"Nex Dock" is a docking station that turns your Windows 10 smartphone into a laptop. The first step toward the realization of the vision of "making one smartphone usable for both work and play."

A docking station that turns your Windows 10 smartphone into a laptop.
A docking station that turns your Windows 10 smartphone into a laptop.

"NexDock" utilizes the "Continuum" function of Windows 10 Mobile. As a result, the monitor of "NexDock" connected to a Windows smartphone will display a screen similar to the PC version of Windows 10. It also comes with a keyboard and touchpad, so typing long sentences and editing Excel sheets will be a lot easier than using the touch panel on your smartphone. It's a pity that the PC version of the software cannot be used, but the operation screens of Office are displayed that are quite similar to the PC version.

Display a screen close to the PC version of Windows 10
Display a screen close to the PC version of Windows 10

Keyboard and touchpad can be used
Keyboard and touchpad can be used

It has a 14-inch monitor, battery, and Bluetooth keyboard. Since it does not have a CPU or memory, it can be purchased for about half the price of a laptop computer equipped with a monitor of the same size.

The "Nex Dock" can also be connected to a stick-type PC or "Rasberry Pi". It can also be connected to a PC and used as a secondary screen.

A stick-type PC can be connected to "NexDock"
A stick-type PC can be connected to "NexDock"

You can also connect "Rasberry Pi" and use it as a Linux-equipped notebook PC.
You can also connect "Rasberry Pi" and use it as a Linux-equipped notebook PC.

Can be used as a secondary screen by connecting to a Windows laptop
Can be used as a secondary screen by connecting to a Windows laptop

You can also connect an MHL compatible Android smartphone and use it as a wireless monitor. In addition, for iOS AirPlay compatible games, the game screen can be displayed on the "Next Dock" and the iPhone can be used as a game controller.

Example of using it as a remote monitor for Android smartphones: Enjoy videos on a large screen
Example of using it as a remote monitor for Android smartphones: Enjoy videos on a large screen

For AirPlay compatible games, use iPhone as a game controller
For AirPlay compatible games, use iPhone as a game controller

The developer, Nex Computer, is conducting a campaign to recruit investors on the crowdfunding site Indiegogo to realize "NexDock". As of this writing, the $ 79 Early Bird version is already sold out, and the $ 99 Not Too Late version is available. The amount required to obtain it will increase as the campaign progresses, and the retail price after the campaign will be $ 149. Shipment is scheduled to start in June 2016. It also supports delivery to Japan, but the shipping fee is unknown at this time.

I also tried to invest. At this price, is it okay to become a pillar?
I also tried to invest. At this price, is it okay to become a pillar?

Not many people have Windows smartphones at this time. Among them, the number of people who want to use it as a notebook PC seems to be even smaller. However, it may be the perfect device for those who have bought a Windows smartphone or tablet but have no use and are at a loss.

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Kantai Collection What else can I use it for ...?