Lucie / minute

OK, the MNT Quasar 6490 Processor Module is here, check it out! https://shop.mntre.com/products/mnt-quasar-6490-processor-module

Thanks to @LinaroLtd and especially @cas for working on this with me, and @nlnet (through NGI0 Core) for helping us fund this most complex module yet! And thanks to @holo_memory for preparing the launch.

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Show threadLucie / minuteJun 15
Please note that this version is mainly intended for MNT Pocket Reform, as we still need to make proper bundles for MNT Reform (with heatsink) and MNT Reform Next.
Show threadLucie / minuteJun 15
We'll also add the module as a preinstalled option for new MNT Pocket Reforms, which is pending some work on the product text + comparison with the RK3588.
Show threadBenisJun 15
@mntmn OMG. This is tempting. Do I need two MNT laptops?
What will the price of Pocket Reform with Qualcomm kit be?
Show threadBenis6d ago
@mntmn Will you post here when it's live on your web shop?
Show threadLucie / minute6d ago
@b3nis yes, it'll still take a while though (probably next week)
Show threadLucie / minute4d ago
@b3nis well, we're early, here you go https://mastodon.social/@mntmn/116776911753365763
Show threadpfriedma5d ago
@mntmn
Is it possible for in-progress Pocket orders (ie placed last month) to swap to it?
Show threadLucie / minute5d ago
@pfriedma yes, as soon as we have the price locked in. but you can already make a support ticket for this.
Show threadpfriedma5d ago
@mntmn
Ah excellent, thanks!
Show threadLucie / minute4d ago
@pfriedma it's now an available option https://mastodon.social/@mntmn/116776911753365763
Show threadNiklaus 'vimja' HoferJun 15
@mntmn Not having a pocket, I have no need at this time. But just in case you can't manage to get the 25 orders, let me know and I'll order one anyway...
Show threadMatt CampbellJun 15

@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas Congratulations on getting this module launched! I wonder if there's room to further improve active run time. Is power management already on par with what the same SoC can achieve with, say, a Qualcomm Android BSP, or is there still more work to do in the mainline kernel? Maybe an opportunity for more funded work for the right kernel hacker?

But for now, congratulations on this achievement!

Show threadLucie / minuteJun 15
@matt @LinaroLtd @cas thank you! i'm sure that there's more possible, but we don't want to overpromise.
Show threadMatt CampbellJun 15
@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas I'm also curious if you chose the C6490P rather than the C6490 because the WiFi on the latter SoM wouldn't work with mainline Linux, or for some other reason. Thanks again!
Show threadLucie / minuteJun 15
@matt @LinaroLtd @cas the choice was mainly for the upward pin compatibility with C8550 and C8750.
Show threadr0ssJun 15
@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas @nlnet @holo_memory Ooooh, count me in 😀 Pocket reform on the go! Purchased.
Show threadLucas DohmenJun 15
@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas @nlnet @holo_memory Super awesome 😍 Congratulations on shipping it!
Show threadBob HodgenJun 15
@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas @nlnet @holo_memory
Show threadRobin H. HansenJun 15

@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas @nlnet @holo_memory Awesome!

I'll probably wait until the MNT Station comes out, then swap the SoC with my pocket reform, but when I do this will be sweet.

Do you see RAM increase once/if prices go down, or is 8GB a hardware limitation?

Show threadhannoJun 16

@robinheghan
Not exactly a hardware limitation as I understood it but more an issue of availability of other configurations: https://mastodon.social/@mntmn/116736441542464481

The other Qualcomm modules would have 12GB or 16GB: https://source.mnt.re/reform/reform-qcs6490#specs
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Show threadRobin H. HansenJun 17

@hanno @mntmn thank you!

I'll see how things goes. I've currently not used more than 4gb of ram, but I've also not used this thing for work (yet).

Show threadrpmJun 16
@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas @nlnet @holo_memory Do you think if I made first batch this could get to USA before the resupply of the V2 RKs to CrowdSupply? Turns out they forgot about my order because their inventory was wrong...
Show threadLucie / minuteJun 16
@rpm good question but i don't think so. we're working on the resupply with CS
Show threadTofu ​Jun 16
@mntmn @LinaroLtd @cas @nlnet @holo_memory a qualcomm SoC is pretty dope!
Show threadanarcatJun 16
@mntmn i am not sure i understand what this is: it's a mainboard replacement?
Show threadhannoJun 16

@Anarcat
No, just a replacement for the processor module which sits on the mainboard: https://mntre.com/documentation/pocket-reform-handbook/hardware.html#processor-module

There is a bunch of different ones available already while the mainboards have only undergone one revision each over the years: https://mntre.com/modularity.html
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Show threadanarcat6d ago
@hanno @mntmn i see, so the "processor module" is essentially a wrapper around the main CPU socket, and then *that* plugs into the mainboard? fascinating! i don't think i've ever seen a modular mainboard like this...
Show threadallisonJun 16
@mntmn is it within the realm of possibility that we might see one of these with more than 8gb of RAM some time soon, or is that a distant hopeless dream
Show threadLucie / minuteJun 16
@aparrish the 8550 most probably.