Framework announced the "Framework 13 Pro" new mainboard will still fit in all existing 13" framework laptops.

4 months ago by James R Kirk to c/framework

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Breezy 11 points 4 months ago

I'm conflicted, I've recently upgraded to the AMD mainboard in my Framework 13 (luckily right before ramageddon), but the new case, battery, screen, and input upgrades are super compelling. Having to get the new Intel mainboard with the LPCAMM2 memory and new frame to see the battery improvements is why I'm hesitating to pre-order. I don't know, maybe I'll wait for some benchmarks/reviews until I jump the gun. But I watched the livestream and I really applaud Framework for their company ethos and commitment to open hardware. I'm definitely picking up their keyboard/touchpad combo when that's up for pre-order.

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hereiamagain 3 points 4 months ago

Yeah I love my AMD FW 13 too. I'm not gonna upgrade right away, personally. Very compelling, but so is my current hardware. I'm probably gonna hang tight for awhile.

Maybe upgrade the touchpad if the price is right. The touchscreen is something I wished it had last year when I bought in, but unless mine breaks I can't justify the cost.

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Breezy 2 points 4 months ago

Yeah, that seems like a reasonable take. At the end of the day we really don't need these upgrades, they're just nice. Especially since it appears I was unaware of their questionable sponsorship recipients, so if anything more incentive for me to hold off on buying anything for a bit before I can dig into it.

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ozymandias117 10 points 4 months ago

The new battery needing a new case and input module is unfortunate. Waiting to see the price; I'd love a bigger battery

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Kirk 7 points 4 months ago

I'll never say no to a bigger battery, but I have been very impressed with the lifespan of the current one. Since I got mine about a year and a half ago, I set it to stop charging at 80% and I can't recall a single time I've ever had a battery crisis.

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fox2263 9 points 4 months ago

I think stories blown out of proportion.

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