CryptPad Pro 14 Phantom

The privacy-first laptop you can actually use every day. Where Windows quietly sends your activity to Microsoft and macOS ties you to iCloud, the CryptPad Pro 14 Phantom comes with no telemetry, no cloud dependency, and no account required to start using it. Pre-configured with a hardened Linux setup that just works — open it up, log in, and you’re already private.

Strong encryption isn’t a feature you toggle on — it’s everywhere by default. Full-disk encryption protects your files. Verified secure boot stops tampering. Encrypted DNS and VPN-ready networking keep your traffic private from the moment you connect. The flagship hardware handles anything from everyday browsing to heavy creative work without compromise.

✓ Zero telemetry — nothing reported back to Microsoft, Apple, or Google
✓ Full-disk LUKS encryption with verified secure boot
✓ Works fully offline — no cloud account required
✓ Pre-installed privacy stack: Tor Browser, Signal, KeePassXC, ProtonMail
✓ Open-source software you can audit and trust

OS

The Shadow ships with Zorin OS Pro by default — a hardened Linux distribution that feels familiar to Windows and macOS users. Qubes OS provides compartmentalized virtual-machine security used by security researchers and journalists. Linux Mint offers the most popular traditional Linux desktop. Windows 11 Pro Privacy is available for users requiring Windows-only software, with telemetry disabled, OneDrive removed, and Cortana stripped.

Designed to look and feel like Windows or macOS. Familiar interface, pre-installed productivity apps, no telemetry. The easiest switch from Windows.
Compartmentalized security — every app runs in an isolated virtual machine. One breach doesn't compromise the rest. For users with serious threat models. Steeper learning curve.
Ubuntu-based, most popular Linux distribution. Familiar Windows-style interface, no telemetry, no Snap packages. A solid alternative to Zorin if you prefer a more traditional Linux look.
Windows 11 with Microsoft tracking, Cortana, OneDrive, ads, and most "phone home" features stripped out. Use only if you need specific Windows-only software. Reduces tracking by ~70-80%, can never reach Linux privacy levels.

PRIVACY COVER

Privacy Cover options include anti-spy privacy glass screen filter, pre-flashed Tails OS bootable USB for anonymous live operating system use, Ledger Nano S Plus hardware wallet for cryptocurrency cold storage, and USB data blocker for safe charging from public USB ports without juice-jacking risk.

No privacy add-ons included. You can purchase any of these separately later from our accessories section.
Pre-installed anti-spy screen protector. Side-angle viewers see only a black screen — your content stays visible only when looking straight ahead. Tempered glass adds drop and scratch protection.
16GB USB stick pre-flashed with Tails OS — a live operating system that routes all traffic through Tor and leaves no trace. Boot it from any computer for anonymous browsing, then unplug to return to normal.
Hardware wallet for cryptocurrency. Private keys never touch the internet — stored in a Secure Element chip with PIN protection. Supports 5,000+ cryptocurrencies. Sealed packaging, customer initializes it themselves for full key sovereignty.
Pass-through USB-C adapter that blocks data lines and only passes power. Safe to charge from public USB ports (airports, cafes, hotels) without risk of data theft or "juice jacking." No drivers, no setup.
Pass-through USB-C adapter that blocks data lines and only passes power. Safe to charge from public USB ports (airports, cafes, hotels) without risk of data theft or "juice jacking." No drivers, no setup.

RAM

The CryptPad 14 Shadow privacy laptop ships with 16GB DDR5 RAM as standard, suitable for everyday browsing, office work, video calls, and light multitasking. Memory can be upgraded to 32GB DDR5 for users running multiple virtual machines, demanding creative applications, or Qubes OS compartmentalization. The maximum 64GB DDR5 configuration handles heavy virtualization workloads, large datasets, and professional use cases on this hardened Linux laptop.

Standard 16GB DDR5. Plenty for browsing, office work, video calls, and light multitasking.
32GB DDR5 — handles multiple virtual machines, dozens of browser tabs, and creative apps without slowdown. Recommended if you run Qubes OS.
64GB DDR5 — the highest configuration available. Built for heavy virtualization and professional workloads.

