Maximilian VoigtJul 5, 2022
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MNT Pocket Reform is coming!

Here are all the technical details that are nailed down so far: https://mntre.com/media/reform_md/2022-06-20-introducing-mnt-pocket-reform.html

You can also sign up for email updates on the project at the end of the page.

Ana Dantas returned for industrial design. The snazzy 3D art was done by Philipp Broemme. Illustrations by Anri Hennies.

Introducing MNT Pocket Reform

Pocket Reform is a 7 inch mini laptop from MNT Research. We condensed the best features of MNT Reform into a smaller, lighter, and more affordable device while adding some new exciting details.

Jun 27, 2022 at 4:46pmWeb
Show threadXerz 💗Jun 27, 2022
@mntmn WAIT WHAT DO YOU MEAN FPGA OPTION
Show threadPiotr Esden-TempskiJun 27, 2022
@xerz @mntmn I am curious what the kintex support status is in the open FPGA flow… (just in case, for reference: https://mastodon.social/@mntmn/106925262107356462 )
Show threadBradleyJun 27, 2022
@mntmn This looks like it does everything right that the Gemini PDA + PinePhone (keyboard) did wrong. So glad to see this.
Show threadtxt.fileJun 28, 2022
@brad what did they do wrong?
Show threadBradleyJul 8, 2022
@txt_file The keyboard is laid out poorly, and is also not wired properly. Caps lock can get activated by pressing alt-tab. Normally activated by fn-tab. So adjacent keys activate each other's signals. Also they promised GNU/Linux support but the support was very poor and relied on leaving Android installed and using libhybris to reuse the blobs for Android. Just an overall horrible experience that made me go back to a regular phone and put the Gemini PDA in my closet, unused entirely because it's so frustrating and sad. Also you need some sketchy tool for messing with the OSes, and once you get the dual boot Android/Debian setup going you can longer get Android OTA updates, you need to use that sketchy tool to do anything.
Show threadtxt.fileJul 9, 2022
@brad can’t decipher if your statement is more about Gemini or pinephone
Show threadBradleyJul 15, 2022
@txt_file 100% Gemini PDA, however they are very similar keyboards design-wise, both copying the old Psion devices. I'm not aware of stuff like the caps lock issue happening on the Pine version, but I still think it's pretty flawed.
Show threadTrevor FlowersJun 27, 2022
@mntmn Yay! I'm looking forward to getting to know this little friend.
Show threadNiklaus 'vimja' HoferJun 27, 2022
@mntmn Let me know when you start selling prototypes. Maybe this time I'll manage to be the first to run Gentoo on one of these things :D
Show threadSir GarbagetruckJun 27, 2022

@vimja @mntmn

Yeah, you're doing gentoo and I'm doing void (and eventually hopefully openbsd) and we'll show up at Revision next year and ...

we really need a demo for it

(Since, you know, I'm obviously preordering one despite my not NEEDING one, and having these things that I don't have time for... or well I have to fix that and...)

Show threadLINux on MOBileJun 27, 2022
@mntmn Wow, I want one!
Show threadSir GarbagetruckJun 27, 2022

@mntmn

Dammit I do NOT need another of these things that I will wish to use and not have enough time to mess with

When are preorders

Because we both know I'm preordering anyway

Show threadlinaJun 27, 2022
@mntmn i love the color, btw why is the screen part so thicc? What needs to fit there?
Show threadlinaJun 27, 2022
@mntmn or this is just on renders?
Show threadJon ☎️Jun 27, 2022
@lina @mntmn I believe that’s actually where the SoM/main board are, if it’s like the earlier prototypes
Show threadmoonglumJun 27, 2022
@mntmn zomg 😍
Show threadLudwig BehmJun 27, 2022
@mntmn have you evaluated touchscreen options? I don't want to miss my touchscreens. Especially if they are so close to the keyboard!
Show threadmatlJun 28, 2022
@lbehm
Touchscreen Option would be great indeed
@mntmn
Show threadpandoraJun 27, 2022
@mntmn ooooh 😍 … want!
Show thread Jonny PencilsJun 27, 2022
@mntmn Looks great - signed up!
Show threadDansLeRuSH ᴱᶰJun 28, 2022
@mntmn " International layouts " Yes !!
Show threadtxt.fileJun 28, 2022
@mntmn for me ~10 inch is the sweet spot. Smaller means keyboard is to small for 10 finger typing for me.
Show threadgnarlinJun 28, 2022
@mntmn This does not seems conductive to touch typing :-/
Show threadJ. WilliamsJun 28, 2022
@mntmn @claudiom Maybe this will finally replace your EeePC?
Show threadPopolon 🇵🇸🇳🇨☮️🌳🎋 ᠫᠣᠫᠣᠯᠣᠨ🐎抱抱龙🐉 ⏚φJun 28, 2022
@mntmn Looks like the future pine64, quartz64 format compatible, RISC-V based module will be usable with it :).
Show threadKensanJun 28, 2022
@mntmn Looks like a fun device to run Genode’s (@genode) Sculpt OS on. FPGA would be icing on the cake ;)
Show threadTekknovatorJun 29, 2022
@mntmn perfect for #supercollider jamming 😍
Show threadhkJul 2, 2022
@mntmn I am looking for a new ultra portable to replace my sony vaio P11.
Unfortunately all vendors out there hacksaw the keyboard into a variant not suitable for typing with 10 Fingers. This is probably to match the 16:9 screen ratio we are all used to. However it should be the other way around.
Show threadJag TalonJul 3, 2022
@[email protected] I'm so excited for this!