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I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13

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Re: I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13

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>You can't change the RAM on laptops now. >You can't change the SSD on laptops now.

I literally just brought a laptop 3 weeks ago and I've already upgraded both of those. It's a newer model with an RTX GPU.

I think framework has potential, but it's going to be a decade to see how things pan out. Will I be able to use the same mainboard for a decade?

So far what I'm seeing is a laptop brand which charges between 50% and 100% more with strange customer support issues and a limited service network.

If you're thinking about reducing waste , buy a refurbished Thinkpad.

Re: I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13

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Post by newsclues »

999900000999 wrote: post #3

>You can't change the RAM on laptops now. >You can't change the SSD on laptops now. I literally just brought a laptop 3 weeks ago and I've already upgraded both of those. It's a newer model with an RTX GPU. I think framework has potential, but it's going to be a decade to see how things pan out. Will I be able to use the same mainboard for a decade? So far what I'm seeing is a laptop brand which charges between 50% a…

You can buy a new mainboard for a framework…

Re: I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13

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Post by simonh »

999900000999 wrote: post #3

>You can't change the RAM on laptops now. >You can't change the SSD on laptops now. I literally just brought a laptop 3 weeks ago and I've already upgraded both of those. It's a newer model with an RTX GPU. I think framework has potential, but it's going to be a decade to see how things pan out. Will I be able to use the same mainboard for a decade? So far what I'm seeing is a laptop brand which charges between 50% a…

Or buy an up-specced conventional laptop with a ton more storage and RAM to start with for the same price. Get your upgrades in first at no extra cost.

If you're getting a Framework with the top specs and can't get a competing laptop at higher spec cheaper, I can see the argument that you might benefit from the extra upgradability headroom. However that almost certainly means a mainboard upgrade, and I'd be concerned about the thermals of a current chassis with a hypothetical future mainboard.

Re: I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13

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Post by blauditore »

999900000999 wrote: post #3

>You can't change the RAM on laptops now. >You can't change the SSD on laptops now. I literally just brought a laptop 3 weeks ago and I've already upgraded both of those. It's a newer model with an RTX GPU. I think framework has potential, but it's going to be a decade to see how things pan out. Will I be able to use the same mainboard for a decade? So far what I'm seeing is a laptop brand which charges between 50% a…

In terms of hardware, there shouldn't be too many surprises. People have been doing this with desktop computers for ages, so it's known what it means to maintain and upgrade 10+ years old computers. I have one (desktop) that I'm using regularly, and did a few minor upgrades over the years.

Of course, warranty and support quality is a different question.

Re: I'm a laptop weirdo and that's why I like my new Framework 13

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Post by zerof1l »

To me, the biggest appeal of the Framework laptop is that I can repair it myself and buy OEM parts directly.

I currently own a Lenovo Legion laptop. Still, a very powerful machine, but the screen now has a spot in the middle with multiple dead pixels, the topcoat on the trackpad is peeling off, and the main body has spots where palms rest. I'd happily buy replacement parts and install them, but I can't.

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