me as the TV does not recognise USB DAC for example.
can the camera feed from the phone be seen in real time on the wireless model? This product is exactly what I need, but I would like to know what the range on the connection is and if the camera can be turned on and you can see the feed on both screens at the same time.
I've been interested in phone docks for years but haven't picked one up yet. I think every time I've been sold on one i remember.... Oh yeah, Chromebooks. I personally wouldn't use the dock for anything other than phone connections. But what can i do with one that I can't do with a Chromebook.
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@SomeGadgetGuy it helps more than you know. Especially in an age where parents are working to adapt to parenting alongside technology that literally did not exist when we were growing up. Considering the effects positive/negative effects of interconnectivity is having on child development, it matters more than ever in my opinion, for us to be able to learn from one another! Not with judgementalness, but simply to share different ways we can approach parenting in this quick, amazing, technologically changing world with the intent to raise the best next generation we are able to for the benefit of all of our futures 😁
I have the NexDock360, and I really DO love it, but I'd say to your point about you not being bothered by it being tethered, it might just be my case, but the cable that came with it and even another cable don't seem to want to keep a steady (video) connection with my then Z Fold 3 and now Z Fold 4 when I even remotely move either device... again, situation might be unique to me, but I'd say that would be MY plus of having it wireless.... just sucks it caps at 30fps.. either way... love the Nexdock devices and concepts
I had an issue like that with LG too. It was better with a thunderbolt cable, but you're spot on. We SHOULDN'T HAVE to replace that included cable. Such is life with boutique accessories.
I am happy with a wireless keyboard, mouse and nreal glasses for this use case however, I dont have a steamdeck. I guess I can not personally think of enough use cases for it without it just sort of sitting on a shelf for me to pick it up even though i like the idea/price point etc. It is pretty much the samsung laptop without the OS . Curios to look up how it responds to linux and rondom os's
Is it possible to use my galaxy phone camera in manual mode sitting on a tripod and then use a connected nexdock to adjust the camera settings so that I don't have to get up see my phone's screen to adjust camera settings?
Theres a lot of portable gaming "PCs" like the GPD Win3, win4, Ayaneo Air, etc. that are barely usable as PCs and with this they can be full on Windows Computers. Awesome accesory!
Not with the NexDock's 16:9 aspect ratio. You can connect the Sony phone to the lapdock since it does have wired video output support, but you will see a black bar at the top. As far as I'm aware, only LG phones have the ability to use 16:9 on external display.
Can you connect the galaxy phone to the uperfect dock through a type c hub to gain more ports before plugging in to the lapdock? Or it must be a direct wire connection from the phone to the lapdock?
Maybe? Often hubs wont have a complete proper pass thru for the additional C ports. What you'd need to do instead is go two cable. A USB for the keyboard and trackpad, and a separate HDMI. That should work fine.
@@SomeGadgetGuy thank you very much for the answer, can you check if it's true or not? don't need a video for that, I can belive you if you just say it here. You are one of my favorite youtubers since I first found your channel (Pocketnow days).
One question, does an extension of a usb c to HDMI work with NexDock to show the display of something like a Raspberry pi ? or does it only work with software like Samsung Dex?
@@SomeGadgetGuy Thank you Juan, the problem I was thinking about is me having rasberry pi 400 which has micro hdmi 😖 getting that to mini hdmi is a hard find in the local market. usb c adapter to HDMI is going to save me using different hdmi types. I was looking for NexDock 2 only bacause of this reason but it seems it is gone now. Appreciate your help man ,stay epic✌.
I always love Nex products, particularly the NexDock and also the NexPad. Sadly though, they don't ship their products to Asian countries, so I'm afraid UPERFECT is my only choice. It's not going to be cheaper than the NexDock, but they do worldwide shipping.
Would you get more benefit from a keyboard and mouse, or a portable monitor with a built in keyboard and track pad? If those are your choices, it seems silly to me to NOT get the monitor, which would also work with your tablet, and a Laptop, and a switch or steam deck, and a camera, and a computer, and...
