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Samsung/Apple Identity Crisis! My Galaxy S24 Ultra Replaced My MacBook for the Day

I used Samsung Dex for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop. Read about Jessica’s experience with Samsung Dex: 0:00 Replacing My Laptop with Samsung Dex 1:21 Samsung Dex Just Makes Sense 2:29 Using Samsung Dex for Daily Tasks 5:32 Samsung Dex Has…

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I used Samsung Dex for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop.

Read about Jessica’s experience with Samsung Dex:

0:00 Replacing My Laptop with Samsung Dex
1:21 Samsung Dex Just Makes Sense
2:29 Using Samsung Dex for Daily Tasks
5:32 Samsung Dex Has Room for Improvement
7:04 Dex Works For Most of What I Need

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54 Comments

  1. @rinzualapachuau9675

    June 15, 2024 at 11:15 am

    samsung Dex is ❤❤❤

  2. @verakuyful

    June 15, 2024 at 11:34 am

    I enjoy using DEX. There’s a lot to learn and also work around with some apps. About 95% of the time DEX will get the job done without a heavy laptop.

  3. @hunkydrewy

    June 15, 2024 at 11:47 am

    Samsung should build some ultra thin foldable screen+keyboard (similar to laptop, but without processor, graphic card, etc) to compliment dax. At the moment you still need external monitor, keyboard, mouse.

    • @nickthaskater

      June 15, 2024 at 4:39 pm

      They’re called lapdocks and they already exist. Look up Nexdock for example.

  4. @Joshua_Lawrence

    June 15, 2024 at 12:04 pm

    Weird that you can’t do collages in Express, meaning you’d have to go back and forth between it and Samsung Gallery to do what you’d normally do in one application. Patching Rush could fix that issue, so other than that, ig not too bad of an experience for you. Great to know!, as I was considering purchasing a monitor and using DeX instead of purchasing a laptop. I currently have a Book Go, but Windows is getting weird and there are certain mobile experiences for my work that are superior or just non-existent on PC.

  5. @driatros

    June 15, 2024 at 12:10 pm

    She has such an annoying tone! Unwatchable.

  6. @p5rsona

    June 15, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    This puts iPad pro to shame

  7. @CaptainFSU

    June 15, 2024 at 12:23 pm

    In the Western world (with many of us having multiple computing gadgets) this might seem as a cool gimmick but in developing countries Dex could be revolutionary.

  8. @amazinglife_in

    June 15, 2024 at 12:28 pm

    Your simile makes me smile 😊 Thank you!

  9. @aniketdali

    June 15, 2024 at 1:24 pm

    carry an ipad with m series

  10. @4000Wiggins

    June 15, 2024 at 1:46 pm

    Cool idea, but I would need a much larger screen to do my work for the day.

    • @nickthaskater

      June 15, 2024 at 4:38 pm

      You can connect it to as large a screen you like

  11. @Aggie4life77

    June 15, 2024 at 2:59 pm

    The Dex feature was first tried by Motorola way back with the Atrix. Phones just simply wasn’t powerful enough back then. Now they are. With that said, Apple would never allow this because it would kill their low end Mac sales and even iPad sales in some regard. This is also the reason why they haven’t put full Mac OS on an iPad!

  12. @conceptsbyun

    June 15, 2024 at 3:01 pm

    Lumafusion on Andriod is a good video editing option.

  13. @Aggie4life77

    June 15, 2024 at 3:09 pm

    The only problem I see with solely using Dex or something similar is that, how often are you going to be in a situation when traveling to hook up a monitor? Even if you find one, you will still need to carry a keyboard and mouse. Just get a MacBook Air and call it a day!

    • @ronaldbardalez6318

      June 15, 2024 at 7:58 pm

      No, it’s not meant for travel. It’s for “office” or “home-office” use, clearly. Not even Samsung is pretending to replace your real, usual workstation. They’re just adding a very convenient and useful feature for whenever it makes sense.

    • @anyadike

      June 15, 2024 at 9:23 pm

      When it first came out, I know a few YouTubers who plugged their phone into their hotel room’s HD television, and use that as a monitor.
      Over the last few years, though, many hotels have made it nearly impossible to access the HDMI ports on the TVs (from my experience).

