Attention
Qubes OS 4.2 has reached end of life - it is no longer supported and thus will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or new features. We recommend to perform an in-place upgrade or perform a clean installation of Qubes 4.3! The documentation of version 4.2 will also not receive any new updates, unless bug fixes. Its state is thus archived.
Star Labs StarBook
The Star Labs StarBook is officially certified for Qubes OS Release 4.
The Star Labs StarBook is a 14-inch laptop featuring open-source coreboot and EDK II firmware.
The Qubes developers have tested and certified the following StarBook configuration options for Qubes OS Release 4:
Component |
Qubes-certified options |
|---|---|
Processor |
13th Generation Intel Core i3-1315U or i7-1360P |
Memory |
8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB RAM |
Storage |
512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB SSD |
Graphics |
Intel (integrated graphics) |
Networking |
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210 (no built-in wired Ethernet) |
Firmware |
coreboot 8.97 (2023-10-03) |
Operating system |
Qubes OS (pre-installation optional) |
The StarBook features a true matte 14-inch IPS display at 1920x1080 full HD resolution with 400cd/m² of brightness, 178° viewing angles, and a 180° hinge. The backlit keyboard is available in US English, UK English, French, German, Nordic, and Spanish layouts.
The StarBook includes four USB ports (1x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.0, and 1x USB 2.0), one HDMI port, a microSD slot, an audio input/output combo jack, and a DC jack for charging. For more information, see the official Star Labs StarBook page.