What was that one podcast that Juan was on where he was talking to someone about desktop notes specifically and there was one truck that he had with tank girl who is that please
Dose Dex do the same thing Ready4 dose when connected to a PC? Because I tried the PC version for Dex and it didn't look the best and I'm a little worried its might end up working the same with a Nexdock (or the uperfect one)
Yup. I'll never understand why people like Dex when used on a PC. The PC "fakes" a display in software and the experience is really choppy. Connect Dex DIRECTLY to a monitor/NexDock and it should be a LOT smoother.
NexDock is against right to repair. They will not sell you a new battery when it dies even soon after their 6 month warranty. Citing shipping restrictions on batteries which can be solved. No you cannot use your NexDock plugged in with a dead battery, even if you remove it. It will not power on.
Hey just wanted to ask where you got that info that they are against r2r? As a manufacturing engineer there is a real cost associated with designing that into a product, and I doubt they have the R&D budget at the moment with their volume
@DonaldJBiden-sw4pu I'm not sure I understand your question. I dont think its about R&D since currently, it's easy to remove the battery by the end user, so all I need from them is to allow me to purchase a battery. It's a very normal expectation. The battery is usually the first part that needs replacing in a device. In my case, the battery failed after 8 months. They stated that they don't sell batteries. Batteries should always be available for purchase since they are expected to wear out and often fail. Not selling batteries and offering me to purchase a new product makes them anti right to repair. They also advertised that you can use this device longer than a regular laptop since it works with devices that come out in the future.
@@notcorrect What I am trying to get at is that your expectations dont seem to be aligned with the size of company Nexdock is. I have worked for small & large companies, and while i dont know the specifics for why Nexdock does not offer this, I think it may be unfair to assume a choice is made purely in bad faith.
@@FAT8893 That is why a friend of mine sold off his M1 iPad Pro and got the new Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Intel instead. Even he's not happy with iPadOS and prefer to have a proper desktop OS instead.
There's lag on the wireless connection. It's not a toy. STOP TELLING PEOPLE THE NONSENSE BECAUSE IT'S ONLY A FEW MORE BB BUCKS. ONLY GET IT WHEN THE BUGS ARE FIXED
You haven't been watching my videos. That's not a bug. That's how wireless works at this price. If you want a higher fidelity affordable wireless signal th-cam.com/video/rDN0DIiJQQA/w-d-xo.html
My original review of the NexDock 360 for folks who want a bit more focus on the hardware th-cam.com/video/XYrUVMsccZM/w-d-xo.html
I'd love to see a review of Dopesplay. I'm looking at their kickstarter, and am wondering if their history supports a "buy"?
I know i asked this already, but is there a dongle or even internal slot to add a wifi card? have you seen the innards of either the 360 wired and/wireless versions? im gonna open mine....and be disappointed.......OR WILL I!....be disappointed..
It's a great way to get something more usable than a phone screen when you're on the go, and so on. I have an external screen that has two USB-C ports, so I can hook up a battery pack and the phone at the same time, thus keeping everything going, and of course bluetooth keyboard and mouse takes care of input, so I'm not really in the market for these - but I have to say, the Nexdock looks really good.
Juan is making the world a better place, one upload at a time.
I just bought this. I too thought I would rarely use dex wirelessly for the same lag reasons. But I love the wireless functionality. I'll go into my own review in case anyone is curious.
After using it, I love the wireless more than the cable. The cable it comes with is very rigid and makes it hard to stay plugged in with my magnetic phone plug I bought. Even without the magnetic plug it would tug at the port and surely cause some wear. The wireless is not 100% smooth, but it's easily good enough. I can watch video and forget that it's wireless because the lag isn't bad.
Wired use is buttery smooth and a better software experience, but not as wildly better than the wireless as I thought.
The speaker sounds a little tin-y but I thought it was going to be quieter and worse than it actually is.
There are 2 things I dislike about it so far. When using it or charging it, there is a high pitched electricity tone that you can constantly hear. And the battery when using wireless (not charging the phone) is only about 5 hours of use, and it doesn't charge quickly at all. I had it plugged in for many many hours while using it and it never got up to 80%.
I've only had it a day so far, but I'm liking it a lot. Really hoping that Samsung starts really working on Dex more. Love the concept. It's not a bad experience, but you can tell it's a young technology. That will come in time though.
