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MNT Research MNT Pocket Reform Laptop

MNT Research MNT Pocket Reform Laptop is a modular 7" mini laptop with a micro-optical trackball, ortho-linear mechanical keyboard, and Raspberry Pi RP2040 system controller. This laptop includes i.MX8MPlus processor and 128 x 32-pixel system control OLED. The pocket reform consists of two USB 3.0 ports external (Type-C®), an ix industrial Ethernet port, and an internal M.2 M-key socket for NVMe SSD. This laptop features up-to-date Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, and support for cellular modems. The reform pocket laptop is upgradeable, recyclable, and reusable.

Features

  • i.MX8MPlus processor (standard version)
  • Display:
    • 7" full HD+ display (1920X1200 pixels)
    • Micro HDMI output for an external display with up to 4k resolution
    • 128x32 pixel system control OLED
  • 2x USB 3.0 ports external (Type-C®)
  • Networking:
    • ix industrial Ethernet port
    • Micro SIM card slot
    • M.2 key B WWAN slot for 4G/5G/LTE modem or USB Wi-Fi cards
    • Wi-Fi 802.11ac: AsiaRF Wi-Fi card with MT7612U chipset and dual Ezurio FlexPIFA antennas
  • Mechanical USB keyboard with Kailh Choc red or white switches, dimmable RGB backlight, and open firmware
  • Optical USB trackball with 4 mechanical switches (Kailh Choc red or white) and open firmware
  • PCIe 2.0x1 on M.2 key M slot
  • Storage:
    • Internal M.2 M-key socket for NVMe SSD
    • MicroSD card slot
  • Sound:
    • TI DAC with loud and clear mono speaker (CUI CES-361811-18PM-67)
    • Headphones through the headphone jack
  • Raspberry Pi RP2040 system controller
  • Battery:
    • USB Type-C® power delivery charging
    • 2x Li-ion cells (8000mAh total)
    • Approximately 4 hours of runtime
  • Pre-loaded with Debian GNU/Linux

Kit Contents

  • Trackball
  • AsiaRF Wi-Fi card with MT7612U chipset and dual Ezurio FlexPiFA antennas
  • Qwerty with US layout
  • Handbook (digital or print version)

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Published: 2025-03-05 | Updated: 2025-04-24