We got the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's DeX to work with an HP Elite X3 Lapdock

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As I've been testing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, it occurred to me to try the DeX (Desktop Experience) feature which creates a PC-like interface when plugged into an HDMI-enabled monitor. Instead of plugging-it into a desktop monitor, I dusted off my HP Elite X3 Lapdock accessory which was designed for use with Microsoft's Windows 10 Continuum.

The Elite X3 dock is a premium accessory, it is powered by USB Type-C and connects to Windows Phones using USB Type-C as well as wirelessly. I used it briefly with my Elite X3 Windows Phone, mostly for Office 365 access.

To my surprise, plugging in the Galaxy Note 9 doesn't only enable DeX on the Elite X3 Lapdock, it gives automatic access to the keyboard and mouse.

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Review: Lapdock notebook dock for Motorola ATRIX

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

On of the most daring and innovative accessories we've seen this year is Motorola's Lapdock ($329) for their ATRIX super smartphone. It works as a dock, a charger and turns the dual-core smartphone into a netbook that works through a browser and gives users full access to all smartphone calling, texting and app functions.

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Motorola Atrix comes to Bell tomorrow

The long wait for the world's first dual-core super smartphone is over. The Motorola Atrix as well as its optional  Lapdock and Webtop accessories are scheduled to come to Canada tomorrow via Bell. The Atrix smartphone sells for $170 on a three year contract but can be had for $600 contract free.