I work in IT and using this to connect to an unfinished pc or a headless server for maintenance is great. I started with the Nexdock1 all the way to this version. I have wished for years that high end laptops had the same features (almost like a kvm) built in for years.
RIGHT! It would be SO helpful. We've only had a FEW options that had a true HDMI input and the ability to "share" accessories like keyboard and trackpad. A good lapdock is crazy versatile.
i strongly disagree...i have a hp elite x3 lapdock from 2016 and the latency and resolution in wirless is equal as this product 7 years later, in almost a decade industry didnt improve a bit which is a complete shame.
Commented on the other video as well... 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.
Oh I've tried. It's tough, as more and more phones give up on features that would make them better computer replacements. Unfortunately, these boutique companies usually aren't working with any kind of marketing budget. I totally agree though. I've been trying to hype up this kind of gear since I was at Newegg. It's amazing for system builders too.
I'm excited to use a UPERFECT monitor with my brand new (to me) V60. I don't have many other devices that can take advantage of an external display, though. And it's only a monitor, no built-in keyboard or trackpad. But I already have a bluetooth keyboard, and I can make do with the phone's trackpad feature for a while. I wanna use the V60 for school, and I think I can finally do that starting next week.
It's a great start! Don't write off getting a cheap Bluetooth mouse. You'll like that better than going screen trackpad for longer use. That v60 should be a champ 👍
@@SomeGadgetGuy I'm just waiting for enough money for that mouse. For sure I'll get one eventually.
Glad you did this review. I am one of those people who loves her nextdock 360 and even today looked on Amazon and the portable monitors just cant compete here.
My question on the new wireless one. Think it's possible to get the steam deck to display to it wirelessly? As you know the type c PD isn't strong to keep it fully charged so a wireless method could be good for charging screen and deck.
A fun idea is looking for a solution for most ppl without a display out over usb
Pixel 6 and mi 12t pro are good examples of phones that have the horsepower but are screwed by the lack of display out
THIS! Xiaomi even have the audacity of putting USB-C 2.0 on the 12S Ultra. That should be illegal!
@@farishanafiah8461 You want even more bad news? The latest OnePlus 11 also has USB-C 2.0 only. I thought OnePlus will only do it with the 10T, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
@@FAT8893 I also read news that there won't be OnePlus 11 Pro ever. How the mighty has fallen big time.
With wireless connectivity, I do think that phones without wired video output can also be put to good use as a real computer. I'd be curious to see something like a Galaxy Z Flip or a high-end Galaxy A phone in action since they don't have wired DeX support.
It's just such a shame though, as those phones should have NO issues using Dex. This would be A solution, but it wouldn't be AS nice as cabled use.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Couldn't agree more. Samsung has no problem giving wired DeX to Tab S7 FE and Tab Active4 Pro, both of which got Snapdragon 778G chipset (or Snapdragon 750G chipset for Tab S7 FE 5G). By right, the A42 5G, A52 5G, A52s 5G, and A73 should have no problem getting wired DeX as well.
@@farishanafiah8461 The only theory I can think of is that Samsung don't want to hurt their tablet sales. It makes me wonder something: Why don't Samsung develop their own proprietary lapdock specifically for DeX-supported phones? Something like the 2012 ASUS Padfone Docking Station where you slot the phone at the back would be a huge welcome.
I glad you made a video on this. I just got my z fold 4. I been looking for a desktop. I was about to get hp elite x3 lapdock. Again great video
That HP is real good, but I like supporting these smaller companies making GOOD gear directly.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M Kinda doubt it. I still have my 2014 HP laptop with Intel Pentium CPU and it's still running well, even with Windows 11. I did upgrade the RAM and hard drive before installing Windows 11.
@@nickthaskater I read a comment saying that Exynos-powered Samsung phones aren't compatible with HP Elite x3 Lap Dock. Only Snapdragon and Kirin SoC works well.
I have the Hp lapdock.. Does not work wirelessy with Samsung phones.. But it will with a PC... Nexdock wireless i am curious about screen quality and brightness... As well as battery life..
The wireless sounds like a good choice for my work truck, I can charge my phone off the truck while the lapdock sits in its stand next to me.
