> Memory and storage are socketed, enabling you to load up whenever you’d like. The pre-built configuration comes with 8GB of DDR4 and 256GB NVMe storage and can be upgraded to up to 64GB of DDR4 and 1TB of NVMe storage. You can also use 250GB and 1TB Storage Expansion Cards to extend your space.
This article also says that it's upgradeable and customizable: https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363862/framework-laptop...
Not sure there's a market for thousand-dollar chromebooks, but calling it anti-DIY is just inaccurate.
But I see your statements as a little contradictory.. unless I'm missing something.
> this is a total validation of the idea that security does not require a locked-down device
> but the device is locked down in a way..
> Right, absolutely
Maybe we are using different definitions of "locked down." I just wanted to point out that there is a trade-off here. You are giving up some freedom that most DIY'ers would expect (arbitrary OS choice) by choosing the ChromeOS version.
> they get upgradable components and future-proofing. I don't see how that's a negative for freedom
Agreed. Consumer choice isn't a bad thing!