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here are @theawesomerandomness (first pic) and @liaizon (second pic) assembling and testing your MNT Pocket Reforms

liaizon wirking at the test/install station

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn @theawesomerandomness @liaizon it would be absolutely nice if we could get a detailed introduction video.

mntmn, to random
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because debian unstable can't cross-build arm64 on x86/amd64 at the moment, CI is building reform-debian-packages natively on the RK3588 MNT Reform that i'm also using to watch voyager at the same time, because it is feierabend

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Did mnt official image based on Debian Sid or Debian stable?

nixCraft, to random
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I think about this every time someone tries to get me into online arguments 😂 https://x.com/anammostarac/status/1709029600297414699

RyukaZou,
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@nixCraft this metaphor doesn’t even make sense, it’s like comparing elephant’s diet with lion’s diet and decide which one is better.

mntmn, to random
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here are some photos of a MNT Pocket Reform (black version) made from production parts (except for the motherboard, those should arrive this friday)

zoomed-in closeup of a small (roughly A5 size) black clamshell laptop with ortholinear mechanical keyboard, pink backlit keys, black mini trackball, showing mnt reform sway desktop with "mountains" background
closed black mini laptop (roughly A5 sized) mnt pocket reform on shiny acrylic surface, copper mnt research logo in the middle
front view of a small (roughly A5 size) black clamshell laptop with ortholinear mechanical keyboard, pink backlit keys, black mini trackball, firefox with mnt research website on screen

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn What a little handsome boy. Absolutely love it.

mntmn, to random
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you can now preorder the octa-core MNT Reform RK3588 processor module (RCORE) in our shop in 16+128GB and 32+256GB variants: https://shop.mntre.com/products/mnt-reform-rcore-rk3588-processor-module

And you can also choose it as an option when configuring a new MNT Reform laptop in the shop.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn @csprng I really like the idea of UPS like function. Instead using cheap component with lower price, I would rather see this be build with quality components even though the price would be higher. Most people who like the concept of MNT product is its repair ability and longevity and quality components would really boost the longevity of a product.

mntmn, to random
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Pocket Reform helping me debug an LS1028A Reform DIY Kit

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn As a little sibling in my family, I could understand pocket reform’s feeling.

mntmn, to random
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MNT Pocket Reform keyboard assemblies are now shipping to us :3

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Nice!!! Looks like everything is on track, hope pocket reform could be shiped in the end of February.

mntmn, to random
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Rockchip RK3588 for MNT Reform: so close, but yet so far... OK, some of the footprints are not correct yet. i can surely shrink those FETs and level shifter ICs. also could maybe cut the DSI connector in half and make a flex adapter.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Will this also work with pocket reform?

mntmn, to random
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who here is actively looking forward to MNT Rack Reform? (short 1U case with Reform hardware, power supply and PCIe slot). trying to get a feeling of how we should prioritize it.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn I’m looking for it. I’m trying to replace some hardware that doesn’t need a lots of cpu power from amd64 to arm64. This should save me some electricity bill.

mntmn, to random
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4TB SSD in MNT Pocket Reform: why not? i am sampling 1TB disks and also got a 4TB sample out of curiosity.

photo of pocket reform screen showing output of lsblk which lists the disk as 3.6T
my right hand holding a stack of cyber looking taifast ssd boxes (yellow and black y2k style design)
closeup of taifast 4TB ssd sticker on the disk in packaging

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Nice!!!

mntmn, to random
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the only MNT Pocket Reform with raw aluminum parts in existence. we confirmed the fit of the machined parts, everything is fine, production greenlit

POV me showing the almost 180 degree opened pocket reform validation unit which has a combination of silvery aluminum machined parts and black parts.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn May I have mine unpainted, this looks awesome.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn my dad always said「德國工藝，百年不壞」(German craftsmanship will last hundred years.)

mntmn, to random
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we got the confirmation sample (unanodized) of MNT Pocket Reform aluminum parts and today also the custom magnets for keeping the device closed.

close-up of a magnet inserted into a slot of the aluminum enclosure.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn the build quality looks very solid.

mntmn, to random
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i just had the first phone call between iphone and mnt pocket reform. i could hear my voice, spoken into the iphone in good quality on the pocket, which i didn't expect. i was able to play back random audio files over the phone line to iphone, but they're so far mega distorted. kinda like if the bits are the wrong way around, or 8/16 bit mismatch. in any case, it was quite fascinating.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn With proper modding, pocket reform could really become another PC110.

https://youtu.be/D-v6kyEDCNo?si=4IFpXlp_vFau7ZhJ

mntmn, to random
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freshly assembled and baked (by @theawesomerandomness): hopefully final headphone jack+storage/shipping power switch PCB, and imx8mplus adapter for MNT Pocket Reform.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn @theawesomerandomness Is there other existing compute module that also work with this adapter?

mntmn, to random
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final validation PCB for the imx8mplus adapter arrived. this is mainly for MNT Pocket Reform, but if you decide to upgrade your Pocket Reform later with another CPU, this adapter makes sure you can reuse the imx8mplus CPU module in an MNT Reform or a standalone case, for example.

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Will change CPU module require soldering?

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn NICE!!!

mntmn, to random
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> In July 1986, Sega announced the world's first home computer equipped with AI (artificial intelligence), intended for the household and consumer markets

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Do you mean Sega master system(Sega Mark III)?

mntmn, to random
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hot (lukewarm, late to the party?) take: smartphones are kind of terrible devices in many ways

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Let’s turn pocket reform into another IBM palm top pc110.

mntmn, to random
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the faint glow of data

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn Oh boy, this looks freaking awesome.

mntmn, to random
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new MNT Pocket Reform prototype also looking pretty good (except those wires hanging out and some missing face/port plates)

tina the dog looking on while i'm shaking the pocket reform prototype around (POV). some cables are hanging from the side. super mario bros 2 music is playing in the background

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn The entire unit looks very clean.

mntmn, to random
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USB 3 on USB-C also finally works this time around. here is MNT Reform Camera displaying on Pocket Reform's display in Full HD

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn The screen is surprisingly big. The screen feel not big enough from The Verge’s hands on video and official launch video.

mntmn, to random
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slightly chaotic bringup, but yeah, works!

RyukaZou,
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@mntmn what a handsome little fella.

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