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Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by krasin »

red369 wrote: post #106
krasin wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>Battery life goes down pretty quick when sleeping Thank you for confirming. I guess I will have to wait until an improved version of Framework that supports proper sleep.

After changing a couple of Group Policy sleep settings in Windows 10, and removing some expansion modules, my framework Laptop uses around 300 mW while asleep. That means it takes the whole night before it drains 5% off the battery (and switches to hibernate). I haven’t yet replicated this in Linux, but I assume it’s possible (someone can correct me if I’m wrong). Im not sure yet whether it was the settings changes,…

This sounds very promising!

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by rpdillon »

vorpalhex wrote: post #47
imilk wrote: post #34

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Got a DIY one last week with pop_os setup and it's an amazing laptop to have for a reasonable price. Having used a Pixelbook for awhile, it's hard to ever go back from using a 3:2 screen, but that's exactly what you get with Framework (obviously w/ much better specs than a Pixelbook & a full Linux install).

How is pop on the framework? Any graphics woes?

Been using PopOS on my DIY version since last July. The battery life isn't what I hoped for (I haven't done exhaustive testing), but otherwise I've had a great experience.

I might be doing something wrong, but using integer scaling at 2x results in a UI that's a bit too big for my tastes, but if I use 1x I feel it's too small, so fractional scaling seems to be necessary for me to get the right balance. It drives an external monitor at 1920x1080, and was just looking at buying another HDMI adapter, but I haven't yet been able to determine whether or not it's capable of driving two 1920x1080 displays in addition to its internal panel. That would be my ideal setup for WFH, I think. In case it's not obvious, my vision isn't good enough for me to feel strongly about HiDPI. =)

But, to echo what others have said: this laptop is a clear winner for my use cases. I'm very pleased that they managed to nail modularity without sacrificing build quality and aesthetics.

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by distalx »

Sebb767 wrote: post #11

> We’re not ready to share what the next products are just yet, but this funding unlocks categories even more ambitious than our first one. We have a detailed plan in place for the next two years and napkin sketch ideas going out a couple of decades. It'll be really interesting to see where they go next. Given that they're already in computer and custom board space, I'd make a guess that it's going to be routers - si…

I hope they also launch modular tablet.

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by rcthompson »

krasin wrote: post #108
rcthompson wrote: post #100

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's 2 supported sleep modes, referred to as "s2idle" and "deep" in /sys/power/mem_sleep. My limited understanding is this: - "s2idle" = S0ix and "deep" = S3 - S0ix is similar to how smartphones go to sleep by just idling everything and not actually sleeping. On the Framework it drains around 1 or 2% per hour (I haven't measured exactly.) - S3 sleep is the more familiar suspend-to-RAM functionality. The power drai…

Thank you for adding these details. My current Linux laptop (released in 2015) can sleep for about week, resume in 3-4 seconds. Am I reading your comment correctly that buying a Framework would degrade my user experience?

Yes, at least from what I've experienced, you can have "resume in 2 seconds" or "sleep for a week" but not both. (S0ix and S3 respectively)

To be fair, I don't think this is Framework's fault. My understanding is that this is a limitation of the current generation of Intel CPUs, so pretty much any current-gen Intel-based computer will have the same issue.

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by gnyman »

popol12 wrote: post #16

It would be amazing if they could also sell repairable household electrical goods like washing machine, dishwasher, etc - in the future. These are plagued by planed obsolescence. I would totally pay for repairable ones even with a premium. Imagine a dishwasher that you can hack and program yourself :D

There are a few companies who are focusing on sustainability/repairabilty, you just have to look (sometimes very hard) and then take the risk that the company won't be in business in 5 years.

One example I came across recently after hearing how hard Dyson vacuums are to repair is Lupe https://lupetechnology.com/

"Someone" should make a list of these companies, or maybe there is already some site or place which focuses on quality-repairability-longetivity?

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by DerArzt »

aidenn0 wrote: post #64

Ever since the framework came out, I've been half-hoping for my laptop to die. It really is like someone made exactly the laptop I want, but I really don't need a new laptop at this point, and I tend to use laptops for 5-10 years. Here's hoping that Framework is still around say 2-7 years from now!

I am in a similar situation. I would love to purchase one, but my current laptop works fine and I don't need to make more e-waste due to cool new shiny thing! But they will stay on my mind.

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by Sebb767 »

bcrosby95 wrote: post #76
Sebb767 wrote: post #11

> We’re not ready to share what the next products are just yet, but this funding unlocks categories even more ambitious than our first one. We have a detailed plan in place for the next two years and napkin sketch ideas going out a couple of decades. It'll be really interesting to see where they go next. Given that they're already in computer and custom board space, I'd make a guess that it's going to be routers - si…

I would love for them to expand their laptop offerings to include something a bit more powerful. It seems like a much easier expansion rather than moving into routers.

I assume they're going to expand their laptop offering either way, but adding a larger model is probably not want they mean with more ambitious :)

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by rpdillon »

durovo wrote: post #77
netant wrote: post #28

I purchased one last year and it's been great so far. Pros: - price. I have spare RAM and NVME ssd so this brings the price further down - modular port... Cons: - display/hinge is not very stable - touch pad is not as good as macbook's. I can't reliably click-and-drag using a singe hand (thumb finger to click, then index finger to drag). On macbook this gesture works perfectly fine. Wish there is a bigger version, an…

"I can't reliably click-and-drag using a singe hand" --- Does a single-finger double tap and drag not work?

Once I learned this gesture, dragging with the touchpad went from "horribly frustrating" to "so easy I can do it without thinking". Would be curious if/how it doesn't work for some folks.

Re: Framework Raises $18M Series A

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Post by imilk »

rpdillon wrote: post #112
vorpalhex wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How is pop on the framework? Any graphics woes?

Been using PopOS on my DIY version since last July. The battery life isn't what I hoped for (I haven't done exhaustive testing), but otherwise I've had a great experience. I might be doing something wrong, but using integer scaling at 2x results in a UI that's a bit too big for my tastes, but if I use 1x I feel it's too small, so fractional scaling seems to be necessary for me to get the right balance. It drives an e…

It's capable of driving 2 external monitors that are 1920x1080 or greater. I do it every day.
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