  14. @karanjoshi2662

    June 15, 2024 at 4:09 pm

    Dex is great for tablets but not the best with monitors yet.

  15. @OledBurnInKing

    June 15, 2024 at 4:19 pm

    There is lumafusion and it works with dex.

  16. @christopherboyd3311

    June 15, 2024 at 4:20 pm

    My work gives me a cell phone and a laptop. By the time we get to the S25 it should only be one.

  17. @niba4cob

    June 15, 2024 at 4:28 pm

    Switching to android is a bad idea

  18. @rwno1

    June 15, 2024 at 4:56 pm

    Nicely Done! DEX should get more attention and developers to maximise the platform! I use it more than my laptops and I am a Management consultant! It is not supposed to replace your laptop, but useful in a pinch. Consider it like a Leatherman Multitool, it does not replace your toolbox but useful in pinch or away from home 😊

    • @rwno1

      June 15, 2024 at 5:01 pm

      Even my firm has the ability to use VDI and they say it is not supposed to replace your work laptop, but is very useful if you are entertaining clients or on business trips and don’t want to lug around a laptop that could get lost or stolen. This is also how I use DeX for holidays and trips in hotels using wireless Dex on Samsung TV’s with Netflix, spotify and even Xbox Cloud!

  19. @Pixl8dwhmsy

    June 15, 2024 at 5:22 pm

    one product for everything. makes sense. love it, but im all apple here, so i’ll have to wait for 15 years (minimally).

  20. @stephencooper3583

    June 15, 2024 at 6:49 pm

    People need to stop pretending that mobile apps are the same as desktop apps or programs. Sure, you can get away with some of them in a pinch, but if you’re serious about productivity, it’s not really close.

    That said, Dex is a cool feature… but let’s keep it in perspective, ya know?

  21. @morm2173

    June 15, 2024 at 7:46 pm

    That’s why android and Samsung are my favorite I’ve been using Dex, Smart View, Flow for even my gaming emulation to my Samsung TV and it’s fun to use

  22. @ronaldbardalez6318

    June 15, 2024 at 7:56 pm

    Yeah, that’s what I said… “I don’t think I could ever switch”. Now I’m posting this comment on an S24 Ultra

  23. @ronaldbardalez6318

    June 15, 2024 at 7:59 pm

    My most annoying setting is the mouse scroll wheel direction. I’m used to scroll in reverse on macOS. I wish there was a setting to revert that on Dex. Mouse use is confusing because of it.

  24. @denzelbuka1019

    June 15, 2024 at 8:28 pm

    An Apple girl who acknowledges Samsung’s good stuff. You’re the first.

  25. @gr8bkset-524

    June 15, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    I have a Chrome tablet that works well as a desktop with keyboard/mouse attached and works like an Android tablet including Google apps with keyboard detached. Desktop mode works great because Chrome OS is inherently a desktop OS, then sandboxes for Android is added. I wish someone would come up with a phone with Chrome OS. It would work better than DeX.

  26. @ShirtPapa

    June 15, 2024 at 10:49 pm

    Putting all eggs into a basket. How does it “make so much sense?”

  27. @videobiker9131

    June 15, 2024 at 11:46 pm

    Thank you very much for really informative presentation. You did a really good job and I know you haven’t been doing this for very long, but you have great poise and you have a great future. 😊

  28. @misael.maced0

    June 16, 2024 at 12:02 am

    great review! one thing I’d add is that most used Windows shortcuts work on Dex, like CTRL+C and CTRL+V for copy and paste for example. also, Dex is available on Samsung tablets and you can use it on the tablet screen it self, it doesn’t need to be connected to a monitor for it to work.

