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The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

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Re: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

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I'm happy to answer questions anyone has on this product!

Are there plans to adopt the camera/mic switches for future Windows/Linux laptops?

They are there currently! All Framework Laptops have hardware privacy switches for the camera and microphones.

Re: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

#24

What we've been asking for is a Framework running AMD hardware. What we're getting is a Framework running a stripped down Linux meant for schools and made by a spy company? I predict this thing not selling well, but I'm sure someone is excited.

I bet lots of schools would pay up for "sustainable" laptops, actually.

Re: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

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post #2

I'm happy to answer questions anyone has on this product!

Why this over getting an AMD laptop? After the terrible experience of going back to Intel, I doubt I'll ever bother with an Intel laptop ever again. Is Intel giving benefits to ensure you don't support AMD?

Re: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

#26

What we've been asking for is a Framework running AMD hardware. What we're getting is a Framework running a stripped down Linux meant for schools and made by a spy company? I predict this thing not selling well, but I'm sure someone is excited.

Many schools are already using Chromebooks. Framework is now making it so they won't get ripped off. This is an incremental improvement that I can see making Framework a lot of money actually

Re: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

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I'm happy to answer questions anyone has on this product!

Is the hardware any different? If not, why sell this as a separate machine instead of providing a ChromeOS image that can be installed to a standard Framework?

According to the article:

> we’ve partnered with ChromeOS because of their commitment to long-lasting speed and transparency. The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is built with the Titan C security chip and receives automatic updates for up to eight years, all to keep your Chromebook fast and secure.

Re: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition

#29
post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are there plans to adopt the camera/mic switches for future Windows/Linux laptops?

They already have them.

So they do!

I couldn't find any marketing material pointing out the switches on the originals, so I assumed this was a change for the Chromebooks. But you're right, I managed to find an image of a Framework laptop where the switches are visible.

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