I mean personally I am on the verge of getting one, but the Price is really making me reconsider... Also I think it's on Q1 of 2024 right now, which is kind of a long wait for a laptop. I think Dave is right though if the Framework would be a bit less pricey it would be a consideration for way more people. I just hope Framework continues to grow so the Laptops get a bit cheaper :)
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Imo part of the reason why the cost is high is that the device starts with the 8 core option by default. They didnt start the device with a base proce using the 7640HS (similar to how the Framework 13 starts with a 7460U)
On the 13, the first upgrade is a 320$ upgrade. I wouldnt be suprised if there would have been a lot of users who wouldn't mind the r5 option to save at least 300$.
Yeah I think you summoned it up perfectly. Especially since for a lot of Games CPU isn't that important. And people that do video editing might not need a GPU in a Laptop.
It is cheaper if you diy some components which he did not do.
Meh, still more affordable than apple
I have to push back on his "13-inch is a productivity device & 16-inch is a performance device." IMO, the difference in CPU sku's between the two models looks pretty negligible, I don't think you're gonna see a big difference aside from benchmarks. Also, you're not required to purchase a discreet GPU with the 16"; I didn't, I don't need one for my use-case. When I purchase a laptop, the size I buy isn't directly determined by its intended use, that's a different decision tree.
He also neglected to include certain market factors when talking about price. Sure, when doing a simple specs -> price comparison against the manufacturers he mentioned, the Framework appears over-priced. However, Framework can't operate at the same scale. Using sellers like System76, Tux Computers, and Entroware (who operate at a more similar scale), the price difference is lessened. You're also paying for the engineering to design & implement a wholly different laptop assembly.