MNT Reform is an open hardware laptop, designed and assembled in Germany
by speckx on 4/20/2026, 2:14:52 PM
http://mnt.stanleylieber.com/reform/
Comments
by: Tade0
It's been a while since I've last seen a laptop powered by 18650s. The thickness seems to be directly the result of using them there.
4/21/2026, 10:56:45 AM
by: jabl
I'm intrigued by this, but waiting for the MNT Reform Next.. <a href="https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next" rel="nofollow">https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next</a>
4/21/2026, 9:44:46 AM
by: irusensei
I think 1450 EUR for a 16GB RK3588 is hard to justify. Is the Rockchip open to begin with?<p>I'd go for a framework using the Roma or CIX boards if I wanted to go for an "open hardware but not really" goal.
4/21/2026, 9:18:48 AM
by: exitb
It'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.
4/21/2026, 9:23:42 AM
by: boesboes
I've been looking into switching away from apple and try to buy more EU based services and products.<p>I 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.
4/21/2026, 8:51:16 AM
by: ehnto
Can 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.
4/21/2026, 8:55:59 AM
by: roshin
the trackball is interesting
4/21/2026, 10:54:41 AM
by: silon42
As it's not very small, it would be a lot cooler if it had a full no compromise TKL mechanical keyboard.
4/21/2026, 9:12:27 AM
by: yashasolutions
Looks really cool!
4/21/2026, 8:51:39 AM