NexPad: $250 portable external display that turns your smartphone into a tablet

Earlier this year, Nex Computer introduced the NexPad, a portable external display for smartphones, tablets

and laptops. Almost 10 months passed and the device finally went on sale.

How it works

The main feature of NexPad is thatit can turn your Android smartphone into a tablet. A USB Type-C connector is used for connection, and the smartphone itself is attached to the bottom of the device using magnets. It can be used as a touchpad or additional screen.

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The device weighs quite a lot - 736 g, and the total weight with the smartphone can be about 1 kg. Apparently, this is why the NexPad comes with a stand, which adds stability to the design.

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The NexPad still measures 277mm x 250mm x 63mm.equipped with a 12-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. In addition to the USB-C port, there are two USB 3.1 Type-C ports with pass-through charging, a mini HDMI 2.0 port and a USB 2.0 Type-C port for data transfer.

The gadget can also be used as an additional screen with laptops and computers.

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The NexPad costs $250. The device is currently only available for purchase in the US and Canada.

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