I think it's interesting that we're only just getting back to wireless lapdocks nearly what, 5 years after HP did it with the lapdock and Windows 10 Mobile? Sure, way more functionality now, this is absolutely the superior project, but so much of this is still comparable to the HP Lapdock
Major companies don't seem to want to offer up products that can replace more expensive computer use. Why sell you "JUST A PHONE" when they can sell you a phone and a tablet and a laptop and...
I still remembered the HP Elite x3 lapdock. It's a shame it's not detachable or a convertible, or else I'd buy one. Also, I read comments that Exynos-powered Samsung phones that support DeX doesn't work with it.
The Motorola Atrix 4G, ASUS Padfone Docking Station, and HP Elite x3 Lap Dock shows that there are gadgets that lived way ahead of their times.
It’s so weird, the ad I saw before this video was a guy named Juan talking about Chick Fil A.
I haven't tried any of these yet but that doesn't mean I don't want to 😂 I live vicariously through you Juan 🤣😝
Hey Juan. Will you review the nexdock xl in the near future?
thanks for the video. What phone and phone case do you have? I didn't see it in your gear list.
Oof... Im all over the place there. I tend to live in what I'm reviewing.
Hi Juan, great, thks, Uperfect says 13.3 inch has 300 nits or cd, 14 inch has less! And tests says 14 inch is only above 200. Nexdock 360 and wireless looks identical to uperfect 13.3 besides additional usb port and wireless. Is it the same display (300 nits)? Or is it darker?
Mr @JuanBagnell the mic you are using is the RODE Wireless GO II? all the voice recording comes from that? sound awesome if it is!
I was debating between a dock like this or AR glasses. I understand they are different form factors but for me they were going to serve a similar purpose. Are there any use cases where you would rather pick your lapdock over the AR glasses with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse?
The social aspect is one. Steam deck plus glasses is AMAZING, but watching my mom and my daughter play Shedders Revenge on a trip was awesome.
If I were you, I take the AR glass for mobile or handheld gaming. I can't really see the appeal of using Android Desktop Mode on an AR glasses when you can have integrated keyboard and mouse with a lapdock.
@@farishanafiah8461 Thank you for sharing the information. i don't really game on my phone but i like to watch tv shows, movies, and youtube. so i decided to go with the AR glasses for that purpose primarily. I was considering the lapdock primarily for the expanded usability for my phones. i have different work and personal phones and switching between the two while my form factor remains the same for basic email communication/document editing/youtube consumption was appealing to me.
Darn.... I wish I hadn't bought the Fancy Chromebook.... The Nexdock is what I will be getting to use my Moto G100 - Ready For.... I hope to Get the Stuff I won't be using - Sold.... Thanks for these Video's....
Ikr. Smartphone SoC nowadays are way more powerful than any budget, entry-level, and midrange Chromebook laptops. Sure that ChromeOS has native GNU Linux support, but I have Andronix Modded Ubuntu installed on my phone and it has been a pleasing experience (as long as you are aware about Termux signal 9 error).
Thanks - from your experience - once you debugged ( signal 9 ) - did it ever - reappear.???
@@bypinkerton892 It no longer crash both VNC viewer and Termux app. I can easily upgrade all the pre-installed softwares to their newer versions on Synaptic without any problem.
I would've preferred if they fixed the mouse pad issue and added more ports
An extra USB-C port is welcome, but trackpad issue is down to the OS itself.
Yeah, I don't think we can completely fix the trackpad issue until these products are made more closely with the phone manufacturer.
@@SomeGadgetGuy I was an original NexDock kickstarter patron. I like everything about the first NexDock, EXCEPT that hyper-sensitive trackpad. I find myself shutting it off. I wonder thought, for you, or anyone else who's used the newer one, have they improved it at all? If not, I'm not sure its worth it for me to upgrade. But as a DaaS guy, I LOVE the concept of the "nirvana phone". Always have.
Hey Juan, I would be interested in using the wireless nexdock with a windows/linux desktop computer. It would seem like the computer can be used wirelessly with with this nexdock if the computer support miracast. However I haven't seen this a nexdock being used with a desktop computer yet. If you have a desktop pc that supports miracast, could you confirm if it works well wirelessly with this nexdock, and what the range with decent performance is? I have no personal experience with miracast so maybe I'm missing some things. Thanks.
