but Samsung Dex has never been able to replace a laptop for me
I suppose that depends on your usecase? Most everything I do can be done in the browser. My phone already handles webpages with ease.
Would you care to elaborate?
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cRazi_man@europe.pub 22 hours agoI’m sire others will chime in to disagree…but Samsung Dex has never been able to replace a laptop for me. Even an 8 year old laptop will do basic tasks better than trying to make the Android desktop experience work. Most apps aren’t designed for this. I’d recommend sticking with your phone and buying a used dirt cheap laptop.
Ulrich@feddit.org 22 hours ago
cRazi_man@europe.pub 21 hours ago
It might work for you, give it a shot.
But I found it was never really a viable use case to have a desk and monitor and KB+M and USB hub and charger…yet somehow be more inconvenient to have a laptop.
Androids don’t have great performance on desktop mode. It’s noticeably slow and kinda less responsive.
Almost no app is made for KB+M interface and a big screen.
Browser interface isn’t as you expect compared to PCs (context menus, extensions, link handling that light go straight to some app, etc).
It’s hard to describe completely, but it’s just a really poor experience that doesnt work at all for me. If I were going to rely on a portable device with me, then I would just use a Steam Deck to actually have a proper PC.
Ulrich@feddit.org 20 hours ago
But I found it was never really a viable use case to have a desk and monitor and KB+M and USB hub and charger…yet somehow be more inconvenient to have a laptop.
You can get something like a NexDock that has all of that built in. Just 1 cable.
Other than that, that’s pretty much just how I already use my laptop.
Androids don’t have great performance on desktop mode. It’s noticeably slow and kinda less responsive.
How would you even know that? Have you used the new desktop experience? It’s not the impression anyone has given me. I am also not purchasing anything today, I am waiting for a stable release + good reviews.
If I were going to rely on a portable device with me, then I would just use a Steam Deck to actually have a proper PC
Steam Deck does not include any of the things I listed above. That’s like, the whole point.
TehPers@beehaw.org 17 hours ago
You can get something like a NexDock that has all of that built in. Just 1 cable.
Maybe I’m missing something, but how is this more convenient than a laptop? It has the form factor of one, so you’re already stuck carrying around what is basically a laptop. Wouldn’t a super cheap Chromebook or similar be more convenient since it’s a full desktop experience with all you’d expect from a desktop environment?
Anyway, working entirely on mobile is a thing these days, so if that works for you, keep doing what you’re doing. If all you need is a bigger browser, I’d also recommend a tablet with a detachable keyboard. If you want to keep the experience consistent between devices, honestly I’d suggest an iPhone and iPad (as much as I avoid Apple myself).
Sina@beehaw.org 22 hours ago
Even in that super limited use case - you could just use a tablet for- basic keyboard and mouse interactions can be a problem.
Ulrich@feddit.org 21 hours ago
That’s not a limited use case. Lots of people work that way.
I could use a tablet but then…why not just a laptop?
The idea is to only have 1 device to manage.
onslaught545@lemmy.zip 20 hours ago
The only caveat to phones is their batteries. Batteries have a limited lifespan, and users can’t easily change the batteries in current phones.
There’s also the risk that the mobile device manufacturer will brick your phone if you try to replace the battery yourself or have a 3rd party do it.
From a hardware spec standpoint, though, most flagship phones could easily last a decade.