This is quite an impressive launch from Framework. Even with the high RAM and storage prices, it is still cost competitive with an equivalent MacBook Pro (my yardstick for mid-high end laptops), but with a fully open design you can run Linux on without any virtual machines, and with (claimed) nearly equal battery life. I am somewhat disappointed though by that display, in my opinion touch is not as worthwhile compared to a display with local dimming (OLED/Mini LED).
this post was submitted on 21 Apr 2026
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good battery life is nice, but does Linux's bibernation or suspend work reliably on this? Asking because coming from Lenovo, the power performance is not a problem but it is the power management. Unless I am on a Window version specifically for that Lenovo laptop or I am on a Mac, there is always that 10% chance the laptop will fail to suspend properly.
this looks cool, but i have a note for those willing to stop using their working but more proprietary devices to get this instead.
while this is more repairable and upgradable than most currently popular laptops, you shouldn't upgrade if you don't need to. if your device works, and you can live with the missed performance and other features, don't condemn it to the e-waste bin, where it will most likely not be efficiently disposed of nor recycled, and add to the at least 62 million tonnes of yearly e-waste that is also processed by socially vulnerable people (including children) in economically disadvantaged nations.
if you don't have to waste it, don't. reduce.
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
And in that order
Ofc if you want to throw away your old laptop you should give it to me instead :3
Unironicaly though there should be a mass program where old PC parts and tech are donated from people who don't want it to people who do (for example an old laptop that a retro collector might want or a broken laptop someone else might be willing to fix)
They could put it on eBay. Win-win?
Or donate to NetBSD foundation. NetBSD tends to keep old hardware alive.
giving it to someone else is good too
Yep, instead upgrade when you feel to and keep the old parts as replacement in case something break, repurpose it or give it to someone that will use it;
I've seen people using old framework parts for home servers too
A lot of people use old laptop's, in part or whole, as home servers. Really not something framework invented.
Agreed. Don't spend money you don't have to just to fit in with losers on the internet.
Did they say what the full chassis upgrade kit will cost? There is no price in their shop, only a selection for the keyboard language with a price beside it but I doubt that the full chassis kit only costs 200€.
this is the price only for the input/top cover: https://frame.work/de/de/products/laptop13pro-input-cover-kit?v=FRANKK00A7 If you want to also upgrade the Back Cover you will need an additional Kit: https://frame.work/de/de/products/laptop13pro-bottom-cover-kit?v=FRANKN000H
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