I didn't push the range much, but many current PCs SHOULD support wireless displays. I connected to my Surface Laptop Go 2, and it worked great. Just look in settings.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Great! Do you know if windows can connect to a miracast automatically on startup after an initial setup earlier? I'm curious if i can make turn my desktop pc headless and use the nexdock as the only (wireless) peripheral.
Wirless seems like a pretty cool little party trick not a needed feature.
Wired still gives way better bandwidth performance and stability than wireless. But if there's time where you don't want to use the cable, it does come handy.
The only thing I can think of is if someone steals it ,you won't lose your phone also.
I have the nex pad made by the nex doc people, what are the plans for the nex pad for having pins at the bottom of the screen, I'm asking you because they don't respond to people or their social media it's like they don't like questions
I'm waiting to get mine in the mail
Hey Juan, did your hear the news that Microsoft is pivoting away from the dual screen design on the Surface Duo in favour of a foldable screen?
Yeah. Kinda sad about that.
Need an update review on the xl version... And so they can push the manufacturing
Always great reviews. How does the this work with iOS, compared to the UPerfect wireless?
This is tough, mostly because Apple isn't great about giving iPhone users features which can use these accessories well.
Hi Juan. Not sure if you will get this, since this video is months old. But what is the best desktop mode? Dex, Ready For, or another? Thanks.
I prefer ready for th-cam.com/video/e9V0OVkZOsI/w-d-xo.html
I like that the nexdock can charge the phone at the same time while its tethered to the laptop but does the degrade the battery over time since it will be charged and discharged at the same time? Or can the nexdock power the phone directly?
DONGLE OR SOMETHING TO CONVERT OUR WIRED NEXDOCKS TO BECOME WIRELESS????? PLZZZZ
Wireless makes sense on the nexdock 360 because you can turn it into a pretty big tablet.
It kind of defeats the purpose of having a big portable screen if it has to be attached to something that's hanging off.. the wireless version makes sense only on the 360 version tho
7:53 Love how you threw in a little Apple shade.
We have fun here. 😊
Just found your channel, I'm planning to shop for very similar set of gadgets that would make me need only one PC in the form factor of a phone that I can centrally keep located in my small apartment while all the KVM HIDs to be accessible wirelessly. So I am curious, while display signals can be transmitted wirelessly, what of the input devices over wireless? Does the nxtdock transmit that too over wireless and how?
Like I have a portable touch monitor for which I can buy a wireless hdmi transmitter-receiver set but I would not be able to send the touch input from the monitor back to the phone/PC. What would I need then? Is there any standards and tech that allows wireless USB, and assuming that would be a proxy, would it detect every kind of usb devices, not just keyboard mice gamepad. On a different use case, My smartTV has a RDP client feature but it's useless for me as the TV does not recognise USB DAC for example.
can the camera feed from the phone be seen in real time on the wireless model? This product is exactly what I need, but I would like to know what the range on the connection is and if the camera can be turned on and you can see the feed on both screens at the same time.
Nexdock wireless feature requires Wi-Fi, where uperfect's device doesn't since it transceives on BT.
Steam Deck & Samsung Dex is such a win win.
Not only Samsung DeX, but also Motorola Ready For. Even Huawei's EMUI Desktop, Honor's Magic Desktop, and LG's Screen+ are also worth looking.
@@farishanafiah8461 I agree. I just meant in my case since I have both a Steam Deck and a Samsung phone.
I've been interested in phone docks for years but haven't picked one up yet. I think every time I've been sold on one i remember.... Oh yeah, Chromebooks. I personally wouldn't use the dock for anything other than phone connections. But what can i do with one that I can't do with a Chromebook.
I haven’t seen a single video covering if nexdock support iPhone/airplay. Uperfect X Pro 14 does. For some, that’s a deal breaker
OK now Juan is making the bargain, let us know how many people need X14 Pro to meet the same price? comment with #X14Pro and your idea, and we will try our best to apply some discount codes!
I love the uperfect concept and ALMOST got one but the extra port on the nexdock got me to but them.... that time
@@jbignJesus What’s the most thing you care on lapdock? We will mark down your advice and keep innovated on products.
I need one for my raspberry pi and my camera server. the keyboard and mouse pad is going to be handy.
Thank you for sharing how you handled tech with your child, it was very very insightful ty!
