Star Labs × Privacy Academy

Premium, secure Linux laptops.

Star Labs and Privacy Academy have partnered to bring you premium Linux computers, prepared and supported by Star Labs, with practical privacy guidance from Privacy Academy.

One complete price includes

  • Zorin OS Pro preloaded and ready to use
  • Privacy-focused apps selected by Glenn Meder
  • Lifetime access to the “Private Computers Made Easy” course
  • Lifetime access to twice-monthly live Linux Q&A calls and replays
  • Two months’ free access to Privacy Coaching
Compare the choices
Privacy StarLite

Privacy StarLite

A compact and flexible computer that works as a tablet or as a small laptop when its detachable keyboard is attached.

From €1.357,00
Display 12.5-inch 3:2 touchscreen
Weight 0.9 kg tablet / 1.6 kg with keyboard
Best for Portability and flexibilityEveryday browsing, email, video calls and course work.
Battery Up to 12 hrs

Choose StarLite if

You want the smallest, lightest option and like the flexibility of a touchscreen tablet.

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Privacy StarBook Horizon

Privacy StarBook Horizon

A familiar, lightweight laptop with more room and power than StarLite. The easiest choice for most people.

From €1.650,00
Display 13.4-inch 3:2 90Hz
Weight 1.1 kg
Best for Most everyday usersWork, browsing, video calls and comfortable daily use.
Battery Up to 14 hrs

Choose StarBook Horizon if

You want a traditional laptop that is easy to carry and suitable for almost everything most people do.

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Privacy StarFighter

Privacy StarFighter

A larger, premium laptop for people who want more screen space, speed and long-term headroom.

From €2.340,00
Display 16-inch 16:10, QHD 165Hz or 4K 120Hz
Weight 1.6 kg
Best for A large screen and demanding workThe fastest choice, with two performance levels available.
Battery Up to 18 hrs

Choose StarFighter if

You value a larger display and extra performance more than having the smallest or lightest computer.

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Why choose the Star Labs and Privacy Academy package?

Prepared by Star Labs

Every computer comes to our UK team, where we install its firmware and operating system and prepare it before dispatch.

Built for Linux

We develop and support the hardware, firmware and Linux experience together as a complete computer.

Supported for the long term

Firmware updates, replacement parts and serviceable designs help you keep the same computer for longer.

People to help you

Star Labs supports the computer itself, while Privacy Academy helps you become confident using Linux and making privacy choices.

Still deciding?

Compare the practical differences.

Model
StarLite
Summary Fanless, low-power Linux tablet for flexible private work. Everything in StarBook Horizon, plus higher CPU headroom, a larger battery, haptic input, and wider keyboard layouts. Everything in StarFighter, plus 4K 120Hz, 64GB memory, and long-term headroom.
Display 12.5-inch 3:2 touchscreen 13.4-inch 3:2 90Hz 16-inch 16:10, 4K 120Hz, VRR 48-120Hz, DRRS
Form factor Tablet + magnetic keyboard Light clamshell portable Maximum-spec mobile workstation
Weight 0.85 kg tablet, 1.5 kg with keyboard 1.1 kg 1.6 kg
Power class Fanless 7W tablet-class platform Intel Core i5-1334U + 32GB LPDDR5X Core Ultra 9, 64GB LPDDR5X, Encrypted Memory (TME)
USB-C 2x USB-C with charging and display support 3x USB-C: 1x Thunderbolt 4; 1x USB-C with charging and DisplayPort; 1x data-only USB-C 2x Thunderbolt 4 with charging and display support
Battery Up to 12 hrs 52Wh Up to 18 hrs
Why this one No fan noise, pen-ready touchscreen flexibility, and a full Linux desktop. Everything in StarBook Horizon, plus PCIe Gen 4 SSD support, haptic trackpad, 52Wh battery, and wider keyboard layout options. Everything in Standard, plus 4K 120Hz, 64GB memory, Core Ultra 9 headroom, and Encrypted Memory (TME).