Help Centre17th December 2025 - Production Update
Great news - we’re moving steadily forward with the 13.4" StarBook Horizon! Most of the parts are now ready to go, and the next major milestone begins on 24th December as we start finalising the mainboards.
This step, called SMT, is where all the tiny electronic components are placed onto the mainboard - essentially bringing the “brain” of the laptop to life.
Once this stage is complete, the finished mainboards (PCBA) will head from our manufacturing partner to our factory, where we’ll take them through the final production and assembly steps. We expect the laptops to be completed in early January, after which they’ll be shipped to us here in the UK.
We’ll post another update as soon as the mainboard SMT stage is finished.
24th November 2025 - A First Look at the StarBook Horizon
We are pleased to share that we have received the golden sample of the StarBook Horizon, and we are extremely satisfied with its quality and performance.
Here are the very first photos of the StarBook Horizon, now shared with you.
With this milestone reached, our team has now begun the final stages of testing and firmware refinement to ensure every detail meets our standards.
12th November 2025 - Production Update
When we opened StarBook Horizon pre-orders in mid-September, we estimated an 8–9 week lead time. Unfortunately, things have taken a little longer than expected due to a global shortage of NAND storage — the worst the industry has seen in nearly a decade.
We’ve now secured the necessary components, though sourcing them took longer than usual. As it stands, we expect production to be completed around mid-December, after which the laptops will ship to us in the UK. Once they arrive, our team will program the firmware in-house before completing final quality control checks and dispatching orders in chronological order.
Processor Upgrade – Intel N305
The extra time has given us an opportunity to upgrade the StarBook Horizon’s processor from the Intel N350 to the Intel N305, which delivers a substantial boost in performance and efficiency.
Below is a quick comparison of the two processors:
| Specification | Intel N350 | Intel N305 | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N | Alder Lake-N | — |
| Cores / Threads | 8C / 8T | 8C / 8T | — |
| Base / Turbo Frequency | 1.0 GHz / 3.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz / 3.8 GHz | ↑ Higher sustained and peak performance |
| Integrated GPU | UHD (24 EUs, 1.2 GHz) | UHD (32 EUs, 1.25 GHz) | ↑ ~25% faster graphics |
| TDP | 6 W | 15 W | ↑ More headroom for sustained workloads |
| CPU Mark (average) | ~8,500 | ~11,500 | ↑ ≈ 35% overall performance gain |
| Single Thread Rating | ~2,200 | ~2,900 | ↑ ≈ 30% faster per-core performance |
In practical terms, the N305 makes the StarBook Horizon noticeably faster, quieter, and more efficient, especially under heavier workloads. You can expect snappier multitasking, better sustained performance, and improved graphics for everyday productivity and development tasks.
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these supply chain challenges. Everyone here is focused on ensuring your StarBook Horizon meets our standards for performance, privacy, and reliability.
Thank you again for your continued support.