MNT Pocket Reform

The Iconic Open Hardware Mini Laptop from MNT.

Ideal for using Linux on the go: MNT Pocket Reform is a fully-featured 7" mini laptop that is modular, upgradeable, customizable, repairable — and fully open source hardware.

Modularity

  • Swap CPU, SSD, Keycaps
  • Customizable
  • Self-serviceable

Chassis

  • Milled aluminum body
  • Robust
  • Recyclable

Keyboard

  • Mechanical
  • Customizable layout
  • Dimmable backlight

Pointing Device

  • Ergonomic trackball
  • Precise pointing
  • 4 Trackball buttons

Batteries

  • Exchangeable
  • Common size
  • 2 Li-ion pouches with a total of 8000 mAh

Modularity by Design

With MNT Pocket Reform, you get full modularity: Swap CPU processor modules, insert an SSD card of your choice, install an LTE modem. Select one of our main CPU processor modules and customize your MNT Pocket Reform to your preferences:

1. MNT RCORE (Rockchip RK3588)

MNT RCORE with RK3588 is the most powerful octa-core Processor Module option for MNT Pocket Reform and the right choice if you desire the maximum in CPU and GPU performance as well as 16 or 32GB of RAM. The CPU features 8 cores: 4x fast Cortex-A76 and 4x efficient Cortex-A55. The integrated ARM Mali G610 MP4 GPU delivers OpenGL/ES 3.1 with the open source Panthor driver, with Vulkan in development.

In a Nutshell

  • Very fast CPU/GPU, 16/32GB RAM
  • Dual display capable
  • Fast PCIe 3.0+2.0 and USB 3.0

Use Cases

  • Software development
  • Open source CAD/media work
  • OpenGL 3.1 gaming and emulation

Drawbacks

  • Binary DDR and GPU firmware

2. RCM4-BPi (Amlogic A311D)

A311D is a solid, affordable choice for your MNT Pocket Reform — both in terms of CPU and GPU. This energy-efficient module offers a good tradeoff between price and performance. The CPU features 6 cores: 4x fast 2.2GHz Cortex-A73 and 2x efficient 1.8GHz Cortex-A53. The integrated ARM Mali G52 MP4 GPU delivers OpenGL/ES 3.1 with the open source Panfrost driver.

In a Nutshell

  • Fast CPU and GPU
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • Bluetooth 5.0

Use Cases

  • Programming
  • Web applications
  • OpenGL 3.1 gaming

Drawbacks

  • One display at a time (HDMI or internal)
  • USB 2.0
  • Binary firmware
  • Only 16 GB eMMC (doesn't work in U-Boot). Booting from a MicroSD is possible but slow. We recommend using an SSD for a reliable and fast boot process.

Detailed Specs

iFixit created an amazing repair guide for MNT Pocket Reform with many closeup pictures and detailed instructions. We recommend taking a look.

iFixit's teardown video of MNT Pocket Reform is also worth checking out:

CPU
RAM
GPU
Modularity Comparison Table
Display7" Full HD+ (1920 x 1200 pixels). Micro HDMI output for an external display with up to 4k resolution. 128 x 32 pixel system control OLED.
USB 2x USB 3.0 ports external (Type-C), one port supports Power Delivery charging.
Networkingix Industrial Ethernet port. Micro SIM card slot. Optional Cellular Internet: M.2 key B WWAN slot for 4G/5G/LTE modem or USB Wi-Fi cards. Wi-Fi 802.11ac: AsiaRF Wi-Fi card with MT7612U chipset and dual Ezurio FlexPIFA antennas.
StorageInternal M.2 M-key socket for NVMe SSD. MicroSD card slot. 128 GB or 256 GB eMMC Flash (RCORE RK3588). 16 GB eMMC (A311D).
PCIePCIe 2.0 x1 on M.2 key M slot.
KeyboardPocket Reform mechanical USB keyboard with Kailh Choc Red or White Switches, dimmable RGB backlight, open firmware.
TrackballPocket Reform optical USB trackball with 4 mechanical switches (Kailh Choc Red or White), open firmware.
EnclosureModular case from CNC-milled, bead-blasted, anodized 6061 aluminum in black or purple.
SoundTI DAC with loud and clear Mono Speaker (CUI CES-361811-18PM-67). Headphones via headphone jack.
BatteryUSB Type-C Power Delivery charging. 2× Li-Ion cells (8000 mAh total). Runtime: approx. 4 hours.
System ControllerRaspberry Pi RP2040.
ManualOperator Manual incl. system schematics and full parts list.
SourcesKiCAD sources for motherboard, keyboard, trackball, trackpad, STEP/STL/FreeCAD files for case parts, C sources for all firmware (input devices and system controller), build scripts for boot & system image.
OSPreloaded with Debian GNU/Linux.

In the Box

  • MNT Pocket Reform Laptop with:
    • CPU module of your choice
    • Trackball
    • QWERTY-US layout
    • Handbook of your choice (digital or print version)
    • AsiaRF Wi-Fi card with MT7612U chipset and dual Ezurio FlexPIFA antennas
  • Power Supply not included. You can use any USB-C Power Delivery charger — we recommend Anker or Ugreen 60W+ USB-C charger.
  • Optional Features:
    • NVMe SSD Storage (M.2)
    • MNT Pocket Reform Sleeve
    • MNT Pocket Reform Magic Poster (Limited Edition)
  • Dimensions: 20 x 12.6 x 4.5 cm
  • Weight: ~1.1 kg

Support


Customize my Pocket Reform

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Options

Customize

Case Color
CPU Module
Switches
Handbook
NVMe SSD M.2
Sleeve
Poster (Limited Edition)

Price

850.00