Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by lytedev » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 2:56 PM UTC

Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
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Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

#2

Post by lytedev » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 2:59 PM UTC

There's also a marketing video for those interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Ww_7wwNkM

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by zmk5 » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 3:02 PM UTC

Honestly, it was much cheaper than I had assumed it would be. A pre-built "performance" version starts at $1,699 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Compare that to the entry 16 inch MacBook Pro at $2499.

The "overkill" system with a Ryzen 9 7940HS, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD is $2099. A pseudo comparison to the 16 inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is $3099.

Also these systems are cheaper if done DIY and no Windows tax. Framework really might have a winner if this system can live up to their promises.

EDIT: The verge also has a deep dive into the system https://www.theverge.com/22665800/framework-laptop-16-hands-...

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by yellow_lead » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 3:30 PM UTC

Their servers are overloaded [1]

[1] https://twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/status/168132220662488268...

Not to create FOMO, but I would expect these to go quickly then.

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by anarcat » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 3:48 PM UTC

dupe of https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36773107

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by neilv » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 3:55 PM UTC

If they get a keyboard option with proper TrackPoint (including the design and positioning of the buttons), they can convert some ThinkPad devotees.

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by theshrike79 » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 3:56 PM UTC

...and still not available in the Nordics.

I'm still waiting here, money in hand, Framework. Could you please let me give it to you?

(Directly, I don't want to use a dropshipping middleman)

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by sylens » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 3:57 PM UTC

I think the missing piece here would be the desktop version of Steam OS. All the other components are in place for a stellar gaming laptop

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by Deukhoofd » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 4:00 PM UTC

yellow_lead wrote: post #4

Their servers are overloaded [1] [1] https://twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/status/168132220662488268... Not to create FOMO, but I would expect these to go quickly then.

Apparently the first batch is sold out already, so yes, it's definitely going quickly

Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open

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Post by Pet_Ant » Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 4:01 PM UTC

neilv wrote: post #6

If they get a keyboard option with proper TrackPoint (including the design and positioning of the buttons), they can convert some ThinkPad devotees.

I'd personally love to see an ortholinear layout option. I cannot go back after my Moonlander (like serious, I lost the ability to touch type on staggered).

(Assuming they don't, won't load for me)