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Google Pixel 8 leak points to desktop mode support, DisplayPort over USB-C (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/android@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 3 years ago (5 children)

It's a cool feature, but I don't know when I'd need/want it.

Anyone who uses Samsung Dex do you use it often? When? Why?

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    I keep a lapdock in a quick go bag for the weekend or when I'm at my desk without my computer.

    I like dex, 80% of my computer usage is just Internet or quick server commands.

    My wife handles her YouTube channel 100% from her phone and having the option for a bigger screen for some task is great.

    I never understood why Google disabled display out via USBC, it comes built in on most chips.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Doesn't that require USB 3.x? Some of the Pixels have been USB-C 2.0.

    Probably also requires wiring up the correct lanes from the chipset and possibly even paying the manufacturer for that feature.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    I use Samsung Dex as a daily driver basically. I'm a doctor and I use it to review patient charts on Epic. I also fully transitioned to Google docs+reworks for working on publications. It's so easy to set up wherever I go. Amazing battery life and incredibly lightweight.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Tbh I usually just use it to play games on a bigger screen with a Bluetooth controller when I'm bored, Nintendo Switch style. There are plenty of console-style mobile games + streaming services that can make it a pretty good time killer if I'm the only one in a waiting room or something.

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