NV40 Series 14″ Dasharo laptop by NovaCustom
Overview
This is the brand new NV40 Series laptop by NovaCustom with the coreboot-based Dasharo open-source firmware. To understand the value of open-source firmware please visit coreboot website. If you want to understand the difference between Dasharo and coreboot please explore the Dasharo Universe.
Documentation:
Service manual
Drivers
About Dasharo firmware
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Additional information
| Weight | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Shipping time | up to 2 working days – order packed and transferred to courier |
| Delivery time | Poland – up to 2 working days |
Description
This laptop is very unique because of its firmware. Where other laptop suppliers use the default Insyde proprietary BIOS, the NovaCustom laptops are supplied with coreboot-based Dasharo open-source firmware.
You will get 5 years of security updates which can be downloaded and installed via the fwupd application (GNU/Linux only).
Why open-source?
Visibility - we have more control over that kind of software. We can examine the code to make sure it’s not doing anything we don’t want it to do, and we can change parts of it we don’t like.
Security - we consider it more secure and stable than proprietary software. Because anyone can view and modify open-source software, someone might spot and correct errors or omissions that a program’s original authors might have missed.
Usability - we claim, that public distribution of the source code for open-source software provides users that are relying on that software for critical tasks an assurance that their tools won’t disappear or fall into disrepair if their original creators stop working on them.
Specifications
| Specification | NV40 Series 14 inch coreboot laptop |
|---|---|
| Processor | Refer to configurator |
| RAM | Dual Channel DDR4 2 x 260 Pins SODIMM sockets DDR4-2933MHz Expandable memory up to 64GB, depends on 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB SODIMM module |
| Display | 14.0” inch (35.56 cm) Full HD (1920×1080) N7 90% sRGB 16:9 LED-Backlit display 2.85 mm, mat finish with good color reproduction, 60 Hz |
| Storage | 1x M.2 2280 SSD PCIe3/PCIe4 interface |
| Audio | High Definition Audio 2 channel HD audio Headphone/MIC-in phone jack Built in two speakers Array Microphone |
| Graphics | Refer to configurator. |
| Keyboard | A4 size isolated keyboard Keyboard illumination with 4 brightness levels Keyboard layout: refer to configurator. |
| Pointing device | Integrated Touchpad with multi-gesture and scrolling function |
| I/O Ports | 2 x USB 3.1 (USB3.1 Gen 1) port (Type A) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen. 1 port (Type C) with Thunderbolt™ 4 support and charging over USB-C (Intel Xe graphics only: no USB-C charging for Nvidia models) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen. 1 port (Type C) 1 x HDMI™ output port (with HDCP) 1 x Headphone/microphone combined jack 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x DC-in jack |
| Card Reader | 6-in-1 Card Reader (MMC / RSMMC / SD / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC) |
| Slot | Two M.2 Card Slots, 1st for WLAN Combo M.2 2230 card with PCIe and USB interface 2nd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen4 interface |
| Communication | Built-in 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN Camera 1.0MP with microphone |
| Power supply | UMA: 65W AC Adapter AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 19V, 3.4A Nvidia: 90W AC Adapter AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 19V, 4.7A 4 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack, 49WH Battery life: up to 360 minutes |
| Security | Kensington® Slot TPM 2.0 |
| OS Support | Windows® 11 (64-bit) GNU/Linux |
| Firmware | NovaCustom coreboot firmware with 5 years of security updates |
| Dimension & Weight | Width: 324.9 mm Depth: 225 mm Height: 17.6 mm Weight: 1.4 kg |
Warranty
- 3 years of warranty (1 year limited warranty on the battery)
- 5 years of firmware security updates
- 7 years of spare parts availability
