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- All sources public
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MNT Reform
The Ultimate Open Hardware Laptop.
MNT Reform is uniquely designed to be as open and transparent as possible, and to support a free and open source software stack from the ground up. We invite you to take a look under the hood, customize the documented electronics, and even repair it yourself if you like.
A modern laptop with an iconic retro look.
MNT Reform is our original open hardware laptop that was introduced back in 2020 and has gone through several iterations and improvements ever since. We overhauled the battery boards and made them protected. Our port covers are made from steel instead of acrylic. We introduced a new mechanical keyboard version that features a more traditional stagger and has dimmable RGB backlight. No more brick to charge — instead a modern USB-C power delivery. Our iconic trackball remained the same though, being a beloved feature by many.
MNT Reform is a laptop that has many purposes ranging from a daily driver to an industrial computer. It can be an ARM 64-bit development tool, a playground for writing, digital art and audio, a device that can be dis- and reassembled, studied, used as a prop for teaching electronics engineering (with KiCAD), applied computer science, or lean manufacturing. Or you can use Reform to relax by playing retro games, communicating with people, or browsing the web.
A Powerful Processor Module.
We made several processor modules compatible with MNT Reform until we arrived at the most powerful and popular one: the RCORE RK3588.
MNT RCORE with RK3588 is the fastest and most performant octa-core Processor Module option for MNT Reform with 16 or 32 GB 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 3.3 and Vulkan with the open source Panthor driver.
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 3.3 gaming and emulation
Drawbacks
- Binary DDR and GPU firmware
Detailed Specs
| CPU | 4x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
|---|---|
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MP4 (Panthor OpenGL/ES 3.3 with Vulkan support) |
| RAM | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR4 |
| Display | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 12.5" IPS eDP display driven via MIPI-DSI. HDMI port. 128 x 32 pixel system control OLED |
| USB | 3x USB 3.0 ports external (Type-A), 2x USB 2.0 internal (for input devices) |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet port. Optional Intel Wi-Fi 6E card./td> |
| Storage | Internal M.2 M-key socket for NVMe SSD. Full size SD card slot. 16GB eMMC |
| PCIe | 1x miniPCIe socket (PCIe 2.0 1x) |
| Keyboard | Reform mechanical USB keyboard with Kailh Choc Brown Switches, dimmable RGB backlight on all keys (individually programmable with OpenRGB), open firmware |
| Trackball | Reform optical USB trackball with 5 mechanical switches (Kailh Choc Brown), open firmware |
| Enclosure | Modular case from CNC-milled, bead-blasted, black-anodized 6061 aluminum. Bottom cover milled from semi-transparent acrylic. |
| Sound | Wolfson WM8960 ADC/DAC, stereo speakers, 3.5" headset/microphone jack (no internal microphone) |
| Battery | LiFePO4 battery technology, which is more fire-safe and has more charge-cycles than LiPo batteries. 8x owner-serviceable 18650 cells totalling 12 Ah/3.2 V. 5 h approximate battery life |
| System Controller | NXP LPC11U24 ARM Cortex-M0 chip with open firmware and hackable expansion port |
| Manual | Operator Manual incl. system schematics and full parts list |
| Sources | KiCAD sources for motherboard, keyboard, trackball, STEP/STL/FreeCAD files for case parts, C sources for all firmware (input devices and system controller), build scripts for boot & system image |
| OS | Preloaded with Debian GNU/Linux |
In the Box
- MNT Reform Laptop with:
- RK3588 processor module of your choice (16 or 32 GB RAM)
- Iconic Trackball
- Keycaps of your choice (e.g. QWERTY-US)
- Handbook of your choice (digital or print version)
- Optional Features:
- NVMe SSD Storage (M.2)
- Wi-Fi card (mPCIE)
- Power Supply not included! You can use any USB-C Power Delivery charger — we recommend Anker or Ugreen 65W+ USB-C charger.
- Dimensions: 29 x 20.5 x 4 cm
- Weight: ~1.9 kg
Support
- Manuals and Downloads
- For more details on features of MNT Reform, read our news article.
- For questions, updates and feedback, join the MNT Community or write us an email.
- Head over to our FAQs if you have any questions regarding payment methods, import fees and warranty.
Featured Reviews
- OSnews: Brutalist hardware, familiar software
- GEEKLAN: My MNT Reform – almost a year on
- Hackaday: Hands-On: MNT Reforms The Laptop
- INPUT: MNT Reform review: Your DIY laptop fantasy is here at last
- Mauro Morales: MNT Reform 2 DIY Kit Review
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