To actually use the ps63b.1a, you have to snap on your modules. This is where the suffix matters. This is version 1.0 of their architecture.
At $649 for the base kit (plus $79 per module), it’s not the cheapest device on the market. But measured by cost per year of use , it might be the most valuable. ps63b.1a
The 11-inch screen is surrounded by a bezel. I know, I know—bevels are "out." But here, the bezel houses the magnetic latch for the modular accessories. It’s function over fashion, and after a day, you stop noticing the bezel and start appreciating the lack of "notch" or "dynamic island." Inside the box, you get the base unit: a screen, a battery, a motherboard, and a set of pogo pins. That’s it. To actually use the ps63b
We don't need faster processors. We need slower landfills. The ps63b.1a is the first device in a long time that understands that. At $649 for the base kit (plus $79
After spending two weeks with the ps63b.1a, I’m not just impressed by the specs—I’m impressed by the intent . This device, developed by a quiet consortium of ex-Nokia engineers and sustainable material scientists, aims to answer one question: Can we build a powerful, repairable, upgradable computer that doesn’t end up in a landfill in 18 months?
It feels like a cross between stoneware and a luxury car dashboard. It’s warm to the touch, doesn’t show fingerprints, and most importantly: I accidentally knocked it off a three-foot coffee table onto tile. Not a scratch. The corners are protected by recycled aluminum bumpers that are user-replaceable.