microsoft display dock for windows continuum

#MICROSOFT DISPLAY DOCK FOR WINDOWS CONTINUUM FULL#

On top of that, it ran gorgeous full-screen HD video. In the middle of it, my “phone” rang and I could work uninterrupted on my Word document (wires aside). Outside of Outlook, I couldn’t tell I was on a phone. Then I opened a large PPT from One Drive for Business. I opened, tracked changes and added comments to a Word doc.

#MICROSOFT DISPLAY DOCK FOR WINDOWS CONTINUUM FULL#

Here is the good news: it delivered nearly a full Office experience. With a fully HD display, keyboard and mouse, I was running on my phone in the same way I’d connect a Surface or a laptop. While they didn’t have any 950’s in stock, they did have a dock! Time to wire up Windows Phone Continuum. Why so complicated and slow? That meant a trip to the local Microsoft Store. A rather complex process of getting a ‘Lumia Deals’ voucher is required, and then the ordering process needs to be repeated, with a 10-12 week ETA. Except the Lumia 950 XL doesn’t actually ship with the free dock. But back to the point: it is Continuum that I am interested in trying, which means I need a Microsoft Display Dock. People watching probably figure my glasses aren’t working. Windows Hello recognizes me faster that I can type in my PIN, as long as I bring the phone just a little closer to my face than I’m used to. Those reports of it not working with glasses didn’t apply to me. Microsoft mostly pulled it off, which means they were able to get Windows Phone 10 back to Windows Phone 8 capability before shipping. I suffered through three months of Microsoft’s Insider program, and throughout that time it felt (a) like I was too *far* inside, and (b) I was seriously concerned a stable build would be ready in time. Light, brilliant screen and lots of power. It was a good sign that the phone comes with a Microsoft Display Dock.

I had my Lumia 950 XL pre-order in early. Back in April I asked with Windows Phone Continuum, will you need a tablet at all? Now that I’m running a Lumia 950XL and a Continuum dock, the answer? Yes, you still need a tablet.

Microsoft display dock for windows continuum