Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders open next week

25 points by hedgehog 3 months ago | 16 comments
  • hedgehog 3 months ago
    It's apparently targeting lower price and has flip around screen with touch/pen input.
    • 24t 3 months ago
      Looks like a cool product, and I'd be interested to see if it could work as a more capable replacement for my android tablet.

      That said, I'm crossing my fingers for an AMD offering in future. Battery life is a huge consideration in this form factor for me, and Intel tends to be underwhelming at best.

      • moondev 3 months ago
        It's a bummer they discontinued the framework Chromebook, and there is no ChromeOS version of this. Seems like it would be an awesome fit.

        It's really cool being able to run android apps on the Chromebook. ChromeOS is really interesting these days, I like "floating" the bambu 3d printing app to easily monitor a print. It's also nice for using the Google photos Android app which exposes additional options that the web version doesn't have. 64G RAM makes ChromeOS really powerful being able to run multiple android apps, crostini, and kvm virtual machines all at the same time.

        • inhumantsar 3 months ago
          I bought a Surface Pro for that reason and liked it, until the usbc ports started overvolting and frying everything they touched. currently on a 13" ASUS ProArt flip-over 2-in-1 with pen support like this. overall I love it. I probably would have waited for the framework if I had known it was coming. if your primary use case for the tablet is reading and media, it'll probably be a good fit.

          that said, I'll probably never buy a 2-in-1 like this again. my primary use case for the surface was diagramming, note taking, and brainstorming. I used the pen and kick stand all the time. if I needed the keyboard I could pull it out and clip it on, tho after a while I rarely felt the need to bring it with me. by contrast the asus's flip-over mechanism feels too unwieldy and cumbersome. it can't be used at a kickstand type angle since the hinge isn't stuff enough to hold it up while writing on it. it's well-built, just the wrong use case.

          • moondev 3 months ago
            It's a bummer they discontinued the framework Chromebook, and there is no ChromeOS version of this. Seems like it would be an awesome fit.

            It's really cool being able to run android apps on the Chromebook. ChromeOS is really interesting these days, I like "floating" the bambu 3d printing app to easily monitor a print. It's also nice for using the Google photos Android app which exposes additional options that the web version doesn't have. 64G RAM makes ChromeOS really powerful being able to run multiple android apps, crostini, and kvm virtual machines all at the same time.

            • subscribed 3 months ago
              Framework Laptop 14 with Ryzen 7040 is available right now.
            • tony-allan 3 months ago
              Can't wait to see the detailed specs and pricing. I am looking for a small and light upgradable device to use as a laptop instead of an iPad/tablet that I can chuck into my bag.
              • m463 3 months ago
                I thought their laptops were going to get modular graphics (amd or nvidia) graphics. Is there a schedule for that?
                • vanattab 3 months ago
                  The Framework 16 does have modular gpu. But as far as I know there is only one gpu available.
                  • jocaal 3 months ago
                    Making the framework 16 a gaming machine and going on about a modular gpu was a large miss in my opinion. That laptop should have been like the Asus Zephyrus g16 but without a gpu. If they released a refresh now, it should have the strix halo flagship and a different design. I wonder if the sales numbers agree with me.
                • codedokode 3 months ago
                  12 inches is almost a tablet. I assume one also has to buy and carry an external monitor?

                  Sadly manufacturers decided that everything larger than 15 inches is "professional" and charge ridiculous prices for such laptops.

                  • hnuser123456 3 months ago
                    12-13" is the convertible/2-in-1 touchscreen laptop/tablet segment
                    • someothherguyy 3 months ago
                      netbooks were pretty popular for a while. they had like 5"-12" screens. i used to code on one for fun.
                      • kps 3 months ago
                        I want a *nix laptop around 6″–7″, with a modem and GPS.
                    • someothherguyy 3 months ago
                      if only they designed the 13 with exhaust and intake like the 12. thing melts in your lap.
                      • ElijahLynn 3 months ago
                        * touchscreen * convertible tablet mode * convertible tent mode * stylus (color matching)
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