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Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
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Re: Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
#162Framework founder here. Happy to answer any questions anyone has on the product!
That resolution is so close to 2X! Why not just a little bit denser so that desktops can integer scale instead of 1.8x?
EDIT: Just did the math and your screen is 200dpi... which is very close to the 220 or so I'm used to on high-dpi, 13" screens. Maybe close enough that it won't matter?
Re: Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
#163Wish there was a ATX-like standard for laptops. It wouldn't work for 13-inch laptops with super-tight internals, but for gaming laptops and mobile workstations it'd be awesome. Imagine your laptop is getting a bit old, so you swap out motherboard, CPU and RAM. That's the kind of laptop I want.
Many popular 'standards' needed someone like an Intel or an IBM to push it into the mainstream by adopting it and making it very popular. For design standards on the physical layout of components, individual component manufacturers stand to benefit the most because they can sell upgrades. The system integrator (HP/Dell/Etc) is unlikely to push for them as they want to just sell you a brand new device.
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#164Earlier quoted context omitted.
Maybe more feedback than questions, although if there are roadmap items that would address these it'd be good to know! I'm really excited about this — besides repairability, I think the USB-C expansion cards are great, and a really neat solution to a tricky problem. I love the idea of never having to carry a USB-C dongle ever again, particularly when travelling. The blocker that is stopping me ordering this today (be…
The display is fine, 4k / retina is not practical in any way, it's just marketing.
It matters because you want to scale in integer amounts. So 110 dpi is fine. 220 too. Even 330. So it's not just higher number better, but the right number better.
Re: Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
#165Earlier quoted context omitted.
Preloading a Linux distro is something we may do in the future. We've made the DIY Edition super easy to set up though for folks who don't want Windows in the meantime.
preinstalled linux is a hard requirement for many users, even if they want to reinstall it themselves. It gives an assurance that CPU throttling, suspension, hibernation, will work correctly. Otherwise it feels like a lottery. Of course a linux install is easy and will always work; but will it work correctly ? If you offer preinstalled linuxes we can be sure it does.
> It gives an assurance that CPU throttling, suspension, hibernation, will work correctly.
For what it's worth, I had two XPS 13s in a row and the one that came with Ubuntu pre-installed had _way_ worse hardware compatibility problems.
Re: Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
#166Framework founder here. Happy to answer any questions anyone has on the product!
Hi! I've got two questions about input: 1. Will there be an ISO option for the keyboard layout? (To support non-US layouts, and for those who aren't familiar, just changing the key mapping isn't sufficient, ISO has an extra key and a different shape on the enter key) 2. Any plans to support Sensel touchpads? The tech is really amazing (I've heard the latest described as better than a macbook)
Yes, we have some photos on the website currently showing ANSI and ISO keyboard geometry. As we continue to add more keyboard languages, there will be both ANSI and ISO ones depending on the language (and JIS for Japan).
The touchpad is replaceable, though we don't currently have plans for alternate types.
Re: Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
#167Earlier quoted context omitted.
Do you plan to sell the prebuilt systems with linux preinstalled (or with no OS)? I have no desire for my money to go to Microsoft, and no desire for Windows, but the prebuilt model is intriguing to me.
Preloading a Linux distro is something we may do in the future. We've made the DIY Edition super easy to set up though for folks who don't want Windows in the meantime.
I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I could get a guarantee that it would work well with Linux. Having Linux pre-installed is one way to signal confidence that it works well with Linux.
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#168I hope the hinges are of good quality and can be easily replaced, my two last had massive hinge issues, and replacing them is no easy task.
We test to 20,000 hinge cycles, and we also made them easy to replace.
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#169I want to see the charger plug and the socket. these are the first cause of death for laptops.
The Framework Laptop can charge through any of the four Expansion Card bays using a USB-C Expansion Card. This means that the charging port is replaceable. The power adapter also has separable AC and USB-C cables that can be individually replaced if ever needed.
Re: Framework Laptop pre-orders are open, starting at $999
#170US only. I am a sad panda...
We're adding Canada in the next few weeks and additional countries before the end of the year.