Offering a simple setup and easy access to your phone’s apps and files, Samsung DeX allows you to transform virtually any place into a workplace. And now, thanks to the solution’s new support for easy-to-carry HDMI adapters, as well as its deep compatibility with the Galaxy Note9’s S Pen, mobile multitasking has never been simpler.

Let’s explore how the Galaxy Note9 and Samsung DeX can help you become a productivity powerhouse.

Made for Mobile Lifestyles

Samsung DeX offers an Android-based, PC-like interface that allows you to seamlessly access your phone’s apps, and adds comfort and convenience to viewing and editing documents and presentations, watching a favorite show or movie, mobile gaming, and much more.

The interface is easy to navigate, supports keyboard and mouse gestures such as shortcuts, scrolling and dragging and dropping, and features a variety of optimized apps that allow users to get the most out of working on a larger display. The ability to effortlessly toggle between apps and view their contents on a bigger screen makes multitasking a breeze, and makes working on your smartphone more convenient and efficient.

Your phone still functions as a phone when it’s plugged in, and calls, texts and settings are all accessible via the taskbar located in the lower right corner of your monitor.

Your phone still functions as a phone when it’s plugged in, and calls, texts and settings are all accessible via the taskbar located in the lower right corner of your monitor.

More Ways to Connect

Convenience has always been key for Samsung DeX, which is why the solution offers a variety of simple ways to connect your Galaxy smartphone to a display and get down to work (or play). These include the previously introduced DeX Station and DeX Pad, as well as the solution’s new support for HDMI adapters^*. To get started, simply connect your Galaxy Note9 to a monitor with one of those choices. It’s just that easy.

The solution’s support for HDMI connectivity means that the HDMI adapters can be easily dropped in a bag, creating more opportunities to enjoy a PC-like experience at home, at the office, or on the go.  Meanwhile, the DeX Station and DeX Pad support multiple screen resolutions (up to HD+ and WQHD) and open even more apps at once. With all choices, Samsung DeX is compatible with a broad range of accessories, including keyboards, mice, headsets and more.

Pick the (right) one that best suits your needs and start enjoying a more productive and convenient mobile experience with Samsung DeX.

Even Better with the Galaxy Note9

Samsung’s latest flagship device has introduced exciting ways for users to utilize Samsung DeX to streamline more aspects of their day. The Galaxy Note9’s newly added connectivity support for Samsung DeX enables users to enjoy a full Samsung DeX experience by simply connecting the smartphone to a display via compatible HDMI adapters.

Samsung DeX’s new dual mode support enhances multitasking, allowing you to work simultaneously on your display and on your Galaxy Note9, so you can watch a video on the display while jotting down notes on your Galaxy Note9 with S Pen. Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Note9 also lets you utilize the smartphone as a touch keyboard, touchpad, or a surface for drawing with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) S Pen.

Speaking of, the S Pen’s deep Samsung DeX integration allows you to access its full range of capabilities when using the solution. And with its new remote control capability, the S Pen also functions as a handy clicker for delivering presentations on Samsung DeX-connected displays.

An Ever-expanding Samsung Ecosystem

When Samsung DeX launched in 2017, the solution had almost 40 strategic partners. Now, that number has almost doubled. The company continues to work closely with their ever-expanding list of partners—including popular software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, Blackberry, Hancom Office and many more.

The service also includes support for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions, including those from Citrix, VMware and Amazon Web Service. This means that Samsung DeX can enhance mobility for business users, such as financial institutions. Mobile professionals can utilize Samsung DeX to enjoy PC-like experience that combines Windows and Android into one powerful productivity platform, and offers access to their Windows PC from virtually anywhere in the world.

The list of Samsung DeX-compatible devices continues to grow, and now, with the Galaxy Tab S4, extends to tablets as well. Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Tab S4 can be accessed standalone, or the device can be linked to a larger display using a HDMI connection. Samsung DeX integration creates more opportunities for users to multitask efficiently, and helps cement the Galaxy Tab S4’s status as the go-to-tablet for mobile productivity.

 
See for yourself how Samsung DeX and the new Galaxy Note9 can help you master multitasking.

^*HDMI support is currently available with the Galaxy Note9. Samsung’s HDMI adapters include HDMI Adapter (EE-HG950), Multi Port Adapter (EE-P5000) and DeX Cable (EE-I1300).

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 25 July 2018 – There’s nothing quite as exciting as getting something new  – whether it’s a pair of shoes, clothing, a household item or a piece of today’s most innovative tech. When it comes in a sleek box that cleverly houses a device that’s likely to change the way you do life, it’s even more thrilling. By now, trend-setting millennials, entrepreneurs and discerning smartphone users across the world are making good use of their innovation-packed Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices.

A lot of thought was given to the design of Samsung’s flagship device for 2018, the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The curved edges first seen with the S6 edge have become a firm favourite with users. Of course, with less and less bevel and more edge-to-edge space, the curve makes viewing not only immersive but also pure pleasure.

The DeX Pad has become something of an icon among busy executives and freelancers. It’s more than screen mirroring because DeX Pad allows you to use your phone as a touchpad, so you can quickly set up and check e-mails, surf the net and basically do anything you’d normally do on a desk-top.

