The DeX station is an accessory that Samsung unveiled alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in March. It enables these smartphones to power a PC-like experience on an external display for enhanced productivity. The handsets come with productivity apps that have been optimized for DeX. The Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to come with support for DeX.
All this is made possible by the DeX station which features Bluetooth support, an HDMI port, Ethernet port, two USB ports and a USB Type-C port. It powers a desktop-like user interface with multiple windows, a full-size browser with tabs and Android apps.
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ may have been released in most markets across the globe but Samsung has made the DeX station available in only a few markets. Samsung Canada has now confirmed that the DeX station for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be released in the country tomorrow, May 26. It will be priced at $249.
The DeX station is great for enhancing the functionality of the device. It enables users to access the files on their smartphone, reply to messages and emails and even take calls through a connected loudspeaker. It's even capable of rapidly charging the connected device over its Fast Adaptive Charge-enabled USB Type-C port.
