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

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Post by bigredhdl »

o8o8o8o wrote: post #34
Entinel wrote: post #30

I'm excited for all of the announcements but they really need to hire a production company for these events in the future. Is there an upgrade path from the current Framework to the 16 inch chassis or will you have to buy an entirely new laptop?

There is something charming about the amateurish feel of their livestream, like the money I've given them is going to real people doing real work and not into a bloated marketing budget.

Not just charming, but also makes me feel like they value my money and want to make sure it goes toward the mission. It's easy to say "hire a production company", but personally, I can put up with a clunky PR event if they use the savings to keep pushing the mission forward.

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

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Post by brucethemoose2 »

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…

The AMD 7040 series is gonna be amazing. They even have an NPU which (theoretically) should run models reasonably well without a dGPU, M1 style... but we will see how that shapes up.

The 16" will provably perform better though, if you can wait.

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

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Post by O_H_E »

uxcolumbo wrote: post #35

Seems to be down or slow. Do we have an option to add a keyboard with a Trackpoint?

Yeah website is down. He never mentioned a trackpoint unfortunately.

But I guess theoretically someone could design one (╯°□°）╯ ┻┻ they are releasing hardware and software interface docs on github.

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

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Post by bigredhdl »

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

Came here to say the same thing. Having my old laptop board be a NUC for another screen somewhere seems like a good idea.

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

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Post by bnprks »

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.

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

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Post by kouteiheika »

aestetix wrote: post #4
pimterry wrote: post #3

Website has immediately collapsed, but the full announcement video is on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccpsyRipHlk

They even said they had beefed up their servers to meet demand. I guess they need to add even more servers.

I wonder what exact tech stack are they using for the website? It genuinely seems to me that this kind of a website should be able to handle this level of traffic on a single $10/month VPS, nevermind require multiple servers. But I'm probably just out of touch with how modern webdev is done.

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

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Post by brucethemoose2 »

KRAKRISMOTT wrote: post #12

How does it compare to the Starfighter? https://us.starlabs.systems/pages/starfighter

The starfighter is a platform generation behind, and very expensive. $1600 would buy you a (same generation) Asus G15 with a huge dGPU and good linux support.

TBH I am kind of shocked Framework picked up the AMD 7040 series so quickly. Usually small manufacturers are stuck with older gens.

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

#58

Post by whitehexagon »

KeepingItToasty wrote: post #18

Quick summary for those couldn't watch the livestream/load the website. - New Framework laptops are available using Intel 13th Gen and AMD 7040 series. - New 61Wh battery, new matte display option & a Cooler Master mainboard case for $39. - New 16 inch Framework laptop. Allows you to have a number pad or not, up to you and customizable. If I understood the livestream correctly, there are upgradable dedicated GPUs tha…

Matte display yay! I missed that a lot on the MBP. Seems like they still want to bundle a windows license, I never understand this, do MS pay OEMs to do this?

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

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Post by nwah1 »

whitehexagon wrote: post #58
KeepingItToasty wrote: post #18

Quick summary for those couldn't watch the livestream/load the website. - New Framework laptops are available using Intel 13th Gen and AMD 7040 series. - New 61Wh battery, new matte display option & a Cooler Master mainboard case for $39. - New 16 inch Framework laptop. Allows you to have a number pad or not, up to you and customizable. If I understood the livestream correctly, there are upgradable dedicated GPUs tha…

Matte display yay! I missed that a lot on the MBP. Seems like they still want to bundle a windows license, I never understand this, do MS pay OEMs to do this?

More likely, the answer is that a lot of Windows users want a hassle-free experience. DIY edition of this would have no Windows tax, if you are a linux user.

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

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Post by grapesurgeon »

i really hope the battery is much better than the pathetic 3 hours i get from my current one. as im writing this, ive used my laptop for around 3 hours, 20 minutes was to run a kvm and the rest is just a browser, and im at 18% remaining.

i might have said before that i regret getting the framework, i might think about upgrading my mainboard and battery if it turns out to be working well. key word "maybe"...

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