Framework announces AMD, new Intel gen, 16“ laptop and more

Post by uni_rule » Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 6:58 PM UTC

foxandmouse wrote: post #155

Is there any way I can interact with a framework laptop before buying it? I've always loved laptop hardware, something about having all the power of a computer to go seems so freeing to me. forever I've been searching for the 'perfect machine' (granted perfect is relative to the time). ThinkPads were my favourite when IBM owned the brand, and since apple switched to intel nothing came close to the complete package of…

Post by adgjlsfhk1 » Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 6:59 PM UTC

agloe_dreams wrote: post #131

ncallaway wrote: post #110

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How many things have they created standards for that already have open standards in common use in the laptop space? If we’re going from 2 open standards to 3 that seems unnecessary. If we’re going from 0 open standards to 1 that seems like a huge step forward.

MXM is an 'open-ish' standard that others build for. My real weird view is that they have really went a different direction and their GPU upgrade has a whole rear deck you install and all that rather than building it into the product. That deck will only ever work with the Framework 16. Like, this isn't a standard at all, it's just open for Framework to gain from. It reminds me of Google's Project Ara but for the wro…

Post by tuukkah » Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 7:03 PM UTC

wmf wrote: post #156

tuukkah wrote: post #140

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> which GPU manufacturer they went with The beauty of this is they don't have to choose. The GPU can be anything that communicates over Thunderbolt and fits in the physical module specs.

anything that communicates over Thunderbolt and fits in the physical module specs In other words, only the GPU modules that Framework chooses to make.

Post by chromakode » Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 7:04 PM UTC

bnprks wrote: post #55

chromakode wrote: post #22

I love how this launch included new reuse paths for old components, including a new mainboard case [1] and battery / screen case designs. If Framework maintains mechanical compatibility between generations, things are going to get really interesting. [1] https://frame.work/products/cooler-master-mainboard-case

I'm also intrigued by the business opportunities of providing more ways for fans to spend money than just buying a new laptop every 4 years. If I can upgrade to a new mainboard and turn my old one into a functional desktop, I'm much more likely to add in a $500 mainboard upgrade at the 2 year mark.

Post by noveltyaccount » Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 7:05 PM UTC

dmayle wrote: post #5

When the Framework came out, I was excited, but not in the market for a laptop. I've been waiting for the chance to buy one, especially as they announced more and more things that I'm interested in. Now that I'm finally in the market, I was waiting eagerly for this new announcement. The only question I'm left with now, which Framework to get? Do I pre-order the AMD 7040, or do I wait for the new 16 so that I can get…