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Framework's modular laptops (and mainboards) now come with Meteor Lake-H options

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20 pointsPaulHoule10 comments

One thing about Framework is that it’s good enough that it’ll last a while, meaning recurring demand might take a few years to manifest. Hopefully they’ll able to survive on pure increase in customer base until the first round comes back for more. I have a very early batch of Framework 13 and I probably won’t be upgrading anything in the next 5 years unless something dramatically changes.

The wonderful modularity of the platform allows options like upgrading the mainboard on your laptop and re-purposing the old into a desktop or media server.

Yes and I love that. It’s just that even a 10 year old laptop is good for neovim and listening to mp3s. If things ever break, I will replace them but it’ll just be a tiny stream of small expenses

Are they making these in black yet? Or are people still unironically suggesting that you should apply a sticker (dbrand skin) to your $2.5k+ machine if you don't want it looking like an off-brand Macbook.

I smell a business idea - selling prettier cases? After all, the dimensions are well known and even open source. Or not, no idea how much people spend on better looks.

I'd much prefer if Framework just spent the extra $2 while anodizing to add black dye on what is essentially an ultra-premium laptop in terms of price.

There was a guy on Reddit a few years ago who intended to take advantage of this 'business opportunity', but it didn't go anywhere.

Colored anodizing can be significantly harmful to the environment (what Framework said, don't kill the messenger).

Edit: This showed up randomly to me minutes after sending this; https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PURZRHu2TOg (Framework official statement on colors)

How well do framework laptops deal with abuse? Is it solid enough to shrug off a 3 foot drop? Are the hinges any good?

> Is it solid enough to shrug off a 3 foot drop?

Which laptop can reliably shrug off a 91.44cm drop? Lol.

The Framework laptop is obviously not all a Toughbook. I think it's even less sturdy, or at least stiff than a Macbook Air. However, it doesn't feel cheap, or fragile. It's just... You build it, things are not glued together, some parts only held by magnets... Feels like, it would rather spread when dropped. Like a stack of papers or Lego project. If you do actually drop it, you may need to replace the screen or chassis and reseat some connectors, I presume.

If I drop my X220 I think there is a chance it will be just fine. I would absolutely not risk it. (Spillage protection is another story.)

Thing is, if I break the Framework, I am absolutely certain I can check on any component, harvest the ssd, replace the screen, or even rebuild everything in like 5-15 minutes - no exaggeration. Everything is ridiculously accessible. As a whole, I would say, even more so than old Thinkpads.

That said, with the lack of stiffness, I wonder how well it will handle my backpack, bike commuting and grocery shopping over time.

The hinges are not great, not terrible. Can't speak for wear.

I’m eager to get a Framework again (returned mine when it first came out) as soon as they add an option for a better haptic touchpad. The current one is unfortunately atrocious.

Glad to see them continuing to ship upgrades and new products (16”)! Really rooting for them as a company.

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