If security is a serious concern of yours, perhaps consider NovaCustom’s offerings instead. Intel BootGuard is coming to their new models (i.e. the 14 inch V54 the 16 inch V56). Add Dasharo’s coreboot, the possibility to disable Intel Management Engine, (soon hardware-based) kill switches, open source EC, ongoing work to get it Qubes OS certified (like how they managed on their NV41) and perhaps even Heads (also like how they did on NV41). We haven’t even talked about how they’ll soon achieve HSI-3 and their plans to tackle Trenchboot next year.

It’s a lot of good stuff. And simply unheard of for vendors that are Linux-first. Heck, if their ongoing work on lvfs delivers and they manage to put out updates like industry leader (at least in this regard) Dell does^[1], they might even be a contender for most secure laptop for general use.

While it may seem as if I’ve been gushing a lot already, I have not even mentioned how they fare in other important aspects:

• Communication and support is excellent and a lot better than any other Linux-first vendor; including both Star Labs and TUXEDO.
• They’re committed to repairability and sustainability. While they definitely can’t compete with Framework in this regard, they do offer spare parts (including motherboard, CPU, fans, cmos battery and a lot more) for up to 7 years.

It’s a pity that they’re underappreciated and underrated for not putting as much money into advertising as they do on delivering an excellent product.

1. Dell is very competent in this regard. So, I honestly don’t expect NovaCustom to seriously compete with them. However, I’m already content if they can compete with Lenovo at this.