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External battery, charger … We tested the accessories of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +

sivertime — Tue, 02 May 2017 13:57:10 +0000

Soon after testing the Samsung Galaxy S8 +, we are now interested in the accessories of the new Korean flagship. External battery, wireless charger, DeX Station … discover everything you need to know!
The Samsung Galaxy S8 + keeps impressing us. This revolutionary smartphone has everything to please. And you can learn more by (re) discovering our test of the successor of the Galaxy S7 Edge . But who says new smartphone, also says new accessory. And at that game, Samsung did not do it in half measure . First of all, the Korean offers several recharge solutions: an external battery of 5100 mAh and a charger wireless. There are also new hulls and the famous DeX Station. Without further ado, discover everything you need to know about them.
Recharge Solutions
While the Galaxy S8 Plus offers (already) a better autonomy than its little brother, the Galaxy S8, Samsung offers us the possibility to opt for an external battery of 5100 mAh . Equipped with a classic Type-A USB port and a Type-C USB port, this battery will be able to quickly charge your Galaxy S8 or S8 +. Better yet, it recharges as quickly. Sold at 69.90 euros, it is available here .
In addition to this external battery, Samsung also offers us a beautiful wireless charger . And since the Galaxy S8 / S8 + is equipped with a wireless charging area, you can charge it with this wireless charging station. It will also allow you to use your smartphone while it is charging. As it is simply placed on this charging plate, you can answer an SMS or a call without unplugging it. If you want to shopper this charger wirelessly, this is where it goes.
Hull and DeX Station
The Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 + is very beautiful. Then to protect him, one must pamper him. If you want to preserve its elegance while protecting it from bumps or scratches, the Samsung Alcantara shell is probably made for you . With this cover, you will give a refined style to your device and thanks to the true Alcantara, it will become pleasantly soft to the touch and resistant to the spots. To get this cover that costs around 39 euros, here.
With the DeX Station, you can transform your Galaxy S8 or S8 + into a real desktop computer . Simple to use, the Samsung dock offers a good PC experience. The DeX is equipped with a fan to cool the phone, among others. And thanks to the interface well developed by the team of Samsung, you will be able to zap your Windows 10 without difficulty. But this technology has a price. The DeX of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is sold at 149.99 euros.

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We transformed a Samsung Galaxy S8 into desktop PC thanks to the DeX, and the result is wow!

sivertime — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:44:57 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 + can turn into a true desktop computer. With the DeX, an accessory unveiled alongside the two, smartphones, the PC experience is pretty cool.
In addition to its Galaxy S8 and S8 +, Samsung has unveiled several nice accessories. These include the DeX, an accessory that will allow you to turn Samsung’s new smartphone into a true desktop PC. But connecting a smartphone to a dock to turn it into a computer is not really new. HP and Motorola have already attempted this adventure, before turning back after having tutoy the failure. By fixing software problems, the Samsung DeX managed to do what others dreamed of doing. But concretely, what does it give? After spending a day with the (sublime) Galaxy S8 +, will I replace my MacBook Pro 2016 with a … smartphone? These next lines may leave you speechless!
The concept is simple. Just connect the Galaxy S8 or S8 + to the dock, which in turn is connected to a monitor via an HDMI cable that you will unfortunately need to purchase. Once connected, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is transforming or almost. The Samsung DeX application starts automatically and the smartphone’s Infinity Display screen turns black. And there, magic takes place. On my monitor, I have the right to an Android version that looks like an OS for desktop PC . Yes, Samsung managed to organize this interface with flying colors. And during the few hours I was able to use this dock, the DeX mode made me dream.
Making a Youtube video Full HD multi-window or editing several photos with background music is a real pleasure with DeX. This special dock has transformed the Galaxy S8 + that I am currently testing into a true hybrid smartphone. And the performances are well to go. Surf between the different apps is a real kif, the navigation is very fluid and I have noticed any slowdown. As a journalist, I see myself already doing everything with the dock of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Marketed at 149 euros here , the DeX is the ideal backup PC . And if it seems not yet perfect for me to completely zap my MacBook, the DeX has at least the potential …

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Samsung Galaxy S8 +: A day of testing with the new boss of smartphones!

sivertime — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:34:49 +0000

The Galaxy S8 + was delivered to us by Samsung. I had the opportunity to spend a day next to this smartphone. And here are my first impressions, waiting for my complete test.
10h : Ouloulou, I am one of the lucky ones who will test the Samsung Galaxy S8 +. I’m a bit ashamed, but nothing but the packaging of the new Korean smartphone gives me as much thrill as a new album by Kendrick Lamar. It is open. Aesthetically, the Galaxy S8 + has nothing to do with its elders . He throws it but still risks to keep the fingerprints of all my friends on his back shell. Well, I’m not going to make it difficult. The Galaxy S8 Plus’s very strong technical sheet sells a dream, what more can you ask for?
10h30 : Aesthetically, the Samsung Galaxy S8 + tutoie perfection. Despite its 6.2 inches, this new smartphone is very compact and offers a beautiful grip. With its sleek front, the Galaxy S8 + is synonymous with Waouh. Its Infinity screen can leave you speechless. In my hands, I felt like I was just holding a screen. Ultra-light and very thin, the Galaxy S8 + gives a real visual and sensorial slap.
11h : The first surprise that bluffs me on this Galaxy S8 is its home button. Pressing it, I felt a pressure on the finger while it is not even a real button. The new home button simulates the sensations (like your girlfriend) of a physical button. But it was mostly the screen that put a real slap. OLED requires, the contrast is effective and much better than that of any LCD screen (there is no photo with the iPhone 7 for example).
12h : Once the Samsung Galaxy S8 + has been configured, I tackle the heavy subject: the camera. And there, magic operates! The colors are hallucinating, the sensor adapts to all conditions of brightness, from the sun terrace to the subway dipped in the dark. Unlike other manufacturers, Samsung did not crack for the dual photo sensor . And even if it is only 12 megapixels, If the Galaxy S8 and S8 + are satisfied with a definition of 12 megapixels, it is mainly to capture more light. The editing of melty is more beautiful than true.
13h : It’s time for lunch and the opportunity to check that the Galaxy S8 + is waterproof. Yes, Samsung’s new phone is IP68 certified, allowing it to be immersed for 30 minutes at a depth of 1.50 meters and resisting dust. Well, I took my courage to slide the Galaxy S8 + in a glass of water (it’s less than a meter 50 but I’m already scared enough). The phone recovered well and I was able to navigate between oklm applications.
15h : Well, I decided to download the game Asphalt Xtrem to see what it looks like on Galaxy S8 +. After all, chopping rare creatures has never hurt anyone! The result is canon.
16h : After a rather dense little day, the Galaxy S8 + displays 60% of battery. Dammit . To conclude, this smartphone is a pleasure to use and it is probably the best I could try. I look forward to testing Bixby and the performance of this smartphone which should benefit from an update to correct its red veil.

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