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Framework announced the Framework 13 Pro with full Linux compatibility from the Start (frame.work)
submitted 21 hours ago by sakphul@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Framework announced the Framework 13 Pro including full Linux support right from the beginning.

Some quick information about the Device:

  • will use Intel Core Ultra 300 (Panther-Lake)
  • updated Battery Design with (up to) 20h Battery life
  • custom designed Display Panel with Touch support (keeping the 3:2 aspect ratio)
  • LPCAMM2 for upgradable/replacable RAM without compromising on Speed/Low Power of LPDDR5X
  • milled Aluminium Unibody chassis
  • Full Linux support right from the start (including Firmware update via LVFS, Fingerprint Reader, etc.)
  • Haptic Touchpad
  • and all the repairability features Framework is known for

You can watch their YouTube Video for a quick summary:

I was looking for a new laptop to replace my old Lenovo Yoga 370 and initially disregarded the Framework 13 because of some downsides (low Battery Life, bad Camera, etc.) and was looking to go with one of the following devices:

  • HP Elitebook X g1a
  • the new Dell XPS 14
  • Asus Expertbook PM5 G2

or also a MacBook pro. I am using Linux since more then 10 years and never touched MacOS at all. So I was not sure if MacOS would work for me. But this announcement made it easy: It will be a Framework 13 Pro with Intel X7 358H!

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[–] Axolotl_cpp@feddit.it 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Why would you want it

[–] doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

To run windows

[–] iopq@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Can't you just like not verify Windows and just use it anyway

[–] doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 hour ago

For a subset of features and versions often for a limited time, yes. For now.

[–] Axolotl_cpp@feddit.it 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

If you can build a laptop with the DIY kit, you can also install Windows and use massgrave or get a key on those sites with cheap keys

[–] doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 hours ago

That is true, however for people who do not want to use massgrave or a company that needs to be careful about licensing and compliance, a windows key is a good option.