The wireless charger is also a thing of exquisite efficiency. When your battery’s low, the last thing you want is to fumble for a charging cable. Simply place your Galaxy S9 or S9+ onto the Wireless Charger Stand to power up. And you don’t even need to stop watching or texting, this stand holds your phone at a comfortable angle while it charges. As beautiful as it is functional, the Wireless Charger Convertible is designed to be stunning when it’s not in use. Use it as a pad and set your phone down or stand it up to keep your phone at an optimal viewing angle. Plus, it’s portable so you can easily bring it with you.

If you’re a go-go-go person, the battery pack is an essential, because when there’s no outlet in sight, simply plug in your S9 or S9+ and give your phone a boost. It’s compact enough to slip into your pocket or purse but packs a powerful punch with the 3000mAh and 3500mAh respectively.

But while fans and the media have waxed lyrical about the astounding functionality inside the new devices, it’s how it looks and feels that’s turned it into this year’s must-have fashion accessory.

Craige Fleischer, Vice President of Integrated Mobility for Samsung South Africa, says, “We put just as much effort into the accessories for our devices as the device itself. The S9 and S9+ accessories are designed to fit in seamlessly with users’ unique lifestyles – there is definitely something for everyone.”

And speaking of accessories, there’s a range to suit any lifestyle or look. Of course, covers that hide the device aren’t going to crack it and there are a number of covers that enhance the look of the S9. The Clear View Standing cover protects your whole phone while enabling access to functions. You can reply to notifications and check your Always-On Display easily through the clear cover and it stays clear with fingerprint prevention coatings. While you’re watching a movie, fold the cover to prop up your phone for a comfortable view.

Fashionistas will love the silicone covers, because not only are they available in several gorgeous colours that complement the design, the non-slip firm grip will ensure no phone is dropped during the scramble in major fashion sales. Simply change the cover to match your outfit of the day. The cover is super smooth to the touch and enhances grip.

So, if you’ve already tripped the light fantastic with the best smartphone to launch this year, then it’s definitely time to accessorize.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 03 April 2018 – The advent of the technological revolution has been changing the face of the workplace for decades. While computer technology and automated systems have created different work spaces, modern communication technology has made way for even greater change, rendering physical offices non-essential for many businesses.

Craige Fleischer, Vice President of Integrated Mobility, Samsung South Africa, says, “More and more people are opting out of conventional office spaces – it’s a mobile world and to ensure customers can fully embrace true mobility, our products are all geared towards seamless transitions that fit perfectly into the unique needs and behaviours of our customers.”

The average amount of office space required for a person is 10-25 square metres and a one-person office will cost anything from R3,000 per month. While ‘hotdesking’ is becoming more popular, where office spaces and desks are offered up on a daily, weekly or monthly basis for entrepreneurs or freelancers who don’t have their own office space, this also comes at a cost. The average cost of a cup of coffee is just R30 and if you spent an entire day at a coffee shop working, buying a few cups of coffee and a small meal (which you’re likely to buy anyway, wherever you are based), you’re unlikely to spend more than R250. While that may be a little more expensive than the cheapest office space you can find, it does offer far more freedom and no monthly rental bill. That’s just the monthly rental. Start-up costs will also include all the funky or elegant furniture you’ll require to make that great impression.

Then there’s commuting – with no office, there’s no need to make the convoluted and frantic drive in to work, which according to a report released by KPMG, using TomTom Traffic Index in 2017, costs the average person a minimum of six days of production time a year.^[i]

But, if you’re spending all your time in a coffee shop or at home lugging a computer to a client’s office to present simply isn’t a great option. Smartphones have paved the way for mobility in business to be a highly viable option – not just for phone calls and e-mails, but also for any of the usual business tools required, from spreadsheets to presentations. When it comes to presenting the grand plan or strategy to a client, however, using a mobile screen, even if it is the S9 of S9+, simply won’t be big enough for a room full of people. Which is why Samsung have updated the DeX station to a DeX Pad.

Imagine the scenario – you’ve ditched the office idea and have found a great coffee shop that’s close by and has wi-fi. You can spend all day there working just on your smartphone, getting a lot of your work done. To fine-tune or present your work, simply pop home or to your client’s offices, place your smartphone in the DeX pad and you’re good to go. It’s a plug-and-play system that allows you to use the power of your phone to run a desktop environment. With the DeX Pad, your smartphone lies on top, which means you can use the phone as a tracking pad, so there’s no need for a mouse at all.

“When you dock your Samsung Galaxy S9 onto the DeX Pad, it will give you a desktop layout on the screen you’ve connected, which is arranged like a conventional Windows display, but still all Android. Samsung DeX lets you connect your Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a monitor and keyboard for a desktop experience powered by your phone. So, you can turn any place into a workplace,” concludes Fleisher.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are laid flat on top of the Pad, where it’s tethered via the USB Type-C connection. There are additional ports consisting of an HDMI, two USB-A 2.0 ports and a USB-C charging port on the back of the pad. The new DeX Pad bumps up the desktop experience’s resolution up to 2560 x 1440 pixels, for and exceptional desktop experience. Ditching the office has never been so easy.

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