Framework Laptop - We Need More Open Hardware Like This!

In this video I talk about the Framework laptop which might be one of the best options for a modern modular, easy to repair laptop, that also recently open sourced their embedded controller.

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[dogeftw]

As a proud owner of framework, Fedora is the distro work out of box (fingerprint reader etc). The only thing I hope to have is an OLED screen option, and they can make more powerful one with dedicated GPU some point down the line.

[theycallme_nightmaster]

The problem with these products is always that:
- It doesn't sell enough =>
- The company goes under
- You can't get replacement parts because the company was the only one making them

It's only truly open if they open source the hardware so anyone can make parts and sell them.

[da_roachdogjr]

I hope they're very successful.
This looks like an amazing product.

[dcaptgarrett]

I sold laptops at Micro Center for years and I agree about the Thinkpads. In fact the business grade laptops from most brands are very solid. The HP Elitebook, Dell Latitude's, Lenovo Thinkpads, etc.

[Maros]

Okay, an option to buy a brand new laptop without windows OS, ram, storage and wifi card because I already have all of this is amazing. This should be and option everywhere, it would greatly reduce e-waste production and save money

[xswishh]

lets go finally an open source company that's actually got a decent grounding in the industry

[infinidoge]

Another proud owner of a Framework laptop. Running Linux on it naturally, with NixOS as my distro of choice. That aside, the Framework hardware is a serious piece of kit. The fact that the motherboard can be *taken out* and it runs just fine is far and beyond what most laptops can claim today. I can also easily admit that the ability to swap out the M.2 drive has been a life saver for when the operating system messes up. I am fully satisfied with my purchase, and the ability to repair and upgrade the laptop throughout the future is a great prospect.

[seanwieland]

Would love to see a follow-up video on this with those Chinese manufacturers designing and producing upgraded motherboards for those classic Thinkpads.

[KingKrouch]

What's great from what I hear is that eGPUs apparently just work with the Framework laptop over it's USB C port, even if it's not exactly Thunderbolt "certified".

Which means, even if there's a cost in terms of Thunderbolt inherently being bandwidth limited, you could absolutely use it for gaming or 3D heavy applications (like offline rendering in Blender/Maya, CAD, or Archvis).

[panqueque]

"BuT tHaT's ThE dIrEcTiOn ThE iNdUsTrY iS gOiNg"
THIS is the direction the industry should be going

[buzz.lightsnack.-]

In my opinion, it's a little expensive (at least in my local currency), but it definitely seems worth it. Indeed looking forward to see more machines like these in the future.

[untitledphysicist]

Another thing is that they are supporting the creation of 3rd party expansion modules so we could end up seeing new expansion cards for more niche use cases

[jrr]

I bought one for myself for Christmas. I run windows on it since I need that for work, but I love it. Happy to be supporting a company that cares about repairability.

[vonkruel]

I got the DIY edition with the i5 processor. I installed 32GB (2 x 16) and a 1TB m.2 (PCI-E 3.0 b/c it's fine). Unfortunately I received a defective mainboard, and also had to DIY a board swap. When I contacted their support about my graphics issue, I actually dealt with Raj Patel himself (CEO & cool guy). I'm really hoping Framework will be a success, and I feel like they're doing everything so well that if they can't make this work, I don't know who could. I was able to buy the laptop in exactly the format I wanted (no OS, no memory, no storage), and when I did have a problem the company gave excellent support. I don't know when I'll be in the market for another laptop, but I recommend Framework to anybody who will listen. 🍻👍

[alexs]

Well, that's an absolute dream. Great to hear that they're going to Open Source the firmware. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those myself in the future.

[ChimeraX]

Old laptops are very upgradable depending on the brand and model. Some thinkpads and dell have a dock for adding ports although some laptops doesnt have that, some models have a replacable battery or upgradable CPU some even have upgradable GPU. Really miss those old days, now everything is e-waste...

[Assault_Butter_Knife]

This is just beautiful. Unfortunately I already purchased a new laptop a couple of years ago, but should I need one I will definitely check what framework has in store. Really hope this company thrives for many years, because the unfortunate reality of projects like these is that very often they either end up bankrupt or deviating from their initial goal. I guess running a business focused on user freedom just is not as profitable as one would like

[zdeathy]

I’m an owner of a framework laptop myself and have been for a month, it’s absolutely AMAZING how simple and customizable this thing is. Yeah it’s a high price at first purchase but the self repair and ease is astonishing

[Shawn_the_Protogen]

I emailed these guys and asked "are you gonna come out with a rugged model like the ToughBook?" Their answer gave me hope. Simply "right now we are a bit too small to be thinking of that, however it is going on the whiteboard of ideas because we see potential in that market sector." As an auto mechanic, needing a laptop is sometimes necessary. If they made a rugged model, they could easily sell to police, ems, medical, construction and possibly military. I tell everyone who asks for ideas on a new laptop, "check out Framework." I don't have one currently since I have a very powerful gaming PC and the job provides laptops to use on cars, but if I started more tuning on my own car, I would love to have a laptop that was easy to repair.

[Argonisgema]

I have a framework and its pretty great. just knowing that any piece that breaks i can just order it and fix myself really puts my mind at ease.
I just hope they make a ryzen version as right now they only use intel.