STORAGE

Storage starts at 512GB NVMe SSD for the standard configuration of the Shadow encrypted laptop. The 1TB NVMe upgrade doubles available space, ideal for users with larger media libraries, multiple operating systems for dual-boot, or extensive document and video archives. All storage is protected by full-disk LUKS encryption with verified secure boot.

512GB NVMe SSD. Comfortable space for OS, applications, and personal files.
1TB NVMe SSD — sweet spot for most users. Comfortable for documents, photos, video projects, and dual-booting multiple operating systems.

HARDWARE TOKEN

Optional YubiKey 5C hardware token pre-configured for laptop login and disk encryption unlock. The YubiKey 5C is an industry-leading USB-C security key supporting FIDO2, U2F, OpenPGP, and OTP standards, compatible with Google, Microsoft, GitHub, banks, and most major online services. Hardware token authentication protects against phishing and password compromise.

Standard configuration. Login secured by passphrase. Hardware token can be added separately later from our accessories.
Pre-configured for laptop login and disk unlock. Industry-leading hardware token, supports FIDO2 + U2F + OpenPGP + OTP. Compatible with Google, Microsoft, GitHub, banks, and most major services.

APP BUNDLE

The Standard app bundle includes LibreOffice, Thunderbird email client, Tor Browser, LibreWolf privacy browser, Signal messenger, KeePassXC password manager, and VLC media player. The Privacy Pro tier adds VeraCrypt for encrypted containers, Cryptomator for cloud encryption, OnionShare for anonymous file sharing, BleachBit for secure deletion, Mullvad Browser, and Bitwarden. The Pro Communicator tier adds Element for federated Matrix chat, Session anonymous messenger requiring no phone number, SimpleX Chat with no user identifiers, eMClient for Windows email, and Joplin encrypted notes.

LibreOffice, Thunderbird, Tor Browser, LibreWolf, Signal, KeePassXC, VLC. Pre-installed and configured for everyday use.
Standard plus VeraCrypt (encrypted containers), Cryptomator (cloud encryption), OnionShare (anonymous file sharing), BleachBit (secure deletion), Mullvad Browser, Bitwarden. For users who need stronger encryption controls.
Privacy Pro plus Element (Matrix federated chat), Session (anonymous messenger), SimpleX Chat (no identifiers), eMClient (Windows only), Joplin (encrypted notes). For high-threat-model communication needs.

PREMIUM SECURITY

Tamper-evident packaging includes Cryptvice-branded security tape, numbered seals on all screw access points, chain-of-custody documentation with timestamps, and encrypted photo verification of the seal pattern emailed before shipping. The Anti-Interdiction service is the same supply-chain protection used by journalists in hostile regimes — featuring random PIN distribution via separate encrypted channel, hardware token shipped to alternate address, glitter nail polish creating an unrecreatable physical pattern on access screws, and PGP-encrypted high-resolution photographs of every screw for customer verification on arrival.

Standard packaging and shipping process. Adequate for most customers.
Custom Cryptvice security tape on the box, numbered seals on screw access points, chain-of-custody slip with timestamps, and a photo of the seal pattern emailed to you encrypted before shipping.
Five-step process: random PIN sent separately by encrypted email, hardware token shipped to a different address, glitter nail polish on screws creating an unrecreatable pattern, encrypted PGP photos of every screw, customer verification on arrival. The same supply-chain protection used by journalists in hostile regimes.

OFFLINE PRIVACY AI

Offline AI assistant configuration — the CryptPad privacy laptop offers pre-configured local large language models (LLMs) running entirely on-device with no cloud connection. Powered by Ollama and Open WebUI for a ChatGPT-style local interface. Available models include Llama 3.1 8B, Phi-3 Medium, Mistral 7B, Qwen 2.5 14B, DeepSeek 14B, and Llama 3.1 70B (depending on tier and RAM). The Ultimate tier adds Stable Diffusion local image generation, Whisper.cpp voice transcription, and an offline Wikipedia knowledge base. All AI processing happens on the laptop's CPU/GPU — no queries, no data, no telemetry leaves the device. A privacy-first alternative to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot for users handling sensitive work in legal, medical, journalism, or research contexts.

