Purism has announced the Librem 14 laptop, a successor to its security-focus Librem 13 product line. The laptop comes with hardware kill switches to disable the webcam, microphone, and Wi-Fi for additional peace of mind. The firm said these features were popular with Librem 13 customers so decided to retain them on the new laptop.
Similarly to the newly released Librem Mini, the Librem 14 comes pre-loaded with PureOS, an FSF-accredited operating system meaning that it doesn’t contain closed source software, nor encourages its use. It also supports Purism’s high-security boot firmware, PureBoot.
The specifications for the device are as follows:
| Processor | Core i7-10710U (Comet Lake) |
|---|---|
| Display | 14″ Matte (1920×1080) |
| Battery Life | Roughly 7 to 9 hours (actual times may vary) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory | Up to 32GB, DDR4 at 2133 MHz |
| Storage | 2.5″ SATA + NVMe-capable M.2 slots |
| Video | 1 HDMI Port (4K capable @60Hz max) USB Type-C Video Out (4K capable) |
| USB Ports | USB Type-A 3.1: 2 Ports USB Type-C 3.1: 1 Port |
| Audio | 3.5mm AudioJack (Mic-in & Headphone-out combo) |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with Integrated RJ45 Connector Atheros 802.11n w/ Two Antennas |
| Power | 1 Power Button, DC-IN Jack USB-C Power Delivery Port |
| Dimensions | 322mm x 220mm x 17mm; Weight: 1.4 kg |
Commenting on the new device, Todd Weaver, CEO and founder of Purism, said:
“I am beyond excited to see the Librem laptop journey arrive at the build quality and specifications in the Librem 14. This fifth version of our line is the culmination of our dream device rolled into a powerful professional laptop. We have invested heavily so every customer will be proud to carry our laptops, and the Librem 14 will be the best one yet.”
If you’re interested in purchasing the device, it’s available for pre-order now at the temporary price of $1,199 and is going to begin shipping in early Q4 2020. It’s not clear when the early bird pricing will end, but the laptop will cost $1,499 when it does.
