MNT Reform is an open hardware laptop, designed and assembled in Germany
(mnt.stanleylieber.com)
I'm intrigued by this, but waiting for the MNT Reform Next.. https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next
replyThey also have a small-form-factor stationary computer in the pipeline: https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt-research/mnt-station
replyIt's an interesting concept, but perhaps a bit financially and environmentally wasteful, when you can get a 10 year old ThinkPad for 10% of the price that will perform roughly as well as this one. We don't need to bring more low-powered laptops into this world.
replyOn the other hand, since all the design files are available, anyone can design an upgraded motherboard for this machine and keep all the other parts out of the landfill.
replyI think 1450 EUR for a 16GB RK3588 is hard to justify. Is the Rockchip open to begin with?
replyI'd go for a framework using the Roma or CIX boards if I wanted to go for an "open hardware but not really" goal.
I've been looking into switching away from apple and try to buy more EU based services and products.
replyI love the concept and might just buy one to support the project, but I want something sleeker for my daily use. So I'm considering slimbook & tuxedo atm as buy-from-eu options.
Where do you want it to be produced?
Assembly is not production, essential parts production is.
replyCan you fly with stuff like this? I only wonder because of the battery setup. Very cool, I would personally use a regular track pad over the ball as I prefer as little mouse interaction as possible and it would stay out of the way better.
replyOff the shelf LiFePo4 18650, marked capacity - not at all sketchy. 8 cells are way below the carry-on limit of 100 Wh.
replyHave multiple times no problems.
replyAs it's not very small, it would be a lot cooler if it had a full no compromise TKL mechanical keyboard.
replyLooks really cool!
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