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by lelanthran 58 days ago
> Hi! I actually have, and have been using as my main device, an MNT Pocket Reform, and at one point was using an MNT Reform.

I think the question here is "main what" device? Looking at the MNT reform alone:

I can't use it as a dev laptop (tiny screen, orthlinear keyboard)

I can't use it as my main web browser (4GB RAM isn't going to be enough)

So, that leaves it for uses where I need a small computer for doing something quick (emergency ssh for my site, for example).

For the Pocket Reform, there's even fewer use-cases. I'd love a rockchip based laptop that

1. Takes 18650 batteries

2. Has 16GB+ of RAM

3. Has mechanical keys in a regular layout

4. Has at least a 14-inch screen.

The form factor is what decides what the device is good for, and a form factor of a laptop but still being unsuitable for what laptops are used for is a puzzling product decision to me.

I mean, I am looking through this entire post you made. Quite a large post extolling the virtues, and yet I don't see one single point about what you use it for :-/

Look through all the comments - I don't see people explaining what they use it for.

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have you checked the MNT Reform Next?