Thing of the day: "empty" laptop, which runs from stuffing your smartphone

In many problems of smart phones for a long time we have replaced the laptop. On the move, we can work with large documents, make presentations and even video mount. Performance of today's flagships for such purposes abound, but the 6-inch screen is already enough. To solve this problem, you can use the NexDock 2.

In fact, NexDock 2 - it's a laptop, devoid of CPU, memory, wireless communications, and operating system. All it takes it from your smartphone. Simply plug it in using a special cable, and a 13.3-inch FHD-display desktop in the style of Windows will be displayed with all your applications.

Of course, any smartphone to it does not connect. NexDock 2 is only compatible with the flagship Samsung and Huawei, which provides desktop mode.

Supported models:

• Samsung: Galaxy S8, S8 + and S8 Active, Galaxy S9 and S9 +, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10 +.
• Huawei: Mate 10 and 10 Pro, Mate 20, 20 and 20 Pro X, P20 and P20 Pro, Honor Note 10.

Applications on NexDock 2 will be opened in the windows with adjustable size. Many services can be run in full-screen mode using the mouse and keyboard of notebook. With regard to this, by the way, and games.

For autonomy can not survive, because inside NexDock 2 provides its own battery that can feed a smartphone during operation.

The presence of connectors on the device allows you to connect data storage, a variety of accessories and peripherals. There is as full USB-A, and just three USB-C.

We should also highlight the presence of HDMI-port, which opens up many other possibilities for using NexDock 2. For example, it may be employed as a second screen for your laptop or as the main display for the image output from the console, mini-computer, Raspberry Pi or TV stick.

All this makes NexDock 2 quite versatile device that is always a use, even if you currently do not have the flagship Huawei or Samsung. On Kickstarter this gadget sell $ 199 (≈12 700 rubles).