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we recently updated the MNT Reform open hardware laptop shop page with the goal of making the benefits of the system as well as the pros and cons of the available CPU modules easier to read, incl. graphics by @holo_memory. what do you think? shop.mntre.com/products/mnt-re

shop.mntre.comMNT Reform Laptop - MNT Research ShopMNT Reform is uniquely designed to be as open and transparent as possible, and to support a free and open source software stack from the ground up.

@mntmn @holo_memory I love the "In a nutshell/Use cases/Drawbacks" for the way they set expectations, would be great to duplicate the information on mntre.com/modularity.html IMO

mntre.comModularity—MNT Research GmbH

@mntmn @holo_memory I like the update. I think it makes it a lot easier to read through. It might be helpful to mention applications and WMs that don't run due to graphics limitations, and also which internal ports lose functionality (like the m.2 ports not having enough PCIe with the CM4) though in subpages/links like the comparison table so it's not in the way for people who don't need that info.

@mntmn @holo_memory while the graphics are really nice and to the point, there are some layout issue on mobile (firefox)

@mntmn A little confused by one thing, the first page gives 3 processor choices but omits the I.MX8MPLUS from the list. Any reason that can be selected as the base processor module?

@jason we are phasing out imx8mplus for Reform because of very low demand and high MOQ of the 8gb version from the supplier.

@mntmn Interesting, because that was the standard module in the Pocket Reform, so I just thought it was where you were moving. I was concerned with 4GB of RAM with Wayland.

@jason yeah, we bought a big initial supply for the pocket, but i would rather go to something next-gen after that, next year.

@mntmn For higher RAM requirements that still need multi-core would the Pi CM4 8GB units work?

@mntmn OK, I might have to test out that combo after I get the unit.

@mntmn @holo_memory i love it! Found a horizontal scroll bar and some padding bugs but the information architecture and design is super informative! (Safari iPhone 11 Pro)

@reconbot @holo_memory thank you! we'll fix these issues on monday

@mntmn @holo_memory oh sorry I see you got this reported plenty 😅

I don’t know a ton about the machines so I really mean it the changes are informative

@mntmn @holo_memory This helps with something that was specifically confusing me before.