You're very welcome. I've been really private with my parenting experiences, but I'm trying to share a little more.
@SomeGadgetGuy it helps more than you know.
Especially in an age where parents are working to adapt to parenting alongside technology that literally did not exist when we were growing up. Considering the effects positive/negative effects of interconnectivity is having on child development, it matters more than ever in my opinion, for us to be able to learn from one another!
Not with judgementalness, but simply to share different ways we can approach parenting in this quick, amazing, technologically changing world with the intent to raise the best next generation we are able to for the benefit of all of our futures 😁
I have the NexDock360, and I really DO love it, but I'd say to your point about you not being bothered by it being tethered, it might just be my case, but the cable that came with it and even another cable don't seem to want to keep a steady (video) connection with my then Z Fold 3 and now Z Fold 4 when I even remotely move either device... again, situation might be unique to me, but I'd say that would be MY plus of having it wireless.... just sucks it caps at 30fps.. either way... love the Nexdock devices and concepts
I had an issue like that with LG too. It was better with a thunderbolt cable, but you're spot on. We SHOULDN'T HAVE to replace that included cable. Such is life with boutique accessories.
So I would like to ask, Can the steamdeck connect wirelessly to this or does it need a wire?
Unfortunately no.
I am happy with a wireless keyboard, mouse and nreal glasses for this use case however, I dont have a steamdeck. I guess I can not personally think of enough use cases for it without it just sort of sitting on a shelf for me to pick it up even though i like the idea/price point etc. It is pretty much the samsung laptop without the OS . Curios to look up how it responds to linux and rondom os's
Is it possible to use my galaxy phone camera in manual mode sitting on a tripod and then use a connected nexdock to adjust the camera settings so that I don't have to get up see my phone's screen to adjust camera settings?
I guess the proper term is to use the nexdock like a camera monitor
Theres a lot of portable gaming "PCs" like the GPD Win3, win4, Ayaneo Air, etc. that are barely usable as PCs and with this they can be full on Windows Computers. Awesome accesory!
I've REALLY enjoyed this kind of dock for exactly THAT kind of use. If you build systems, or tinker with consoles, it's SUPER handy.
Will this work full screen with my sony xperia 1 iv?
Not with the NexDock's 16:9 aspect ratio. You can connect the Sony phone to the lapdock since it does have wired video output support, but you will see a black bar at the top. As far as I'm aware, only LG phones have the ability to use 16:9 on external display.
Can you connect the galaxy phone to the uperfect dock through a type c hub to gain more ports before plugging in to the lapdock? Or it must be a direct wire connection from the phone to the lapdock?
Maybe? Often hubs wont have a complete proper pass thru for the additional C ports. What you'd need to do instead is go two cable. A USB for the keyboard and trackpad, and a separate HDMI. That should work fine.
@@SomeGadgetGuy thank you very much for the answer, can you check if it's true or not? don't need a video for that, I can belive you if you just say it here. You are one of my favorite youtubers since I first found your channel (Pocketnow days).
One question, does an extension of a usb c to HDMI work with NexDock to show the display of something like a Raspberry pi ? or does it only work with software like Samsung Dex?
Anything with a video out. Connect it to a switch or a pi or a camera. You can either use an adapter or a mini HDMI cable.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Thank you Juan, the problem I was thinking about is me having rasberry pi 400 which has micro hdmi 😖 getting that to mini hdmi is a hard find in the local market. usb c adapter to HDMI is going to save me using different hdmi types. I was looking for NexDock 2 only bacause of this reason but it seems it is gone now.
Appreciate your help man ,stay epic✌.
Why does almost no one talk about how reflective the non-laminated screens are?
I always love Nex products, particularly the NexDock and also the NexPad. Sadly though, they don't ship their products to Asian countries, so I'm afraid UPERFECT is my only choice. It's not going to be cheaper than the NexDock, but they do worldwide shipping.
they do ship things to Asian countries, but you have to pay more for shipping. I ordered a Nexdock360, and they were able to ship it to South Korea.
PLEASE HELP ! Could Thisbe used as a portable KVM?
Hmm, buy a MX keys mini and pebble mouse for my Tab S8 Ultra or buy this for my S24 Ultra...
