I hate framework because every laptop I’ve owned has been equally or more customizable and upgradable than a framework laptop. They’re great at marketing, but that’s about it.
I own a Framework laptop and had a dead pixel. I replaced it (within warranty) in about 15min. I could as well buy a new higher resolution display for that same laptop if I wanted to. This is new and is an improvement over my Thinkpad, where I could “only” upgrade/replace RAM, SSD and the battery.
Look at this guy who can upgrade his RAM and battery /j
No seriously, I fucking love my FW13 and I really hope nrp and FW clarify their stance on these projects. Even if they’re a tiny minority of the projects they support. Maybe it’s overblown, maybe it’s just “let’s give a laptop to the guy who makes my new fav distro”, but it’s bad due diligence.
I hate framework because every laptop I’ve owned has been equally or more customizable and upgradable than a framework laptop. They’re great at marketing, but that’s about it.
There’s no way that’s true.
I own a Framework laptop and had a dead pixel. I replaced it (within warranty) in about 15min. I could as well buy a new higher resolution display for that same laptop if I wanted to. This is new and is an improvement over my Thinkpad, where I could “only” upgrade/replace RAM, SSD and the battery.
Look at this guy who can upgrade his RAM and battery /j
No seriously, I fucking love my FW13 and I really hope nrp and FW clarify their stance on these projects. Even if they’re a tiny minority of the projects they support. Maybe it’s overblown, maybe it’s just “let’s give a laptop to the guy who makes my new fav distro”, but it’s bad due diligence.
You have laptops with upgradable GPUs? They came out with a GPU upgrade for my 16