The Samsung DeX Station was released in 2017. Here are the details: Release: It was launched along with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. It was officially available in Germany from 28 April 2017. Compatibility: At launch, it was primarily intended for the Galaxy S8 / S8+, but also supported the Galaxy Note 8 later that year (from September 2017). Function: The station was Samsung's first hardware solution to turn a smartphone into a desktop PC replacement by connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.