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I'm intrigued by this, but waiting for the MNT Reform Next.. https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next

They also have a small-form-factor stationary computer in the pipeline: https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt-research/mnt-station

> 3x USB Type-A ports > 1x USB Type-C for USB-C PD power input and built-in UART-to-USB converters

It doesn't seem either present- or future-secure to have only USB-A ports.

The MNT Reform classic discussed here was designed 6 years ago, but there’s nothing preventing an updated motherboard with better port selection from being created.

The MNT Reform Next that’s scheduled to be fulfilled this year has a much more modern port layout:

https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next

Why not? It's only an adapter away if you have something thst needs to connect to a usb-c female host port. And if you need more ports, which seems likely, you can get a usb hub which has ports of your preference.

A or C you'll have to use a dongle regardless.

Haven’t used USB-A on my Laptop in years. Don’t even have an adapter.

I like most of what I see in the Next, but can it have a trackball like the original? I'm not a fan of trackpads.

I wish there is more information about battery life of that laptop.

Approx 5 hours depending on processor but people have upgraded theirs to fit a larger battery to get it up to 10 hours.

It says "approx. 5 hours" in the "Power & Batteries" section.

5 hours with LiFePo4 and 8 hours with Li-ion since the battery system in the Reform Next should support both chemistries you can choose battery longevity or longer runtime and more frequent battery replacements.

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