Company

Every Product is a Tool of Liberation

MALIBAL is a forward-thinking technology company that produces high-performance, custom laptops, mobile workstations, and mobile servers. Our commitment is to user autonomy, data privacy, and the right to repair.
Origin

From modest beginnings, MALIBAL was founded by Matthew Plott, a young entrepreneur who dreamed of creating a technology company unlike any before it, with only a few hundred dollars to his name shortly after moving to Las Vegas in 2004.

His journey and the success of MALIBAL serve as a living testament to the enduring spirit of the American dream, showcasing how vision, determination, and hard work can transform ambitious ideas into reality.

Brand

MALIBAL is a homophone of one of the alternate pronunciations of malleable (ma-lə-bəl) and shares a similar meaning. MALIBAL is an acronym for Modular Adaptable Long-Lasting Innovations for Business And Leisure.

The name and acronym were coined by MALIBAL’s founder, Matthew Plott, whose original vision for the company was to create highly customizable products that could be easily configured and adapted to each user’s needs and were designed to be user-upgradeable, user-serviceable, and last a long time.

The name “Aon” derives from the Gnostic term “Aeon,” representing divine emanations that stand in opposition to the Archons—the oppressive rulers of the world. This etymological foundation reflects our fundamental stance against Big Tech’s paradigm of data harvesting, planned obsolescence, and user dependency.

Aon embodies our commitment to digital sovereignty and technological freedom, representing products that serve as tools of liberation rather than instruments of control. Learn More

Logo

MALIBAL’s Orb, Emblem, and Wordmark were designed by founder Matthew Plott. Orb design elements:

Hidden ‘M’ Shape
Subtly incorporates the brand initial

Interconnected Halves
The logo is constructed of two interconnected halves, which symbolizes the ability to separate and recombine components
Represents the modularity of MALIBAL products

Flowing Lines
The stems of the hidden M fluctuate in shape and thickness throughout the design, which symbolizes the ability to change in order to suit different conditions
Represents the adaptability of MALIBAL products

Continuous Line
The entire logo is one continuous line, which symbolizes infinity
Represents the longevity of MALIBAL products

Crucible Imagery
When viewed from an angle, the logo resembles a crucible pouring gold
Represents the forging of innovations

Split Center Line
The entire logo is a perfect mirror from left to right
Represents the dual nature (e.g., hardware/software, business/leisure, Windows/Linux) of the MALIBAL brand and products

Gold Color
Gold is the most malleable element in existence
Represents the value, quality, durability, and lasting worth of MALIBAL products

Golden Ratio
Several elements adhere to the Golden Ratio
Represents the precision and balance in design and function of MALIBAL products

Minimalist Yet Complex Design
Represents MALIBAL’s approach to creating sophisticated yet user-friendly technology

Trademarks

MALIBAL and Aon are trademarks of MALIBAL, LLC.

The MALIBAL trademark should always be written in all capital letters. Do not use “Malibal” or any other variation in capitalization.

Examples of Correct and Incorrect Usage:

Correct: MALIBAL
Incorrect: Malibal, malibal, MalIBal

Pronunciation: MALIBAL.mp3

The Aon trademark should always be written with an uppercase ‘A’ followed by lowercase ‘on’. Do not use “aon”, “AON”, or any other variations in capitalization.

Examples of Correct and Incorrect Usage:

Correct: Aon
Incorrect: aon, AON, AoN, aOn

Pronunciation: Aon.mp3

Tagline

Something Extraordinary

Slogans

Every product is a tool of liberation.
Lighter than air. Faster than pro.

Mission

To create highly innovative, modular products that can be adapted to any use case and built with a level of craftsmanship and user-serviceability that will allow them to be used for a long time.

Vision

To produce the most innovative products and greatest user experience of all time.

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What our customers say:

"The MALIBAL Aon S1 ended my search for the Best Linux (or Windows) Daily Driver for me."
Jeremy C.
In fact, since the Aon S1 arrived, I much prefer using it to my MacBook Pro 13-inch.
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"MALIBAL is simply put the best kept secret in laptop computers."
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"Best interaction I've ever had while buying something online."
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"The final product is practically a work of art."
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"The absolute best company I have ever dealt with."
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"Best laptop I have ever purchased."
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"My new laptop is the best purchase I've ever made."
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"The best computer I have ever owned."
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"This is by far the best laptop I ever bought."
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"My laptop is by far the best I have ever had or seen."
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"This is the best custom built laptop I've ever had."
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Who is MALIBAL?

MALIBAL is an innovative technology company that produces high-performance, custom Windows laptops and Linux laptops for developers and content creators; mobile workstations for engineers, scientists, video editors, 3D modelers, and animators; and mobile servers for enterprise applications.

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Why MALIBAL?

In a marketplace dominated by large corporations, MALIBAL offers a refreshing alternative that focuses on open-source support, the right to repair, hardware integration in the USA, personalized US-based customer support, and the unique combination of customization and high-performance technology in sleek, user-friendly designs.

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Are all the parts soldered to the motherboard?

In many modern laptops, especially thin and light models (like Apple’s MacBook Air or Pro, Dell’s XPS 13, or many of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon models), the memory, storage, battery, and wireless module are often soldered directly onto the motherboard.

However, as part of our commitment to the Right to Repair Movement, the memory, storage, battery, and wireless module on all MALIBAL laptops are user-upgradeable or user-replaceable.

Can your laptops be charged or powered via USB-C?

All MALIBAL laptops can be powered via the Thunderbolt 4 port.

How do I track my order after it ships?​
You can view your tracking status via the order details page in your account.
How do I get a quote?

If you need a quote for any reason, e.g., to submit to accounting for approval, before ordering, simply add the laptop(s) you want to purchase to the Cart, then click Checkout, and on the checkout page, click Convert Cart to Quote. We will email you a PDF of the quote with a link to make payment once you are ready to complete the order.

How do I cancel an order?

You may cancel an order any time up until it ships. After it ships, you will not be able to cancel it, but will instead have to use our return policy in order to return the laptop for a refund. To cancel an order, simply open a sales ticket or sales chat and give the representative your order information, and they will cancel the order for you and send you confirmation via email and text.

How do I make a change to my order?

You may make changes to your order up until it ships. To modify an order, simply open a sales ticket or sales chat and give the representative your order information and specify which changes you want to make.

When is my order shipping?

If all parts are in stock, the average build time for laptops is 5-7 business days. This means laptops will ship 5-7 business days after the order is placed. If a component is backordered, it will say which parts are backordered in your order confirmation email.

To see the estimated delivery date of your laptop, please check your order confirmation email for the Estimated Delivery Date. You can also see this information on your My Account > Order Details page. The estimated delivery date is the build time (plus backorder delay, if applicable) plus the shipping time.

Once your laptop ships out, we will email you the tracking information. An adult will need to be at the address to sign for the package when it arrives.