What you do not need
- Wi-Fi
- A cell signal
- A subscription
- An account or login
- A data plan
- Anyone’s servers
WHILE SUPPLIES LASTPortable & Reliable
Built for everyday work and travel
Enterprise Performance
Processor, memory, and SSD
Pre-Configured
Ubuntu + Project NOMAD ready
Refurbished Value
Tested business-class hardware
NMD-STANDARD-01
NOMAD Standard System (Refurbished)
A portable, lower-cost NOMAD laptop for homes, schools and offices. Tested business-class hardware running Ubuntu; processor, memory, SSD and battery runtime vary with refurbished inventory.
NOMAD Product
Power options
Add portable solar power or choose the laptop by itself.
Support options
QTY1
$49 shipping per laptop · typically 2–4 weeks · 30-day returns
Built for real-world use.
A portable, lower-cost NOMAD laptop for homes, schools and offices. Tested business-class hardware running Ubuntu; processor, memory, SSD and battery runtime vary with refurbished inventory. Project NOMAD is installed, configured, and tested before it ships.
- Enterprise-class processor, memory, and SSD
- Lighter and easier to carry than a rugged laptop
- Lowest-cost way to get the complete NOMAD system
- Serviceable business-grade construction
- Battery tested; runtime varies by refurbished unit
Sourced refurbished hardware is typically 6–10 years old and may be any brand. Refurbished systems may be returned within 30 days of delivery. View full return policy
WHEN THE NETWORK GOES DOWN.
Your knowledge, maps, and tools stay with you. No connection required.
The question everyone asks
It works with no internet. Ever.
The references, maps, learning tools, and local AI live on the laptop itself.
Nothing is streamed. Nothing phones home.Take it anywhere and it still works.
No downloads, no setup
What’s already on it
Wikipedia
The full English encyclopedia, stored for offline reference.
60,000+ books
Project Gutenberg books, ready when a connection is not.
Medical references
MedlinePlus, FDA drug labels, and first-aid manuals.
128,220 repair manuals
Phones, appliances, cars, and power tools.
Maps of the entire USA
Streets, stores, and schools from coast to coast.
School, K–12 to college
Textbooks, lessons, and practice tools.
Survival manuals
US Army, Marine Corps, and SAS field guides.
Video and talks
TED, how-to channels, and course video.
A private AI assistant
Runs on the laptop and answers offline.
The part people misunderstand
Your own private AI
A real AI assistant that runs on the laptop itself. Ask questions in plain English, day or night, without a connection.
- Ask questions and get a written answer
- Add your own PDFs and manuals for it to search
- Nothing you type leaves the laptop
- No account, subscription, or usage limits
> How do I prepare for a power outage?
Start with safe light, water, food, first aid, and a way to keep essential devices powered. Your local reference library is ready when you need more detail.
In the box
Ready before it reaches you
Configured NOMAD laptop
Your selected system arrives with Ubuntu and Project NOMAD installed, configured, and tested by LowFi Installers.
- Offline reference libraries and learning resources
- Offline maps and routing
- Private local AI assistant
- Survey Depot and FDA drug lookup
Built around your selected model
Hardware details, warranty terms, and availability follow the NOMAD model selected above. Optional solar power equipment and annual support are separate purchases.
Nothing to install. Open the lid and it is ready.A printed quick-start guide is not listed here because its inclusion is unconfirmed.
Buy with confidence
Warranty and support
day returns
30-day returns on standard refurbished devices. See the product tabs and return policy for details.
Optional annual support
Premium Support & Update Services is optional, never required. It is priced per laptop per year and helps keep your system current.
Built, loaded, and tested by hand.Nothing ships until it works.
Is this for me?
Who buys one
Families who want to be ready
For power cuts, storms, and long interruptions.
People who live rural or off grid
For places where the signal is poor on a good day.
Parents and homeschoolers
A school library at home that an outage cannot interrupt.
RVs, boats, cabins and trucks
Maps, guides, and entertainment that travel with you.
Anyone who wants their own AI
No account required, with nothing sent to a company.
If the power or signal can fail where you are, this was built for you.
How you start using it
Setup takes no setup
Open the lid
Press the power button like any laptop.
Open Command Center
One screen with every library on it.
Start using it
No account, sign-in, or connection needed.
It is also a normal laptop.Browse, write, email, and print when you are online.
Answered
Common questions
No. The included resources run from the laptop’s own drive.
No. Project NOMAD software is included. Annual support is optional.
Yes. Ubuntu provides a full desktop for everyday work.
Yes. Add your own PDFs and manuals for the local AI to search.
30-day returns on standard refurbished devices and one-year coverage on new or certified refurbished devices.
No. Every system is configured and tested before shipping.
The installed libraries stay put; new content and updates require a connection.
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