Standard configuration — no AI assistant pre-installed
Local AI assistant with two open-source models — runs offline, no cloud
Local AI assistant with two open-source models — runs offline, no cloud
Top-tier 70B model + image generation + offline Wikipedia — requires 64GB RAM
Product price: 1.899,00
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✓ Full-disk LUKS encryption — your data is encrypted at rest, every time the laptop is off
✓ Verified secure boot — firmware checks the bootloader hasn’t been tampered with
✓ Hardened Linux kernel — additional sysctl protections beyond default Linux
✓ No telemetry, no analytics — nothing reported back to any vendor
✓ Pre-installed privacy stack — Tor Browser, Signal, KeePassXC, ProtonMail
✓ Optional: hardware token unlock — YubiKey 5C or Nitrokey 3 required to log in
✓ Optional: tamper-evident packaging — detect if the device was opened in transit

Shipping

Weight2,4 kg
Dimensions31,6 × 22,8 × 1,8 cm

✓ EU delivery within 1–2 business days via DHL Express
✓ Worldwide delivery 3–5 business days via DHL
✓ Free shipping on orders over €1,500
✓ Anonymous pickup available in Marbella (ES) — same or next business day
✓ Discreet packaging — no Cryptvice branding on the outer box
✓ Optional tamper-evident seal — detect transit interference

CryptPad Pro 14 Phantom — the privacy laptop you can actually use every day

Most privacy laptops are made for security researchers and intimidate everyone else. The CryptPad Pro 14 Phantom is built differently. It runs hardened Linux out of the box, encrypts your disk by default, comes pre-configured with a privacy app stack, and works exactly the way you'd expect a modern laptop to work — open the lid, log in, and start working. No learning curve. No surveillance.

Why CryptPad instead of Windows or macOS

Modern operating systems are designed to track you. Windows quietly sends activity data to Microsoft. macOS ties your account to iCloud. Both push you toward online accounts you can't actually control.The Phantom flips that.

No telemetry. No cloud lock-in. No mandatory account.

Open-source software you can audit. Encrypted at every level — disk, network, boot. Yours, completely.

Pre-configured for privacy from the first boot

When the laptop arrives, it's ready. Full-disk LUKS encryption is enabled. Your selected VPN provider is installed and tested. Tor Browser is one click away. The default browser is hardened against tracking. The privacy app stack is installed and configured.No initial setup wizard pushing you to sign into Google or Microsoft.

No pre-installed bloatware. No data collection running in the background.

Choose your operating system

Pick what fits your comfort level:

Zorin OS Pro (default) — feels like Windows or macOS, runs Linux underneath. The easiest switch.

Qubes OS (+€50) — compartmentalized security. Each app in an isolated virtual machine. Used by security researchers and journalists.

Linux Mint — most popular Linux desktop. Familiar, lightweight, free.

Windows 11 Pro Privacy — for users who need Windows-only software. Telemetry disabled, OneDrive removed, Cortana stripped.

Hardware that handles real work

The Phantom is the flagship of the CryptPad line. Modern Intel Core Ultra processor, 32GB RAM standard (upgradeable to 64GB), 1TB NVMe SSD, 14-inch IPS display, and a full-day battery. Heavy creative work, multiple browser tabs, virtual machines — it handles them.

Customize your laptop

Build the configuration that fits your threat model:

VPN provider (Mullvad, IVPN, ProtonVPN)
Privacy hardware (anti-spy screen, Tails OS USB, Ledger hardware wallet, USB data blocker)
RAM and storage upgrades
Hardware token (YubiKey 5C or Nitrokey 3)
Pre-installed app bundles (Standard, Privacy Pro, Pro Communicator)
Premium security (tamper-evident packaging or Anti-Interdiction service)

What's in the box

CryptPad Pro 14 Phantom laptop, USB-C charger, printed quick-start guide, encrypted setup envelope (passphrase + recovery key), tamper-evident seal, and any add-on items you've configured.

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VPNVPN configuration is optimized based on your usage and connection quality. We may adjust routing to balance privacy and performance.

General

Weight
Dimensions31.6 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm
⚡ Ships within 24 hours 📦 Tracked by DHL Express 🌍 Worldwide delivery 🔒 Discreet packaging ↩️ 31-day returns 🛡️ 3-year warranty 🔧 30-day expert support
⚡ Ships within 24 hours 📦 Tracked by DHL Express 🌍 Worldwide delivery 🔒 Discreet packaging ↩️ 31-day returns 🛡️ 3-year warranty 🔧 30-day expert support