Comment by jabl
9 hours ago
I'm intrigued by this, but waiting for the MNT Reform Next.. https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next
9 hours ago
I'm intrigued by this, but waiting for the MNT Reform Next.. https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next
They also have a small-form-factor stationary computer in the pipeline: https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt-research/mnt-station
> 3x USB Type-A ports > 1x USB Type-C for USB-C PD power input and built-in UART-to-USB converters
It doesn't seem either present- or future-secure to have only USB-A ports.
The MNT Reform classic discussed here was designed 6 years ago, but there’s nothing preventing an updated motherboard with better port selection from being created.
The MNT Reform Next that’s scheduled to be fulfilled this year has a much more modern port layout:
https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next
Why not? It's only an adapter away if you have something thst needs to connect to a usb-c female host port. And if you need more ports, which seems likely, you can get a usb hub which has ports of your preference.
I like most of what I see in the Next, but can it have a trackball like the original? I'm not a fan of trackpads.
I wish there is more information about battery life of that laptop.
Approx 5 hours depending on processor but people have upgraded theirs to fit a larger battery to get it up to 10 hours.
It says "approx. 5 hours" in the "Power & Batteries" section.
5 hours with LiFePo4 and 8 hours with Li-ion since the battery system in the Reform Next should support both chemistries you can choose battery longevity or longer runtime and more frequent battery replacements.