I hear you, and I've similar things from others. Fairphone is in a similar boat. I think we need to compare apples to apples here: what Nitrokey, Librem and Fairphone are trying to do is important, no other providers are doing those things better. Things like:
* true free software support * hardware switches * repairability * conflict-free minerals .hc Abel Luck: > I have a Purism Librem v3 (the 13" model) and I have to say I am not > very happy with it. > > From a privacy pov, it's nice. ME can be disabled manually. The hardware > switches are very handy. Rather than ship binary blobs for the bluetooth > driver, they left that feature out, not compromising. Which I like. > > However from an ergonomics/usability pov, I am quite dissatisfied. When > I say the keyboard is bad, I'm not a keyboard snob. It truly is just a > bad keyboard, I really dread having to go on the road and use the > keyboard for any length of time. The trackpad quality is also very low. > > Also the laptop comes with a usb c port, which is basically useless as > it doesn't support thunderbolt, which means no adapter for ethernet or > external displays. Waste of a port! > > I wouldn't buy another Librem :/ > > That NitroPad looks interesting, but the deal breaker for me is the > 1366x768 px screen. So small! 1920x1080 is the minimum I would ever get > in a laptop again. > > ~abel > > Devrandom: >> This is a Lenovo. The Purism laptop goes to 32GB and has hardware kill >> switches. It also has secure boot with the Nitrokey and the TPM option, >> but I didn't try it (yet). >> >> On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 4:19 AM Hans-Christoph Steiner < >> h...@guardianproject.info> wrote: >> >>> >>> Looks like quite a nice laptop setup for privacy: >>> >>> >>> -------- Forwarded Message -------- >>> Subject: NitroPad: Secure Laptop With Unique Tamper Detection >>> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2020 10:25:13 +0100 >>> From: Nitrokey <i...@nitrokey.com> >>> Reply-To: Nitrokey <i...@nitrokey.com> >>> To: Hans-Christoph Steiner <h...@guardianproject.info> >>> >>> Deutsche Übersetzung ist hier: >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/d891PlpQflj763CzcTeLrLCQ/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> >>> Dear Nitrokey supporters! >>> >>> Do you think your computer hardware is secure? Can you rule out that in >>> your absence no one has manipulated your computer? In a world, where >>> most users do not have any real control over their hardware and have to >>> blindly trust the security promises of vendors, NitroPad unlocks a >>> refreshingly new security experience. NitroPad X230 [1] is significantly >>> more secure than normal computers. With NitroPad, you'll have more >>> control over your hardware than ever before while maintaining ease of use. >>> >>> Features >>> >>> Tamper Detection Through Measured Boot >>> >>> Thanks to the combination of the open source solutions Coreboot [2], >>> Heads [3] and Nitrokey USB hardware, you can verify that your laptop >>> hardware has not been tampered with in transit or in your absence >>> (so-called evil maid attack). The integrity of the TPM, the firmware and >>> the operating system is effectively checked by a separate Nitrokey USB >>> key. Simply connect your Nitrokey to the NitroPad while booting and a >>> green LED on the Nitrokey will show that your NitroPad has not been >>> tampered with. If the LED should turn red one day, it indicates a >>> manipulation. >>> >>> Deactivated Intel Management Engine >>> >>> Vulnerable and proprietary low-level hardware parts are disabled to make >>> the hardware more robust against advanced attacks. >>> >>> The Intel Management Engine (ME) is some kind of separate computer >>> within all modern Intel processors (CPU). The ME acts as a master >>> controller for your CPU and has broad access to your computer (system >>> memory, screen, keyboard, network). Intel controls the code of the ME >>> and severe vulnerabilities have been found in the ME enabling local and >>> remote attacks. Therefore ME can be considered as a backdoor and has >>> been deactivated in NitroPad. >>> >>> Preinstalled Ubuntu Linux With Full-Disk Encryption >>> >>> NitroPad ships with a preinstalled Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS [4] with >>> full-disk encryption. Ubuntu is one of the most popular, stable and >>> easiest to use Linux distributions. Switching from Windows to Linux has >>> never been easier. >>> >>> Optional: Preinstalled Qubes OS For Highest Security Requirements >>> >>> Instead of Ubuntu Linux, on request you can get your NitroPad with >>> preinstalled Qubes OS 4.0 [5] and full-disk encryption. >>> >>> Qubes OS enables highly isolated working by means of virtual machines >>> (VM). A separate VM is started for each application or workspace. This >>> approach isolates applications and processes much more than conventional >>> operating systems. Qubes OS keeps your system secure, even if a >>> vulnerability has been exploited in one of the software applications >>> used. Example: If your PDF viewer or web browser has been successfully >>> attacked, the attacker cannot compromise the rest of the system and will >>> be locked out