Framework Laptop gets 10/10, fully replaceable
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#2I understand the founders are pretty active here, I will ask a question:
From the reviews the Framework display is pretty reflective/shinny, will you consider adding an option for a matte display that would be easier to use in moderate sunlight/outside?
I wish you guys all the success and I hope the industry takes note of what tech should look like.
Re: Framework Laptop gets 10/10, fully replaceable
#3Remember, when something is too good to be true, it isn’t true, at least not in its entirety.
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#4There was a video on YouTube I watched years ago about how enthusiast brands will always betray its core user base. It was talking about One Plus and Essential. But I believe it applies to businesses in general. How will a company like this become mainstream? I hope something like this succeeds in the long-term but the way I see it most people don't want the hassle of worrying about how to repair their laptop or phone. This also stifles any major efforts taken towards the right to repair.
Re: Framework Laptop gets 10/10, fully replaceable
#5There was a video on YouTube I watched years ago about how enthusiast brands will always betray its core user base. It was talking about One Plus and Essential. But I believe it applies to businesses in general. How will a company like this become mainstream? I hope something like this succeeds in the long-term but the way I see it most people don't want the hassle of worrying about how to repair their laptop or phon…
Is that the right question? Does a company have to become mainstream?
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#6It also comes with 6 different port options, that you can mix and match!
(USB-A / USB-C x 2 / HDMI / DisplayPort / MicroSD)
imagine extending your laptop and customizing it, without using any external dongles and hubs!
Re: Framework Laptop gets 10/10, fully replaceable
#7There was a video on YouTube I watched years ago about how enthusiast brands will always betray its core user base. It was talking about One Plus and Essential. But I believe it applies to businesses in general. How will a company like this become mainstream? I hope something like this succeeds in the long-term but the way I see it most people don't want the hassle of worrying about how to repair their laptop or phon…
Is that the right question? Does a company have to become mainstream?
Okay. But if it wants to continue to serve it existing customer base, it will need to make money. It will need to incentivize people to work for it which will need a lot of money too. Plus it will need to keep up with R&D needed to make laptops (though nowadays laptops are not jumping forward in terms of technology except for increase in processing power and storage). People in other countries may also want to buy it, so to expand to other countries need money.
Then there are factors like customer service,considering the fact most people wouldn’t know how to repair their devices. They would need to offer their own repair centers and call centers. This would be a significant investment too.
Re: Framework Laptop gets 10/10, fully replaceable
#8It also comes with 6 different port options, that you can mix and match! (USB-A / USB-C x 2 / HDMI / DisplayPort / MicroSD) imagine extending your laptop and customizing it, without using any external dongles and hubs!
Except that the ports are essentially custom dongles that lock into the case. So instead of relying on the full market to make a usb-c to whatever dongle in the future, you’re relying on Framework to do it. A single company. This is not better.
Re: Framework Laptop gets 10/10, fully replaceable
#9It also comes with 6 different port options, that you can mix and match! (USB-A / USB-C x 2 / HDMI / DisplayPort / MicroSD) imagine extending your laptop and customizing it, without using any external dongles and hubs!
Except that the ports are essentially custom dongles that lock into the case. So instead of relying on the full market to make a usb-c to whatever dongle in the future, you’re relying on Framework to do it. A single company. This is not better.
As long as the specs for the mechanical port are stable, which there is incentive for as users would be angry if they had to rebuy, it is better.
Third party companies could make compatible parts.
I look at this laptop as a proof of concept for something we should all want to exist: a modular and repairable laptop. Just because it isn't perfect doesn't make it bad.
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#10It gets 10/10 for being replaceable. That's it.
I have a Lenovo Thinkbook 13s that has slotted RAM and same spec as Framework's lowest model and it cost me £600 three years ago, this one costs $1000 (or £750) without tax. Seems a bit expensive because realistically all I would ever need to upgrade is memory. (I'd be careful upgrading the mobo/cpu/gpu without the ability to provide quality thermals to support the upgraded components.)
I intentionally seeked out a laptop with upgradeable RAM because I was "sick and tired of everything being soldered on bla bla bla" but honestly I will likely buy a new laptop before I decide to upgrade this one. There's nothing wrong with it technically, it's just that tech doesn't age well. I used to cry for solutions like a Framework Laptop, but then I realised I don't really need a modular laptop, I just liked the idea of having one and the freedom of choice that comes with it.