The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

Post by throwaway473825 » Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:01 PM UTC

dagw wrote: post #8

atemerev wrote: post #6

“We only deliver to the US and Canada”. OK, will have to stay with my Macbook.

Yea, say what you want about Apple, but they seem to be one of the few tech companies that manage to ship all their products in all their configurations to almost all countries. So many times I read a review for something interesting sounding only to find out that that version isn't sold where I happen to live.

Post by mdp2021 » Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:05 PM UTC

yankcrime wrote: post #5

kavalg wrote: post #2

Looks like this is the official site: https://frame.work/ "Framework Laptop starts at $999. DIY Edition configurable from $749." - that's for the base model. Unfortunately I didn't see the display specifications while configuring the product. That is a major factor when making a decision for me.

The display specifications are shown here: https://frame.work/laptop 13.5” 3:2 2256x1504, 100% sRGB color gamut, and >400 nit

Post by calebkaiser » Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:09 PM UTC

smoldesu wrote: post #13

leephillips wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Me, too. I’ve bought my last laptop. The attachment of the keyboard to the display is an ergonomic disaster. Fortunately, several Surface models work well with Linux; there’s even a special kernel for them.

I really wish I could get my Surface Pro 3 to play nice with Linux. I've even used the custom kernel, but every time, without fail, it seems to heat up until the entire system freezes, at which point I have to shut it down. Maybe it's a hardware issue?

Post by y7 » Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:12 PM UTC

throwaway473825 wrote: post #12

dagw wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yea, say what you want about Apple, but they seem to be one of the few tech companies that manage to ship all their products in all their configurations to almost all countries. So many times I read a review for something interesting sounding only to find out that that version isn't sold where I happen to live.

Yeah, but Apple also charges a hefty premium outside the US. Just look at the prices of Apple products in the US and the EU, and then compare with Samsung/Google/OnePlus. Whatever makes Apple products more expensive in the EU doesn't appear to apply to anyone else.

Post by d3nj4l » Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 3:13 PM UTC

kall wrote: post #7

jacknews wrote: post #3

I love the idea of modular, upgradable, and especially linux-friendly. But, because modular, I'd like a Framework Surface. Having the screen, keyboard, touchpad, computer, etc all integrated into a single device, seems like far too many factors and constraints to be able to reach perfection. Better to split at least the keyboard and pointing device, so you can pick and choose.

That would be very interesting. Maybe I could finally fulfill my dream of a portable system that can raise the display to eye level while keeping the keyboard at an ergonomic level. I‘m surprised no one else seems to want this. Imagine if you could clip your screen onto the headrest in front of you. Wouldn‘t that be a huge improvement?

    Imagine if you could clip your screen onto the headrest in front of you