# Desktop Smartphone Connector Docks The Samsung 'DeX' Smartphone Desktop Unit Extends Usage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-desktop References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-dex-brings-your-samsung-smartphone-to-the-desktop-30-03-2017/) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-dex-enables-productivity-for-mobile-workers-by-extending-the-smartphone-to-a-desktop-environment) The smartphone has become an essential piece of equipment for users of all kind, so the Samsung 'DeX' smartphone desktop unit is intended to act as a way to connect it to your PC. The Samsung 'DeX' works by enabling users to increase their overall productivity by connecting their smartphone to their computer to answer messages, edit document, surf the web and much more. The Samsung 'DeX' smartphone desktop unit also features an Ethernet connection, two USB 2.0 ports, a USB Type-C port and even Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) to ensure you can charge up your device quite quickly. The Samsung 'DeX' acts as a versatile piece of equipment to quickly dock and undock your device to increase overall productivity in an instant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Desktop-smartphone Integration:** Opportunity to develop more versatile, easy to use desktop docks that integrate with smartphones. - **Productivity Enhancing Accessories:** Opportunity to create more accessories that allow users to increase productivity by connecting smartphones to computers. - **Mobile-desktop Synchronization:** Opportunity to develop new technologies that allow for seamless synchronization between mobile and desktop devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can integrate smartphones into more devices to increase functionality. - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can develop new docks and accessories that connect smartphones to computers. - **Software Development:** The software development industry can create applications that allow for seamless integration between mobile and desktop devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uperfect-udock-x-156-pro.md) - [Large Screen Lapdocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexdock-xl.md) - [Smartphone Mounting Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexmonitor.md) - [Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-duo-workshop-concept.md) - [Wireless Laptop-Style Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexdock-wireless.md) - [Three-in-One Phone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omiodo-portable.md) - [Mobile Device Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-stand-dock.md) - [Mobile Professional Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-568-usbc-docking-station.md)