  29. @ninoluciosantiago

    June 16, 2024 at 12:45 am

    DeX can run on ultrawide screen at high resolution but you need to download the utilities in Samsung Good Lock

  30. @javtimestwo

    June 16, 2024 at 1:11 am

    @1:06 – your desk set up and posture is screaming for an adjustment. That poor Veridesk is taking up so much desktop space.
    Your single monitor is so close to you. It should be at least an arms length away when seated properly. 
    This will benefit your neck, back and eyes.
    Please ask for an ergo assessment! Your body will thank you later.
    Be careful! You might not feel discomfort now but soon enough your shoulders, neck and wrists are going to be paying the price. 
    Good luck! 🖥

  31. @RodrigoEsquivel76

    June 16, 2024 at 1:22 am

    try Dex wireless, welcome to my TED Talk!!!

  32. @wensonchang6077

    June 16, 2024 at 1:44 am

    im more impressed that a daily apple user was even WILLING to try an android product. most apple users i know are diehard users that REFUSE to even keep an open mind.

  33. @lazyreuvin

    June 16, 2024 at 2:32 am

    I also tried the same experiment for a previous job I had, but found there were still too many quirks with programs, and not to mention the ‘lack of’ familiar ‘productivity’ software I required. Until the software experience is more familiar with that of a desktop system, it’s never going to work sadly.

  34. @ChadH2023

    June 16, 2024 at 3:22 am

    120 comments in and Cnet hasn’t responded to any comments or given any ❤️’s y’all never look at your comments.

  35. @shomari17

    June 16, 2024 at 3:56 am

    This further proves that Samsung has a marketing problem. How come ppl still not know about DEX. Samsung has never made a commercial advertising this key feature. They fail to Sponsor any NBA,NFL, or any Pop culture events to connect with the youth. I love android and use to defend Samsung to the end. But I’m tired of being their PR team. Samsung have a marketing issue and has had one for years.

  36. @shomari17

    June 16, 2024 at 4:50 am

    CNET is doing a more effective job of promoting Samsung products and features than Samsung itself.

  37. @willbuschmann

    June 16, 2024 at 5:07 am

    Praises samsung and samsung dex, continues to use an iphone.

  38. @superiortoall22

    June 16, 2024 at 8:03 am

    It’s a “vanity” feature, meaning it’s not very useful but it’s there for people to say “well Samsung has this feature” and for Samsung to pad the back of their box with another feature. Most people are saying “I don’t know why Samsung isn’t advertising this” and it’s because even Samsung knows there’s not much use for this in the adult world.

  39. @unkown34x33

    June 16, 2024 at 9:06 am

    I really hate both… but the Samsung dax it’s a very very nice idea!

  40. @alferdauzer

    June 16, 2024 at 11:08 am

    I think this should be the future of mobile computing instead of tablets transformed into laptops. Every laptop company is transitioning to arm when we already have those processors on our phones.

  41. @tevii3514

    June 16, 2024 at 12:12 pm

    Can’t believe a major channel like CNET dedicated a video to Samsung Dex while lots of “reviewers” fail to even mention it in their reviews. CNET we appreciate you ❤

  42. @tevii3514

    June 16, 2024 at 12:14 pm

    Calling all Dexperts😂

  43. @Phoun

    June 16, 2024 at 12:15 pm

    Switch switch switch!!!

  44. @tevii3514

    June 16, 2024 at 12:18 pm

    When using Dex, the browser is gonna be your best friend. Using slack, zoom, Google docs, excel etc will all work better and be more familiar in the browser rather than using the app versions

  45. @jamesschaeffer3802

    June 16, 2024 at 12:40 pm

    🍳

  46. @xyksnk2390

    June 16, 2024 at 1:39 pm

    Great review and test.

    Umm I noticed you haven’t installed Good Luck and enabled the I love Dex mode within MultiStar. This is a must if you are serious about using Dex for laptop replacement.

    Those black bars on the monitor 😮. I think enabling High Resolution within MultiStar might fix that.

    Even though Dex is great, I always end up carrying my laptop, table and foldable lol

    😅

  47. @winkipinky

    June 16, 2024 at 1:46 pm

    Dex has been around FOR years! Good video, but oh my god, her voice is annoying.

  48. @Poryotis

    June 16, 2024 at 8:41 pm

    Dex has its niche. I’ve used it at times when the internet went down at work.

  49. @rikko47

    June 16, 2024 at 9:21 pm

    Ppl are so sleep on the true capabilites that Samsung flagship phones have

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