once the VM is closed. >>> >>> In addition, separate virtual workspaces can be used, such as an offline >>> workspace for secret data and an online workspace for communication. >>> NitroPad with Qubes OS is technically similar to SINA clients (for >>> governments), but remains transparent thanks to open source. Qubes OS is >>> for users who want maximum security. >>> >>> Keys Under Your Control >>> >>> All individual cryptographic keys are generated directly on the NitroPad >>> exclusively during installation and are not stored by us. However, all >>> individual keys can be replaced by you. Unlike "Secure Boot", the keys >>> for securing the operating system remain under your control and do not >>> depend on the consent of the vendor. >>> >>> Nitrokey USB Key Included >>> >>> NitroPad comes with a Nitrokey Pro 2 [6] or a Nitrokey Storage 2 [7]. >>> Their security features include for example email encryption (PGP, >>> S/MIME), secure server administration (SSH) and two-factor >>> authentication through one-time passwords (OTP). The Nitrokey Storage 2 >>> additionally contains an encrypted mass storage with hidden volumes. >>> >>> Professional ThinkPad Hardware >>> >>> Based on Lenovo ThinkPad X230, the hardware finish and robustness meet >>> professional quality standards. The famous ThinkPad keyboard with >>> background lighting and TrackPoint allows comfortable working. The used >>> laptops have been refurbished. >>> >>> Out-of-the-Box User Experience >>> >>> With NitroPad, you don't need to take care of opening the hardware >>> casing to flash the BIOS chip, installing and configuring Linux, or >>> pairing the Nitrokey Pro/Storage. We do this work for you. The Nitrokey >>> is already configured with your NitroPad so that it can be used for >>> tamper detection without any further configuration effort. >>> >>> Security Conscious Shipping >>> >>> To make it more difficult to intercept and manipulate your NitroPad, the >>> NitroPad and the Nitrokey USB key can be shipped in two separate >>> shipments if desired. >>> >>> Use Cases >>> >>> For Everyone >>> >>> NitroPad enables you to detect hardware tampering. For example, if your >>> laptop is being inspected while crossing the border or if you leave your >>> device unattended in a hotel or during travelling, you can check the >>> integrity of your NitroPad with the help of the Nitrokey. >>> >>> For Enterprises >>> >>> NitroPad can serve as a hardened workstation for certificate authorities >>> and other use cases requiring high-security computers. On business >>> trips, the NitroPad protects against evil maid attacks while the >>> computer is unattended in a hotel or baggage. >>> >>> For Governments >>> >>> Governments can use NitroPad to protect themselves against advanced >>> persistent threats (APT) without relying on foreign proprietary technology. >>> >>> For Journalists >>> >>> If you as an investigative journalist are serious about protecting your >>> confidential sources, NitroPad helps you getting there. >>> >>> NitroPad X230 is now available in our Online Shop [1]. >>> >>> More details are available in the product factsheet [8]. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> your Nitrokey team >>> >>> [1] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/jZaFd1lbEdmWO6EYOcLzDQ/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> [2] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/YFe1znalGDB8Ua763Ggu9RKw/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> [3] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/cZ8CHlfV3cxRZgMwQJk6fQ/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> [4] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/UXFKS892rBzNshvgAM3iX7Sw/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> [5] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/D8RUORLEDmVGkJAOqOZ12w/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g/ >>> [6] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/3NM892YvQl3nQBfzax83fVdg/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> [7] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/892ZG8927tvGnlab4KjZMl8lQg/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> [8] >>> >>> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/ITDgVP8lO6ZSALVagGX892vw/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List info: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/guardian-dev >>> To unsubscribe, email: guardian-dev-unsubscr...@lists.mayfirst.org >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List info: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/guardian-dev >> To unsubscribe, email: guardian-dev-unsubscr...@lists.mayfirst.org >> > _______________________________________________ > List info: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/guardian-dev > To unsubscribe, email: guardian-dev-unsubscr...@lists.mayfirst.org > -- PGP fingerprint: EE66 20C7 136B 0D2C 456C 0A4D E9E2 8DEA 00AA 5556 https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=vindex&search=0xE9E28DEA00AA5556 _______________________________________________ List info: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/guardian-dev To unsubscribe, email: guardian-dev-unsubscr...@lists.mayfirst.org