NovaCustom · PrivacyGuard · Privacy laptop
NovaCustom PrivacyGuard V54
Easy-to-use, private and secure 14" laptop. Zorin OS Pro + Dasharo open-source coreboot with Intel ME disabled make switching from Windows or macOS simple — digital sovereignty without a learning curve.
$1,679
$2,025 Sale NovaCustom US price — same here or directUS pricing advantage: EU buyers pay €1,679 (≈ $1,920) — you pay $1,679, about $241 less, and it ships from the USA.
In stock · ships free worldwide direct from NovaCustom
Ships from the USA — US orders go out domestic USPS from a US warehouse. No customs, no import paperwork. Worldwide shipping free.
Buying here
- 🇺🇸 Ships from the USA — domestic USPS, no customs
- USD checkout with a US company — PO & procurement friendly
- US-based support · order lands in your CISO Marketplace portal
Buying direct
- Full custom configuration — RAM, SSD, keyboard, OS, coreboot options
- Pay by card, PayPal, or crypto (BTC / XMR)
- Same price either way — parity guaranteed
Why the NovaCustom PrivacyGuard V54
What this privacy laptop does that alternatives don't.
Private out of the box
Zorin OS Pro is configured for privacy and feels familiar coming from Windows or macOS. No telemetry, no ads, no Big Tech account required — plug in and work.
Open firmware, Intel ME disabled
Dasharo coreboot replaces the closed vendor BIOS and disables the Intel Management Engine. Dasharo TrustRoot (Intel Boot Guard) anchors the boot chain in hardware.
A screen you'll actually love
14" 2.8K (2880×1800) 120 Hz matte IPS at 100% sRGB — flagship-class hardware, not a compromise for going private.
Specifications
Full technical details.
Compliance framework mapping
Controls this product satisfies across 7 frameworks.
Endpoint software and firmware integrity
Measured boot chain verified on every power-on. Any firmware modification — supply chain implant, evil-maid attack, or malicious update — fails attestation before the OS loads.
Data protection at rest
Hardware-encrypted storage and self-hosted file servers replace cloud storage with hardware you control. Encryption keys never leave your environment.
Supply chain risk — hardware and firmware
Open-source firmware is publicly auditable and reproducibly built. EU jurisdiction hardware is not subject to US National Security Letters. Directly addresses hardware supply chain risk in CMMC and NIS2.
Hardware attack-surface reduction
Intel Management Engine disabled at the firmware level across every open-firmware machine we carry (NitroPad, NitroPC, PrivacyGuard, SecurityTitan); SecurityTitan models go further — camera and microphone physically removed, anti-tamper seals verified by Heads + Nitrokey attestation. Least functionality, enforced in hardware.
Compared to
Honest comparisons against the most likely alternatives.
vs NovaCustom SecurityTitan V54
Same chassis, different mission. PrivacyGuard runs friendly Zorin OS for everyday privacy; SecurityTitan runs Qubes OS + Heads with the camera/mic physically removed — maximum security, advanced users only.
vs NitroPad V54
Both are built on the same NovaCustom base hardware. The NitroPad ships Qubes+Heads (like SecurityTitan); the PrivacyGuard trades attestation depth for plug-and-play ease with a sharper 2.8K 120 Hz display.
vs a mainstream ultrabook
Comparable specs to a premium Windows ultrabook — but with open firmware, no Intel ME, no OS telemetry, and 3-year support with guaranteed firmware updates.
Shipping & returns
What to expect after you order.
Shipping
Ships free worldwide, direct from NovaCustom — US orders via USPS from their US warehouse, everywhere else via UPS from the Netherlands. No import duties. We place your order with NovaCustom within 1 business day of payment and email your tracking.
Warranty & returns
3-year NovaCustom warranty with guaranteed firmware updates and spare-parts availability for years beyond that. Returns and RMAs are handled with NovaCustom's EU support — we'll coordinate on your behalf if anything goes sideways.
Want a custom build?
We stock the standard configurations. NovaCustom's own shop offers full customization — keyboard layouts, RAM/SSD upgrades, OS choice, coreboot options. Use the "Buy direct" button; the price is the same and they accept cards, PayPal and crypto (BTC/XMR).
Authorized partner
We are an authorized NovaCustom drop-ship partner and affiliate. Identical hardware, firmware and warranty either way you buy — on-site checkout is fulfilled by NovaCustom, and the "buy direct" link supports us at no cost to you.
