NS51 Series 15.6 inch coreboot ultrabook
From: 883 EUR inc. VAT
A sturdy laptop with Thunderbolt 4 support, a beautiful screen and coreboot based firmware. With an 11th generation Intel Core processor and Intel Xe integrated graphics, you can now do more without a second graphics card. The 73WH battery allows you to work up to 7.5 hours without a power adapter. With its light weight of just 1.7 kilograms, you can take this laptop anywhere. Thin bezels, a good air-flow and an elegant grey casing are further plus points of this high-quality 15.6-inch laptop.
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Specifications
Processor CPU |
• Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 processor (10nm SuperFin, Quad Core (8 Threads) 2.4GHz, 4.2GHz Turbo, DDR4-2933MHz, 8MB Smart Cache, TDP: 12-28W)
• Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 processor (10nm SuperFin, Quad Core (8 Threads) 2.8GHz, 4.7GHz Turbo, DDR4-2933MHz, 12MB Smart Cache, TDP: 12-28W)
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Display |
• 15.6” (39.62cm) FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz LED N7, 99% sRGB, Mat finish
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Memory |
• Dual channel DDR4
• Two 260 pins SODIMM sockets, support DDR4 2933MHz (Real operation frequency depends on processor)
• Expandable memory up to 64GB, depends on 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB SODIMM Module
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Video Controller GPU |
• Intel® Xe Graphics
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Storage |
• One M.2 SSD 2280, PCIe Gen3/Gen4 interface
• One M.2 SSD 2280, S-ATA / PCIe Gen3 interface
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Sound |
• High Definition Audio
• Built in array microphone
• Built in two speakers
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Keyboard |
• Multi languages Multi-Color illuminated full size keyboard with numeric pad
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Mouse | • Built in Touch pad with Microsoft PTP multi-gesture and scrolling function |
I/O Ports |
• 1 x USB 2.0 port
• 1 x USB 3.0 (USB3.1 Gen 1) port (Type A)
• 1 x USB 3.1 (USB3.1 Gen 2) port (Type C) Thunderbolt™ 4 combo port – supports charging over USB-C (PowerDelivery, min. 60W)
• 1 x USB 3.1 (USB3.1 Gen 2) port (Type C)
• 1 x HDMI™ output port (with HDCP)
• 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack combo port (Headphone / Microphone)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
• 1 x DC-in jack
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Card Reader |
• Micro-SD Card reader
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Communication |
• Built in 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN
• WiFi card, refer to configurator
• 1.0M HD video camera or (Factory Option) Windows Hello Camera
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Power |
• Full Range AC adapter, AC in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 19V 3.42A, 65W
• Embedded Polymer Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack, 73WH
• Battery life: 450 minutes (with 73WH battery)
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Security |
• Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot
• TPM 2.0
• Area Fingerprint (optional)
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Design |
• Metal (bottom part)
• Resilient synthetic material (other parts)
• FlexiCharger
• USB Power Delivery / DC-in Function
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OS Support | Windows® 11
Ubuntu Kubuntu Linux Mint Elementary OS Among other operating systems |
Dimensions |
• 357(W) x 220.5(D) x 19.9(H)mm
• 1.7kg,Including Barebone and 73WH battery
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coreboot firmware


This laptop is very unique because of its firmware. Where other laptop suppliers use the default Insyde proprietary BIOS, we supply our laptops with open source Dasharo coreboot based firmware.
You will get 5 years of security updates which can be downloaded and installed via the fwupd application (GNU/Linux only). The firmware can also be updated via the Dasharo Tools Suite pre-installed environment (requires an internet connection via Ethernet).
Spare parts
We offer spare parts up to 7 years after your purchase.
Before you apply any replacements, please consult the service manual. This can be found under the tab ‘service manual’ (Chapter 2: Disassembly).
Service manual
We highly appreciate freedom. Therefore, we publish our service manuals that helps you to find and replace parts. The service manual also describes how to properly maintenance your device.
You can download the service manual here.
Drivers
Download drivers and firmware files from our external TransIP-Stack server.
4 reviews for NS51 Series 15.6 inch coreboot ultrabook
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Pat (verified owner) –
The computer is very well assembled, the build time was way shorter than advertised, and the communication with Wessel is fast and very very useful. The thermals on the laptop itself are not great out of the box, so I would recommend going for the liquid metal thermal paste option (I had to do it myself after the fact and the difference is huge, the laptop doesn’t reach thermal throttling even under sustained stress).
Robert Borges (verified owner) –
## Full spec of order:
– OS: Linux Mint 20.1 x86_64
– Host: NS50MU
– Kernel: 5.11.0-25-generic
– Shell: bash 5.0.17
– Resolution: 1920×1080
– DE: Cinnamon
– WM: Mutter (Muffin)
– Terminal: gnome-terminal
– CPU: 11th Gen Intel i5-1135G7 (8) @ 4.200GHz
– GPU: Intel Device 9a49
– Memory: 1716MiB / 64117MiB
## Physical characteristics
Sleek and attractive looking, solid feel in a compact, nice metal case. The screen is bright, with vivid colors and a thin bevel. The keyboard feels solid and has good response without too much clickity-clack. The track pad also has a good feel and very responsive scrolling (esp. compared to previous Clevo – 4ish years old, which was clumsy and required lots of effort/force to move the cursor). The fans are quiet but effective – nevertheless, I recommend spending the extra money for the liquid metal instead of basic heat paste – the bottom of the machine becomes hot to the touch while charging. Despite this CPU and other temp sensors remain in the low-normal range during operation. It’s also possible to adjust cooling settings in bios according to your use needs. Sound is as to be expected for a laptop. Loud enough, but a little too much treble/mid for avid music listening – totally sufficient for video conferencing, Netflix or the like.
## System / software
This configuration approaches one of the most out-of-the-box ready systems I’ve had the pleasure of unboxing. Mint 20.1 Cinnamon is perfectly usable as is and seems very stable on this machine. The graphics are cooperative, even on multiple screens, and the RGB-keyboard can be controlled with fn key+ without fiddling with any additional software.
## Service
Wessel is patient and attentive to questions, usually answering within a couple hours. No issues with billing or invoices. My order was put together and shipped faster than indicated on the order form.
Wilfried (verified owner) –
Vorige week mijn nieuwe ubuntu laptop ontvangen. Het bestelproces verliep er goed en er is snel geleverd wat er besteld is. De bestelde laptop is snel en werkt goed. Wel vind ik de werking van de trackpad wat tegenvallen. Hij is wat stroef en af en toe reageert hij wat onzeker. Ik kom af van een luxe chromebook en die had een perfecte trackpad, dus ik was wel verwend. Nu toch maar weer op zoek naar goede muis. De overgang van chromebook naar terug naar ubuntu is wel weer wennen, maar tot dusver ben ik er blij mee. Het geeft toch een lekker gevoel om weer meer controle te hebben over je data en applicaties dan bij gebruikmaking van een chromebook en afhankelijk te zijn van google.
Paolo (verified owner) –
Great service and great laptop! Delivered with expected timing, perfectly built.
Also Wessel has been totally transparent in proposing a qualified alternative due to lack of a component which I originally ordered.
Totally worth it, 100% recommended.