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Samsung’s DeX dock turns your Galaxy S8 into a desktop PC

This is a dock with real DeX appeal

Tom Morgan-Freelander profile picture Tom Morgan-Freelander

That sparkly new Galaxy S8 you’ve been lusting over? It’s not just a phone: stick it in Samsung’s DeX Station dock and it’ll transform into a full-on desktop PC, one that’ll play nicely with a mouse and keyboard and even recognise the shortcuts you’re used to on Windows. It’s got USBs, an Ethernet port and HDMI on the back, so you can sit down and get straight to work. There’s even a fan in the back to keep your phone cool while you’re cranking out emails or struggling with spreadsheets. Not bad for something that slips into your pocket as soon as you’re done with work for the day. It’ll go on sale alongside the Galaxy S8 later this year.

Profile image of Tom Morgan-Freelander Tom Morgan-Freelander Deputy Editor

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A tech addict from about the age of three (seriously, he's got the VHS tapes to prove it), Tom's been writing about gadgets, games and everything in between for the past decade, with a slight diversion into the world of automotive in between. As Deputy Editor, Tom keeps the website ticking along, jam-packed with the hottest gadget news and reviews.  When he's not on the road attending launch events, you can usually find him scouring the web for the latest news, to feed Stuff readers' insatiable appetite for tech.

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Smartphones/tablets/computing, cameras, home cinema, automotive, virtual reality, gaming