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Pocket Reform first impressions

Thursday, June 12, 2025

I first became aware of the 7-inch MNT Pocket Reform laptop through a Blaugust post by Andy Piper. I was immediately intrigued by its mechanical ortholinear keyboard and trackball, and its promise of reparability. But there was no way I could justify it at that price.

Anyway, I was still thinking about it two months later, and ended up buying it, justification be damned.

Fulfillment of the order took over 6 months, apparently due to a large backlog as well as global chuip shortages — as a small producer, I'm guessing MNT are hit hard by these issues. After that wait, the processor module arrived damaged. Bummer. Anyway, MNT replaced it promptly and I was only stuck waiting a couple more weeks while the replacement processor cleared customs again (thanks, Brexit!).

I constructed the DIY device and it is now in my hands. Here's how I've been enjoying it and how I have set it up.

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