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Re: Framework Laptop 16

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Post by mintplant »

nrp wrote: post #4

I'm happy to answer questions around the new product.

In theory I'm the perfect audience for the Framework 16! The only thing holding me back is the lack of a 4K display. It's so good for dense text on the screen (e.g., code with lots of split buffers), I can't go back. Still waiting patiently for this to become an option.

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Post by nrp »

trostaft wrote: post #73

As an owner of the original FW16, I'm really happy with this update! I hope that there's some news on an external case for old mainboards.

We're currently working on a 3d-printable solution for the Framework Laptop 16 Mainboard.

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Post by Monotoko »

rsyring wrote: post #95
Monotoko wrote: post #81

I built my ideal laptop... 4TB storage, the 5070, all the mods I would need, and it comes to $4000+ :( My ASUS ROG Strix cost me $1500 back when the 3080's were new and has a 3080. Have prices risen that much?

Buy the core parts from Framework and then buy & install things like NVMe and memory yourself. Will save a considerable amount.

Aye that's not a bad plan, to be honest I think my Strix still has a few years left at least but we'll see.

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Post by Deuter8 »

gloxkiqcza wrote: post #92
Deuter8 wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I literally just want a touchpad with buttons. These new 'clickpads' are the bane of my existence. They are so much slower, and certain workflows are impossible. I must use an external mouse now with modern laptops. Why can no laptop manufacturer even make this an option ?

Can’t you map a keyboard button as a mouse click? I agree it’s not the best workaround but it should be a functional one, right?

My current plan is to retrofit buttons to my clickpad. Earlier this week I ordered a few different styles of touchpad buttons from AliExpress to test. I'll build a custom little USB HID device for it once I've picked my favourite one.

I don't think I can rely on laptop manufacturers to buck the clickpad trend any time soon, so I'll do it myself.

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Post by umbra07 »

Deuter8 wrote: post #74
miloignis wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Another consideration that has really come true for me is repairs - I accidentally spilled a bottle of gin over my framework and was able to only replace the main board for under half the cost of a brand new machine. I'm very happy with my framework!

We can admire Framework's commitment to repairable hardware without pretending that it's unique. I spilled my drink of choice on my Alienware X17 and was able to replace the keyboard for $100 from AliExpress armed only with a Phillips head.

That's close to double the repair cost. No warranty, since Aliexpress. Probably no options for non-US English keyboard replacements. And I would be very surprised if that keyboard replacement was still available for purchase on Aliexpress in 5 years.

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Post by jvanderbot »

bodge5000 wrote: post #82

I'm glad the AMD GPU option still exists, I don't have great experience with NVIDIA on Linux. The rest of the upgrades, like the new top cover and keyboard, are very welcome

It'd be nice if I could upgrade my old Framework into this spec. Infinitely upgradeable is nice on a per product line basis. But new product lines still lead to obsolescence and in this case regret.

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Post by umbra07 »

dismalaf wrote: post #39

Very nice. Glad Framework finally updated the CPU/APU on this because I really want the Ryzen AI APU in a 16 inch form factor (I don't care about dedicated GPUs though).

My understanding was that there's not really anything you can do with the NPU yet?

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Post by aidenn0 »

rauli_ wrote: post #112
bodge5000 wrote: post #82

I'm glad the AMD GPU option still exists, I don't have great experience with NVIDIA on Linux. The rest of the upgrades, like the new top cover and keyboard, are very welcome

It's so weird to hear people who have problems with NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, because for me it's always been the opposite. I have had problems with AMD but never with NVIDIA.

When the AMD driver was named "radeon" nvidia was better, but since "amdgpu" came out things have flipped.
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