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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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Post by BoredPositron »

zerof1l wrote: post #9

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.

I don't understand the argument you can buy Lenovo OEM parts pretty easily? Even if something is not available through the pcparts site I ordered a replacement display via support.

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/parts-lookup

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

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Post by Esophagus4 »

zerof1l wrote: post #9

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.

Can you buy a cheap donor laptop and strip it for parts?

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

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Post by Krssst »

blauditore wrote: post #5
phoronixrly wrote: post #2

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Such details also annoy me, but this one would be very easy to fix with a semi-transparent sticker, or a marker.

The LED is the lining of the power button so it's not so trivial to fix without affecting the power button itself. It's quite an annoyance too I think.

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

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Post by haritha-j »

I was on the market earlier this year snd I really wanted a framework to make sense. But it doesn’t. By my math, I could get two comparable laptops for the price of the framework, and the flexibility to get a second one with newer specs a few years down made it a bad deal for me. But if you aren’t strapped for cash and appreciate the sustainability, then it’s appealing. For me, a slightly greener laptop isn’t a good enough value proposition. Plus I prefer intel for TB support for an egpu.

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

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Post by nh2 »

Krssst wrote: post #13
blauditore wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Such details also annoy me, but this one would be very easy to fix with a semi-transparent sticker, or a marker.

The LED is the lining of the power button so it's not so trivial to fix without affecting the power button itself. It's quite an annoyance too I think.

Thin tape

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

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Post by eviks »

> Did I do anything productive or meaningful with it? Absolutely not.

> I could finally watch 480 YouTube videos instead of 360

What’s meaningless about this big upgrade in quality?

So with that and the misconceptions like "You can't change the RAM /SSD" (you can, but for a smaller set of laptops than before), the thesis is rather muddy (unless you literally plan a custom printed snacks tray, but even then other laptops have pluggable side bays, so could also plug in there?)

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

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Post by markus_zhang »

I’d like to read from someone who has at least 5 years of experience with Framework. New stuffs are always interesting. But I prefer something that can last for 5 plus years. Framework afaik does not have long term guarantees which is a concern.

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

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Post by bayindirh »

blauditore wrote: post #5
phoronixrly wrote: post #2

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Such details also annoy me, but this one would be very easy to fix with a semi-transparent sticker, or a marker.

If I'm buying a premium machine, I don't expect and want to mod it with $3 tape and ¢50 markers. It's like buying a premium car and installing an aftermarket instrument cluster because the OEM one is too bright at its lowest setting.

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

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Post by shakna »

blauditore wrote: post #5
phoronixrly wrote: post #2

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Such details also annoy me, but this one would be very easy to fix with a semi-transparent sticker, or a marker.

Easier yet - it can be controlled in software. Turn it up, down, off.

No extra software required - uses the standard APIs.

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