Why, wouldn't I go for the former?
Cheers 🤙
Would you get more benefit from a keyboard and mouse, or a portable monitor with a built in keyboard and track pad?
If those are your choices, it seems silly to me to NOT get the monitor, which would also work with your tablet, and a Laptop, and a switch or steam deck, and a camera, and a computer, and...
What was that one podcast that Juan was on where he was talking to someone about desktop notes specifically and there was one truck that he had with tank girl who is that please
You mean Android Bytes? blog.esper.io/is-it-too-late-for-android-on-the-desktop/
Thanks
Dose Dex do the same thing Ready4 dose when connected to a PC?
Because I tried the PC version for Dex and it didn't look the best and I'm a little worried its might end up working the same with a Nexdock (or the uperfect one)
Yup. I'll never understand why people like Dex when used on a PC. The PC "fakes" a display in software and the experience is really choppy. Connect Dex DIRECTLY to a monitor/NexDock and it should be a LOT smoother.
@@SomeGadgetGuy So it look will look better and run better with the dedicated display/keyboard?
NexDock is against right to repair. They will not sell you a new battery when it dies even soon after their 6 month warranty. Citing shipping restrictions on batteries which can be solved. No you cannot use your NexDock plugged in with a dead battery, even if you remove it. It will not power on.
I don't think this lapdock even has a user-replaceable battery. Look at how thin that body is.
@Faris Hanafiah Sure, but being thin does not mean it should not be repairable. You can still remove the cover and replace the battery when it fails.
Hey just wanted to ask where you got that info that they are against r2r?
As a manufacturing engineer there is a real cost associated with designing that into a product, and I doubt they have the R&D budget at the moment with their volume
@DonaldJBiden-sw4pu I'm not sure I understand your question.
I dont think its about R&D since currently, it's easy to remove the battery by the end user, so all I need from them is to allow me to purchase a battery. It's a very normal expectation. The battery is usually the first part that needs replacing in a device. In my case, the battery failed after 8 months.
They stated that they don't sell batteries. Batteries should always be available for purchase since they are expected to wear out and often fail. Not selling batteries and offering me to purchase a new product makes them anti right to repair.
They also advertised that you can use this device longer than a regular laptop since it works with devices that come out in the future.
@@notcorrect What I am trying to get at is that your expectations dont seem to be aligned with the size of company Nexdock is. I have worked for small & large companies, and while i dont know the specifics for why Nexdock does not offer this, I think it may be unfair to assume a choice is made purely in bad faith.
I wonder how the screen is this time, the last one was very bad LOL
Sorry but you are wrong about wireless mirroring can't be good today. Look at airplay. Mirroring my MacBook to apple tv via 5hz is almost no latency
We're not talking proprietary solution tqvm. This is a universal solution for multiple device host.
7:50 Ah yes... Especially Ipads using a M1 chip
/S
But people will keep on buying Apple products like its the best in the world, so there's not much we can do other than not using it.
@@FAT8893 That is why a friend of mine sold off his M1 iPad Pro and got the new Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Intel instead. Even he's not happy with iPadOS and prefer to have a proper desktop OS instead.
You were wrong how but what?!!
I just new I could never trust your opinions.
You can't change opinions, you have to dig your heels in and deny any new understanding
I would absolutely love to get it if Samsung didn't inexplicably remove Dex from the Z Flip.
Makes me REAL nervous. Samsung is "cutting costs" and charging more. I REALLY hope the Galaxy S series doesn't lose features like video out and Dex.
Ikr. Both Motorola and Huawei can respectively give Ready For and EMUI Desktop for RAZR 2022 and P50 Pocket.
Terrible latency with wireless
Hmm 🤔
Wired for the win
One day they might ship to the rest of the world
I'm hoping so. I still want to get their NexDock and NexPad.
There's lag on the wireless connection.
It's not a toy. STOP TELLING PEOPLE THE NONSENSE BECAUSE IT'S ONLY A FEW MORE BB BUCKS. ONLY GET IT WHEN THE BUGS ARE FIXED
You haven't been watching my videos. That's not a bug. That's how wireless works at this price. If you want a higher fidelity affordable wireless signal th-cam.com/video/rDN0DIiJQQA/w-d-xo.html