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What do you think of framework and their methods? (frame.work)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] synapse1278 74 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I bought a 1st gen Framework, making the bet they will still be around and have sell upgrades for my laptop 5+years from now when I need an upgrade. So far they are delivering on their promises and the price remains acceptable (even if high than the competition).

  • very satisfied about linux support
  • very satisfied about reperability, customizability
  • very satisfied with overall spec. and design
  • not so satisfied by battery management and autonomy
[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago

even if high than the competition

it's not even higher in some cases.

Was looking for a new work laptop a year or so ago, and compared a thinkpad with framework. Same exact hardware inside, and the price difference was 50ct. With the thinnkpad having poorer upgradability, soldered on ram and (imo) worse build quality.

It was the perfect way to test out a framework, and now I own one for personal use as well

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
  • not so satisfied by battery management and autonomy

What do you mean with autonomy?

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Probably not native. In Italian we also say "autonomia" to indicate battery life or distance you can still cover with the fuel in your tank.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Ah that makes sense, thanks

[–] synapse1278 8 points 1 year ago

Yes this is what I mean. I though this was also use in english. Basically, how long you last with 1 charge.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Hopefully battery life will get much better with the next gen Intel CPUs (14th gen and later). Of course that means nothing for people who already have the current gen.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I mean, with Framework laptops, it does mean something since upgrading to a new cpu doesn't involve buying a whole new laptop.

[–] synapse1278 2 points 1 year ago

They already fixed some HW issue related to that in the 2nd gen (intel 12th gen).