Your phone is already more powerful than many basic laptops. This accessory wants to turn it into your new office

We have been seeing proposals for years that promise us turn your mobile into a desktop computer. The idea of ​​systems like Samsung DeX is that by connecting the mobile phone to a computer, we can control it with a keyboard and mouse. The problem is that we need a computer with the financial outlay that it entails. From here comes the idea of NexDock, an accessory to turn your mobile into a laptopeven if you don’t have a laptop.

A portable shell

It has a screen, it has a trackpad, it has a keyboard… looking at the photos we would say that it is a normal laptop, but in reality it is simply a shell. The NexDock has no operating system, processor or storage, but rather his “brain” is his cell phone that we connect via USB.

The NexDock has a 14-inch screen with 1920×1200 resolution, has two stereo speakers, a full backlit keyboard and a integrated 5,000 mAh battery. This allows the mobile phone to be charged and the autonomy to be closer to that offered by a normal laptop. According to its creators, it offers more than 7 hours of autonomy.

When connecting the mobile, the interface adapts to the screen and we can operate it with the keyboard and mouse, but there is more. We can also connect a console such as the Steam Deck, a Raspberry Pi or use it as a secondary screen for another computer.

Price and compatible mobile phones

The NexDock costs $229, a much lower price than a normal laptop, so it may be interesting for users who want the desktop experience without spending too much. However, it is already a significant amount and perhaps there are those who prefer to invest a little more and have a real computer. In addition, if you buy from Spain you have to add shipping costs, which increase the price to more than 290 dollars, about 245 euros at the current exchange rate.

Regarding compatible mobile phones, it can be used with all those who have a desktop mode, such as those that are compatible with Samsung DeX, Google Pixel, Huawei with ‘Easy Projection’ and Motorola phones with ‘Ready For’. Google is expected to activate desktop mode for all Android soon, since It is a hidden feature in Android 16.

In the case of iPhones, NexDock does not indicate that it is compatible, but it can be used through the app infiniteX2P which allows you to adapt the iOS interface to a large screen.

More information | NexDock

In Xataka | Windows 95 had a little secret that made rebooting faster. The reason was in its more chaotic architecture